Washington Boro, PA Piano Lessons

I teach students to play all genres of music from beginning to advanced levels.

I can teach to play by reading sheet music and/or by ear (which means to play music without needing the sheet music in front of you)

All Levels are welcome

Students will experience learning music theory and reading music notation. For beginners, teacher will choose book based upon the student age and ability and parents will pay for the instructional book. For advanced students, if you have books already, we can work out of them or I can recommend an advanced book for you.

I've studied piano for over 18 years and harp for over 14 years. My pre-collegiate work consisted of five years of piano, music theory/history, and collaborative work at the Pennsylvania Academy of Music. I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Piano Performance with a Harp Minor from Houghton College, New York. At that time, I did accompanying and teaching while performing in symphonies. Following, I taught piano and harp to over 60 students, ages 4-65, in North Carolina at the Cary School of Music.

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!

My students will learn basic piano instruction, music theory, chords and scales, rymthem and dynamics, and to express themselves thru music of there choice. Mrs G's Piano students all earn points for there practice time, lessons, duets, recitals, memorization and use those points to compete against themselves and earn prizes. Two recitals are held a year to promote confidence and accountability. I prefer the Alfred series for teaching piano lessons on my digital piano because it is fun and easy to learn with quick results. All the student needs to do is practice.

Students will learn different musical notation, elements of music such as pitch and rhythm, simple meter and compound meter, Sharps; Flats; and Naturals, Major and Minor Keys/Scales, Intervals, Musical background, the Harmonic System. Students will also learn different songs and will be able to create own songs depending on lessons.

These lessons are designed to enhance a student's life through the study of music. Music is initially provided and I strive to have the student learning enjoyable music from the first few lessons. With an emphasis on reading music and ear training, through games, songs and instruments, students are encouraged to develop not only their own musical talent, but to discover the joy of music. Within the lessons, Music Mind Games are employed to enhance the student’s learning and enjoyment.

Motivation is crucial and excellence is preferred. That's why in the studio I'll mix up music fundamentals with songs each student enjoys to keep learning fun and motivation high.

In addition, beginner students will be taught note names, fundamental rhythms, and how to sight read. Students will then progress to classic piano literature, supplemented with scales, technique, and music theory. Favorite student songs ranging from hymns to pop and praise & worship can also be incorporated.

I look forward to seeing you succeed!

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. 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.

Typical lessons will include warm ups (scales, arpeggios, other techniques to warm up the fingers), working on repetoire (may include folk songs, broadway/disney, classical, 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.

** If students are online, they will need a way of setting up their webcam/phone in order for me to see their hands play.

Playing and teaching piano have always been my passion. I can talk all day long about music and piano and never get tired of it.

I have over 20 years of experience performing and teaching students (from beginners to college levels) and teachers. I have organized concerts, workshops, performance classes, and lots of fun music activities to engage students and the community. I believe music brings people together, no matter how much or how little you know about it. It's about enjoying, sharing and communicating.

Teaching has been a rewarding and meaningful career for me, witnessing young children and adults being inspired and encouraged by me and my team is really a wonderful feeling. I believe online training is a great platform for us to connect and teach and learn!

I now run an online music school with music teacher training and piano teacher training programs. I also consult and coach piano students of various levels (from beginner to advanced performers) and piano teachers on ...