I graduated from Christopher Newport with a Bachelors of Art in Music and a minor in psychology. I have been teaching for almost 15 years now. I have taught people/children with disabilities, all ages groups, and different culture backgrounds. One thing I've learned from all that time teaching, is that students will learn more and learn faster when they are having fun. Music is a skill you can carry with you for the rest of your life. It is a gift for both yourself and for others around you listening to you play. I do not have a 'one size fits all' approach. I teach what the student wants to learn and point out the basics and fundamentals along the way. I teach theory, comprehension, and understanding so that way you can become independent in your learning. I will give you the tools and methods you need to become the musician you want to become.
Teaches all skill levels
Teaching since 2009
Music
Teaches ages 6+
Speaks Spanish, English
Has background check
I graduated from Christopher Newport with a Bachelors of Art in Music and a minor in psychology. I have been teaching for almost 15 years now. I have taught people/children with disabilities, all ages groups, and different culture backgrounds. One thing I've learned from all that time teaching, is that students will learn more and learn faster when they are having fun. Music is a skill you can carry with you for the rest of your life. It is a gift for both yourself and for others around you listening to you play. I do not have a 'one size fits all' approach. I teach what the student wants to learn and point out the basics and fundamentals along the way. I teach theory, comprehension, and understanding so that way you can become independent in your learning. I will give you the tools and methods you need to become the musician you want to become.
Teaches all skill levels
Teaching since 2009
Music
Teaches ages 6+
Speaks Spanish, English
Has background check
We had a miscommunication about the dates and she dropped us. I was so confused. I still am. We were talking about the dates because she changes the dates often because of work. I thought I was being flexible and just by asking questions about the dates she said" I think its best you find a new instructor with your kids age, the pay cut (that I did not ask for) she said the site was over price and she changed the price for me, and the miscommunication. I think you should find a new teacher. It all came out at once. I did not know she had a problem with any of these things but instead of talking about them she just dropped us. Be upfront and know there are going to be miscommunication that is life. But as adults we should be able to talk about these things and keep moving.
Denise is a great instructor. She is teaching my 11 year old niece who is going into her 3 rd year of piano. My niece was loosing her enthusiasm for learning. Denise has brought that back. She is extremely knowledgeable in her craft. We are thankful we found her.
Absolutely stellar instructor. Her calm confidence, coupled with her willingness to adapt to her student's skill level has filled me with excitement for future lessons. Her crawl, walk, run approach to learning the instrument will likely pay dividends to not only inexperienced individuals, such as myself, but also for those who have a musical background and want to improve. Whole heartedly recommend her for anyone and any skill levels on piano.