Piano with Billy H.

I teach my students how to understand how music is put together so they can learn even more on their own. I read, write, and play all styles and I focus on teaching the student fundamentals that work in all styles of music ....AND I get them going on the style they are interested in - pop, rock, country, folk, etc. I have spent my entire life in the music industry and I can show you how to use what I teach to apply to the real world. I have also been a successful songwriter and I can work with students to learn about song structure and song writing. I am also good at preparing students for college music classes. *** Lesson Details *** I like to break it down into small steps and accomplish them, then move on to the next. Each person learns differently and I am good at connecting with how you learn - then we can use a book or CD or not according to your needs. I have several books to choose from as well as CDs and other tools. BUT .....some things are learned best through 1 on 1 instruction and explanation without a book. I like to see progress every week and I usually do. *** Studio Equipment *** recording studio w/ seating for parents *** Travel Equipment *** Student needs instrument only to start and discuss from there. I have many tuners, metronomes, props, books, etc *** Specialties *** I teach using modern popular songs as vehicles but back up examples with theory and some reading and ear training. I usually get quick results and my students can understand the music as well as play it.