I have never met a person who regretted taking piano lessons! Piano lessons are an excellent way to engage all parts of your brain while having fun. My lessons include: note reading, technique, music theory, ear training, and musicianship. Although I can teach a variety of genres, my specialty is in classical music.

Jazz, Rock, Blues, Funk, R&B, Pop, and etc. ¡Hablo Español! I Teach All Ages, at All Levels: Songwriting, Music Theory, Composition Lessons, Arranging for Horns and Voice and Strings, Soloing, Improvisation, Classical Technique, Jazz, Blues, Rock, Latin, Funk, Country, Folk, and much much more! I have been a pro musician all my adult life, teaching thousands of students over a span of more than three decades! I am a published contributor to the #1 best-selling Jazz Theory book "Jazzology" (published by Hal Leonard - the world's largest music publisher), in addition to having almost 20 books published on the subject of theory and technique! I also have many many professional recordings to my credit that you can listen to online anytime! I have authored the following piano and theory books (available on Amazon): "Piano Rootless Drop-Voicing 251s" by Jeff Brent - 2013 Major and minor 251 progressions with their altered dominants – all keys "Jazz Piano Notebook 4" by Jeff Brent - 2017 Detailed analyses of transcriptions of live Jazz Piano Performances "Jazz Piano Notebook 5: Blues Soloing" by Jeff Brent - 2017 Transcriptions and analysis of of Blues Piano Solos "MODALOGY - scales, modes & chords: the primordial building blocks of music" by Jeff Brent with Schell Barkley 2011 – Hal Leonard publisher Primarily a music theory reference, Modalogy presents a unique perspective on the origins, interlocking aspects, and usage of the most common scales and modes in occidental music. "UP IN 4THS" by Jeff Brent - 2020 Here the mystery of WHY "a root moving up a perfect 4th is the strongest motion in all music" is examined in meticulous detail. I use the Zoom app for live interactive lessons from the comfort of your home. You certainly have many options available regarding choosing an instructor, but I have to assume that you would like to hire the most qualified teacher to guide you on the journey through the wonderful world of music. Everyone moves further, much faster, and is more likely to stay engaged by learning from a master teacher with decades of real-world professional experience to share. I will give you what you need to know, in order to take you where you want to go!

As a classically-trained pop pianist of 21 years, I love teaching my students the language of music. Whether you want to learn basics, expand your classical technique, or learn how to play your favorite pop songs, I'm ready to take your self-expression to the next level! I can't wait to start this journey with you. In your first few lessons, you'll learn basic music theory as well as piano etiquette, and even a few songs! As we go on, we will also incorporate ear training and more complex pieces, selected based on your personal goals. I can't wait to start this journey with you!

On a day to day basis, Francesca finds herself playing piano the most often. With an original approach to learning to play the songs you love, she will have you playing your favorite songs day one.

Beginner I'm not currently taking beginner guitar students, but I highly recommend my studio partner Melissa: https://takelessons.com/profile/melissa-m62 Intermediate Learn about music theory regarding rhythm, harmony, and melody and how it applies to the piano. Learn how to talk about music and improve how you read sheet music and lead sheets. Advanced Learn about more advanced rhythmic feels. Understand modal concepts, and how to use them to improve how you currently play. Venture past diatonic playing into full comprehension of out chords and certain types of chromaticism.

Learn from a concert performing pianist, an international professor, and an expert in pedagogical expertise on subjects including effective practising, piano technique, repertoire, teaching the piano, sight-reading, healthy playing and more. Yekaterina was born and raised in Soviet Union, where she studied piano since she was 5 years old. She got her piano education in Soviet Union, where she won several competitions and received a Bachelors of Arts in Piano Performance. Later she advanced her education in the university of Cape Town, South Africa, under the guidance of a renown British pianist Graham Fitch. Additionally, Yekaterina holds a professional Child Psychology diploma. She is now a performing pianist, with regular concert appearances, and in her spare time she loves sharing her love for music by teaching piano performance, piano technique and practicing skills. She has an extensive international experience (over 20 years) teaching piano and music. She can conduct lessons in English, Russian or Spanish. _________________________________________ Special Offer! 15 minutes private lessons are offered to check hand position, wrist relaxation technique, and proper playing form. _________________________________________ Yekaterina offers weekly PIANO TECHNIQUE classes through LIVE STUDIO for Intermediate and Advanced students.

Piano Lessons From Beginner to Advanced - All Ages Well structured lesson plan covering all aspects of music, and specifically designed to help you reach your individual goals. Styles taught: Rock, funk, jazz, country, blues, fusion, folk, R&B, and classical.

In our lessons, beginning students will learn to read music, play their favorite pieces, how to do warm ups and learn basic skills. I use sheet music and introductory books in my classes and assign homework for their daily practice. After 3 months, each student will move to the next level and continue learning more advanced skills. More advanced students will learn how to understand and compose music, put expression into the pieces they play and improve their current skills.