Piano Lessons in Elizabethtown. Amazing Teachers.

I have been playing piano since I was 6 years old! I love to work with beginner students and give them the tools to be a great piano musician. It's also very energizing for me to work with intermediate students to hone your skills. I focus on proper technique, basic music theory, and a wide variety of repetoire, all while having fun together! I cant wait to help you learn to play.

I typically begin students with a traditional method book, and then move to more classical repetoire, supplementing with pieces or genres that the student has interest in!

Typical lessons will include warm ups (scales, arpeggios, other techniques to warm up the fingers), working on repetoire (may include folk songs, broadway/disney, pop, worship), music theory (note and rest values, key and time signatures, interval recognition, ear training, note recognition, etc.)

Materials that students will need are a piano/keyboard of their own, two lesson/recital books recommended by me, and a theory book.

I've been teaching Piano for 10 years now. Within the first few lessons, you'll be able to identify the notes of the piano and be able to play many easy songs. And as time goes on you'll be able to play more complex songs with both hands. I specialize in Classical, Church and Broadway, typically use Faber and Faber for kids and Alfred books for adults. I love working with students of all ages and experience levels and I can't wait to meet you!

I have been teaching this subject for over 16 years. The main curriculum for beginners is Alfred's Basic Piano Library. There are three beginner levels (beginner, late, adult) and one will be selected after the first meeting. For non-beginning students, the course of study will be developed based on past experience, current abilities, and goals. It is not necessary to know how to read music at the first lesson for beginners. However, learning to read is a part of subsequent lessons. Music is not learned "by ear." A certain amount of theory will be a part of every lesson just as technique and repertoire. Students should come to the first lesson prepared to discuss their background & goals and the plan of their course of study.

First, speaking from personal experience, it is imperative that every student finds the right piano teacher who recognizes the importance of establishing and developing the correct technical piano skills to lay the foundation for successful musicianship growth.
Second, at face value, piano playing – and music in general – enriches every student’s life culturally, spiritually, and emotionally. Beyond that, piano playing is an opportunity for students to express themselves creatively. They develop valuable life skills that extend beyond the music such as confidence, focus, responsibility, dedication, commitment, self-control, discipline, and fine motor skills.
Therefore, my goal is to inspire my students in leading by example; my passion for music fuels my teaching. I truly enjoy watching students witness and listen to their growth with time and dedicated efforts.
Accordingly, a commitment to consistency and passion inspires all that I do and I hope to pass this onto my piano students. ...

I am an experienced teacher of all ages and am very passionate about music and the arts. My teaching career began in 2007. My goal for each student is to ignite a lifelong appreciation, love, and understanding of music. I cater my teaching method to the individual student, seek to create meaningful experiences and work to make them feel happy and fulfilled.
My background in early childhood education coupled with my current work as an adult trainer for teachers and administrators has given me the experience to work effectively with all ages and abilities. I look forward to working with you while you achieve your musical goals!

I have been playing piano and guitar my whole life, and teaching professionally through private lessons and at a music school for over 10 years. I have experience teaching all ages, as young as 3 years old. With me, you will learn all of the skills, techniques, and theory required to become a great musician in any genre!