Gresham, OR Classical Piano Lessons

Nothing like opening up a book of music and playing a piece on the piano. We'll learn Mozart, Beethoven, Joplin and more!

I have been a professional piano player for many years and I tend to teach my students all techniques and methods to the fullest.
Piano needs to be taught with absolute perfection so that students fall in love with the music.

Experienced Piano teacher available for eager students of all experience levels and ages! I structure my lessons so students learn what they want to learn, while also building a strong foundation of musical skills. I am classically trained, have played in blues/rock bands, and have some jazz improv experience. I like to use the Faber method books, since they include many fun teacher/student duets. I enjoy helping people to find the fun in playing piano!

As a classical piano student you will learn music theory, sight reading, and various classical styles of piano technique.

Learn to play Beethoven, Chopin, Mozart, and more!

Piano lessons are a joy to teach! Let me inspire you. Within the first few lessons, you'll know terminology and piano basics such as rhythm and body placement, and as time goes on you'll be able to play classics, standards and more. I typically use method books combined with traditional repertoire.

***My Equipment***

I own an extended upright Knabe on which I conduct lessons. Skype and computer hardware via tablet and laptop. Extensive music library of several hundred books and thousands of pieces or music. Printer/Scanner/Copier and high speed internet connectivity. Digital and traditional ticking metronomes. Flashcards and numerous other learning materials and aids.

Both online lessons and lessons at my location are conducted in my home living room with the piano lid open.

***At the lesson***

During the lesson, students will begin with a performance of the material they have completed throughout the week. Corrections may be made. Students may have to repeat ...

Studied with Julliard Pedagogue Grace Erickson. 35 years teaching, Emily’s former students include successful professional musicians: Symphonies - Church Organists – Music Educators. Steinway is the favorite piano Emily has performed on.

Whether you’re interested in classical compositions from J.S. Bach to Beethoven; contemporary music like that of Philip Glass or John Williams; or you want to write for ensembles, with piano as the focus, like Herbie Hancock and The Bad Plus; this package will show you how to get started, turning the music you hear in your head into music everyone can hear! Using time-honored, traditional composition techniques based on theory and practice, this lesson package will help you develop melodies, add harmony, and show you how to produce strong, satisfying arrangements. Applying know-how found in all styles of music, these lessons are applicable to all aspiring composer/pianists.