Durham, PA Piano Lessons

Learn to read and improvise on the piano... piano or keyboard with weighted keys are required!

Piano is a wonderful instrument. I am glad you came to me for instruction and will do my best to get you playing in no time! My training is in classical. I went to Berklee College of Music and came back playing jazz. I perform in two bands currently.
I acknowledge how unique each student is and their differences in learning which is why I tailor lessons to meet their needs and in which they, you, may progress the best. I am not a fan of the cookie cutter methods for learning piano!

Regarding my methods of instructing piano students, I use the Middle
C method for players regardless of playing level. Those who are more
advanced use triads as well. My overall goal as a teacher is to work
with my students and give them the skills that are necessary to play
music that they enjoy. Instructional materials include either Faber,
Bastien, and/or Alfred Publications. A writing tablet compliments
presented lesson material too.
My instruction correlates with the age, the musical background, and
the public/private school music curriculum of the student. Each
lesson is a special musical vignette in the sense that it is a unique
learning time for the student. It is important for the student to be
motivated by the material that they are given and to have a full
understanding of the concept(s) that were taught in the lesson. Above
all other reasons, it is most important for the student to enjoy
their piano lessons and want to come back the next week. ...

I offer piano lessons to students of all ages at any skill level.

For beginning students, we focus on fundamental techniques, introductory concepts such as scales and triads, and learning to read music. Together, we'll map out a curriculum based on what you want to be able to do and what we need to focus on to get there. Again, beginners of any age are welcome. I've educated children as young as 3 years old and also taught a 65 year old student who was a total beginner.

Advanced areas of study include jazz and classical performance and improvisation in any style. Students can elect to include any amount of additional topics into their lesson curriculum, such as music theory, ear training, songwriting, etc.

I can start beginners and get them reading notes, with adults and more experienced musicians I teach theory and how to comp chords so you can learn to play songs you like hopefully sing them too!

All styles. Plues improvisation

Piano instruction for all ages and levels of playing. Teach all styles with an emphasis on either classical or jazz piano as well as piano accompaniment techniques and performance.

I teach beginners to intermediate. The goal is to teach them how to read music and rhythm and develop good piano technique. My background is mostly in the Classical genre, however the goal is to become accomplished so that you can play anything.

In my piano lessons, I focus on helping my students with piano technique and reading music. I make the student's interests and creativity a priority! Although I typically start students with the Alfred series, I am open to using other materials based on student preferences. In particular, I have extensive experience with classical music.
As a classical pianist myself, I have had 15 years of piano experience and multiple opportunities to play in solo and ensemble settings.

I have been playing piano for twenty years, and teaching students in China and the United States for the past seven. I believe that every piano student is unique, with a distinct personality, learning style, and range of interests and ambitions. No single teaching approach fits everyone. I draw on experience teaching courses in music theory and appreciation, studio workshops and public classes, and innovative world music programs.

My students learn to develop interpretations from new music. You will feel the story the notes are going to tell. You will become more open to new cultures as you learn to understand them through music. You will know what music to play or listen to when you are down, and you will know how to express your joy and happiness at the keyboard. You will learn to be patient, cultivating inner strength that will serve you a lifetime. And you will see how learning and performing further transform you and deepen your relationship with music and the world.