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Piano

🎵 About Me:

My musical journey began in church where I started playing guitar alongside other musicians. Over time, my love for music led me to pursue a Bachelor's degree in music from Lee University, which confirmed my passion for teaching. Today, I play keyboard at my church using Sunday Sounds which is a software that includes song patches, and templates designed to enhance the musical experience for keyboardists and worship musicians in church settings. 

🎼 My Teaching Philosophy:

Central to my approach is ear training, a skill I've honed through years of playing and teaching. I emphasize techniques such as chord identification alongside music theory and technical skills. This comprehensive approach not only equips students to play confidently in various settings but also fosters a deep appreciation for music that lasts a lifetime. My goal is to empower students to enjoy music fully, whether they aspire to perform professionally or simply for personal fulfillment.

In this class, we will review material from our previous lesson. We will cover naming the notes and playing melodic patterns. In group piano, students learn at their own pace together.

Review Melodic Patterns

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

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Good Conduct and U.S. Army National Defense Ribbon

Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM)

The course was designed to enhance skills in innovative teaching techniques, program administration, service learning and curriculum design.

Teaching Certificate

The Audio/Visual Multimedia Technician is responsible for providing superior media/audiovisual support during worship services. I have experience working alongside other media team members to ensure all equipment such as lighting, sound equipment, microphones, and radios are fully operational. I also have a working knowledge of Pro-Presenter and how to operate the sound board.

Audio/Visual Multi-Media Technician

I have been playing the piano for over 20 years. I currently play keyboard on the worship team at my church.

Keyboard Player

English

Welcome to my piano studio, where I'm not just your teacher but a guide on your musical journey, emphasizing a structured and detailed approach to learning.

🎹 Developing Your Ear for Music:

At the heart of my studio, I incorporate learning to play by ear as a vital part of musical growth. This approach fosters a deep connection with music, allowing you to grasp melodies, harmonies, and rhythms. While ear training is integral, I also ensure a balanced emphasis on traditional methods to enrich your musical understanding and expression.

🔧 Practical Skills and Techniques:

Beyond notes on a page, you'll master essential skills like lead-sheet reading, transposition, and improvisation. These techniques empower you to interpret music dynamically and respond creatively in various musical contexts.

🎶 Reading Music and Chords:

I provide comprehensive instruction in traditional music notation alongside chord-based playing, ensuring you have a versatile skill set. Whether you prefer following sheet music or exploring melodies through chord symbols, my approach supports your journey in playing by ear while maintaining a strong foundation in musical literacy.

🎉 Interactive and Engaging Lessons:

Experience interactive learning with SuperSonics Plus, a dynamic tool that complements my balanced approach. This platform enriches your understanding and tracks progress, while personalized feedback and supplementary materials further strengthen your skills.

🎨 Cultivating Artistic Expression:

I'm committed to nurturing your unique artistic voice. Through guided exploration and thoughtful exercises, I encourage you to develop your personal musical identity and interpretive style, fostering meaningful connections between your emotions and the music you play.

👥 A Supportive Learning Environment:

As a retired Army Veteran and current high school teacher, I bring discipline and precision to every lesson. My studio welcomes students of all backgrounds and skill levels, fostering a supportive atmosphere where each lesson is an opportunity for growth and discovery. Whether you're starting your musical journey or refining advanced techniques, you'll find encouragement and guidance here.

Join me on this musical journey, where learning to play by ear and a structured approach opens doors to discovering your full potential as a pianist!

Mr David is a great teacher and I would recommend him to anyone because he is so kind and passionate about his work he is also really patient with his students.

Amazing teacher!! For a person who is also a beginner, he is very passionate about the music he teaches and does not fail to help others who are also beginners in need. I totally recommend this to any who wants to learn about piano with him!

David Wettrich is an amazing instructor. He is patient and knowledgeable in all that he teaches. I would strongly recommend him to anyone regardless of their level or age.

David has been a great teacher! We have had multiple sessions now, and my son (age 9) is really enjoying learning piano. This was his first time learning, so we were nervous if he will enjoy learning piano, but David did an excellent job in guiding him through it. He is building up the level every week. We get notes & homework that he can follow through and practice during the week. He is always on time, keeps the session engaged. Highly recommend him!

covered a lot today, good first lesson. This is what I was looking for in lessons, theory, sight reading, learning scales and chords. Looking forward to next lesson.

Good first lesson, moved at my pace, given challenging assignment for next meeting. This session was well planned and methodical. Looking forward to next week.

Great session. very first piano lesson of my life. VERY comprehensive, so I'm not just learning to smash keys, I'm also learning WHY I'm smashing those keys.

I found David to be a patient and knowledgeable piano instructor.  As an adult learner I needed someone who understood my specific learning needs and learning style.  I was relatively new to online classes but David is quite good at it and I felt quite comfortable

David is a knowledgeable, prepared, timely and tech-savvy instructor.  He uses a split screen on the video calls so that you can see his hand placement while conversing with him at the same time.  I found this most helpful as a "true beginner" because I frequently needed to refer to his hand placement.

I was also fortunate that the time for our classes worked well for me, even though I am learning from overseas.

I look forward to continued lessons.

Personable, patient, good explanations of what  he asked me  to do.  Readily picked up when I wasn't getting it and explained another way until I did.  I am an adult learner with Parkinson's and his teaching style meshed  with my limitations perfectly.  I took to internet learning  easily so it  was a "win" for me.

I have played woodwinds for years, and plucked away at piano a little here and there. So, my education is pretty much a mishmosh. David was excellent at meeting me where I am in my education and planning out how to close the gaps in what I know as I progress forward. I've only had one lesson and learned quite a lot!  Very much looking forward to continuing with David.

Very patient and flexible. My son is learning a lot

Best personal teacher I've had so far. I haven't had different piano teachers, but I've had plenty of other types of tutors and this one is the best personality and teaches me the quickest vs others

Went over basics I knew with the first lesson, but now that he has, the basics I knew are now better instilled. I can look at any note and within a second find out which letter and octave it corresponds to on both piano and sheet music. After that he got me to use my hands faster and more accurately by practicing scales. As if his teaching methods weren't good enough, he also has a really flexible schedule. If you are unable to make a lesson, just give a 24 hour notice and he can shift the lessons down a week. The only nuance that I've experienced is that he asks me a few times to change my schedule. I can't complain, since it was a choice though, one that he asks if its ok and then goes forth with it. Much better than tutors for academic subjects I've had, and much better than my Guitar teacher in public school. 3 years of guitar case two weeks with piano, and I feel much comfortable on piano than on guitar already!

Learn to play Innocence by Friedrich Bergmuller. This is an early Intermediate piece. I teach this song to my late beginners as well. Bergmuller was a German pianist and composer from the early 1800's. This song is in the key of F major. It has chords in the base and 16th and 8th notes in the Treble Clef. 

Learn to Play Innocence by Friedrich Bergmuller

Learn how to play Arabesque by Friedrich Bergmuller. This is an early intermediate piece. I have taught this piece to late beginners as well. Bergmuller was a German pianist and composer from the early 1800's. In this piece you will play chord inversions in the base and 16th note rhythm patterns in the Treble Clef. 

Learn to Play Arabesque by Friedrich Bergmuller

Yellow Bird Piano Adventures 3A

Morning was written for Act IV of the play Peer Gynt by Henrik Ibsen.

Morning by Edvard Grieg - Piano Adventures Book 3A Part 2

Edvard Grieg wrote the music for theatre play Peer Gynt by Henrik Ibsen. Morning was written for Act IV of the play.

Morning -  Piano Adventures Book 3A (Part 1)

This is a blues piece. As a musical genre, blues music began in the southern United States in the 1870's. Level: Late Elementary.

Blue Blues 

Understanding the meaning of dots in rhythm
Exam a pyramid rhythm
Clap to dotted quarter notes
Recognize dotted notes
Listen to some chord progressions of dotted rhythms

Exploring the Dotted Rhythm

This piece explores the interval of a 7th. Listen to the haunting sound it creates.

Level: Mid Elementary

Ever Distant

This lesson is about building a major scale. Students begin with C and learn to build using the tone and half-tone pattern. Then with a gradual release of responsibility, students build their own scales using the pattern and begin on D and G. Students can go beyond the lesson by learning the minor scale pattern and trying to build harmonic minor scales from a starting note.

💡 In Addition: You will see some examples of playing scales in Parallel and Contrary motion. A demonstration of an Arpeggio and Broken Chords. How to form chords and play along with a music video.

💡 Required Prior Knowledge and Skills:

Basic signs and symbols
Experience playing their instrument
Knowledge of how to read notes
Know where middle C is on the piano

Building Major Scales and Beyond

In this lesson you will explore how to play melodic intervals. We will look at the different ways to play chord inversions while at the same time keeping the melody on the top note. More practice with the 3 inversions of C, F, G and Am triads. The four most common chords in the key of C. Choosing inversions that communicate the melody to the listener. C and G major scale practice.

Review Melodic Patterns - Piano Class

About David W.

David's Piano videos

Learn to Play Innocence by Friedrich Bergmuller

Learn to Play Arabesque by Friedrich Bergmuller

Yellow Bird Piano Adventures 3A

Morning by Edvard Grieg - Piano Adventures Book 3A Part 2

Morning - Piano Adventures Book 3A (Part 1)

Blue Blues

Exploring the Dotted Rhythm

Ever Distant

Building Major Scales and Beyond

Learning to play Melodic Intervals

Learn to Play - Whirliglig

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