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Classical Piano with Heather D.

Apache Junction, Arizona

4.9
(29)
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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2012
Masters in Theological Studies
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Classical Piano Lessons Tailored to Your Personal Interests - Emphasis on Learning Classical Pieces

Heather has been teaching piano since 2012 and is currently available to teach in-home and online lessons. Heather’s main focus is classical piano, but she has also helped students learn how to compose and play by ear. Her students have won college scholarships and participated in the National Auditions hosted by the American College of Musicians, National Guild of Piano Teachers (NGPT). Heather teaches beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. She loves learning about the individualities of each of her students and tailoring lessons to them.

Instructor details

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Student's Home
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaches Online

Teaching Hours

Wednesday
8 AM-1 PM
4:30 PM-7 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$60
45 minutes
$90
60 minutes
$120
90 minutes
$180

About Heather D.

4.9
(29)
Teaching piano lessons allows me to combine a life-long love of music and teaching into one amazing job. My goal is to provide a safe and fun environment for adults and children alike to grow in their love for and ability to play piano. My lessons focus on a combination of classical training and individual interests. The classical training works on technique, sight-reading, memorization, ear training, and theory. Growth in musical abilities does require consistent practice. I help my students set clear, doable goals to make practice easier. These goals will often include performing in a recital, audition, or other competition. Performing helps push the student to the next level, allows them to share their love of music with others, and teaches them confidence in front of people.  During online lessons, you will be able to see me talking to you via a camera, demonstrating music via a keyboard view, and annotating sheet music in real time via my Ipad.

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29 Reviews
Rebecca
Online
I have two teenage boys (ages 16&14) taking online piano lessons. I found Heather over a year ago after scrolling through many piano teacher profiles online! We moved, and there wasn’t anyone local who could teach my boys- they were all booked! So I thought we’d give online a try. Heather is very professional! She has cameras angled so the kids can see her hands on the piano and her face when she talks to them. She doesn’t waste a lot of time chatting, but also helps my boys feel like she’s interested in them. She is a warm, cheerful person and my boys look forward to their lessons! Not many teenage boys who are busy with work, school and sports continue with piano, but they enjoy it because I think they really look forward to their lessons. Heather is very good at starting and ending lessons on time, which I really appreciate. She is also really good at communication with me as the parent, but will also communicate with my boys directly at piano lessons or via text if they need to reschedule their lessons. My boys play sports so sometimes they have to juggle a lesson, and she’s very accommodating. My boys have improved so much within the last year! Heather really is a wonderful teacher and I love hearing the piano going for hours each day at my house. I’m so grateful to have found her, especially when there were so many options!
Posted Apr 24, 2024
Sarah
Student's home
My kid loves working with Heather. When she gets to our house, she is full of energy and ready to start. She’s able to keep my kid on track and easily redirects my kid back to the piano when my kid starts talking about something else. She always makes my kid feel really proud and accomplished. Heather is so exciting that my 2 year old insists on getting a “lesson” from Heather before she leaves.
Posted Apr 10, 2024
Candice Hartman
Teacher's studio
Our family has enjoyed having Heather as our piano teacher for the past few years. Jackson (10) and Elizabeth (8) have grown immensely in their piano etiquette, technique and skill sets. Heather came highly recommended from family friends and we are so grateful we have the opportunity to work with her. She is very patient, communicates efficiently, talented and excellent in her craft. So thankful!
Posted Sep 21, 2023
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Experience

Keyboardist

Nov, 2022 - Present

Sojourn Church

Keyboardist with Sojourn Church's worship team

Chapel Accompanist

Aug, 2017 - Jun, 2019

Westminster Seminary California

Accompanist for weekly chapels at Westminster Seminary.

Pianist - Youth and Family Music Team

Aug, 2013 - Jun, 2019

New Life Presbyterian Church

Led singing as part of a music team for the New Life Youth and Family Group.

Accompanist

Jan, 2013 - Dec, 2013

Oceanside United Reformed Church

I accompanied/led singing on the piano at the Oceanside URC

Piano Teacher

Jun, 2012 - Present

HD Piano Studio

Teaching In-Home & Online Piano Lessons

Education

Piano - High School Diploma in Music

Jun, 2002 - Jun, 2012

Hanna Kogan Conservatory of Music

Masters in Theological Studies

Aug, 2017 - Jun, 2019

Westminster Seminary California

BA in Linguistics

Sep, 2015 - Jun, 2017

UCSD

Certifications

Member of the National Guild of Piano Teachers

Dec, 2012

American College of Musicians, National Guild of Piano Teachers

This membership allows me to offer National Auditions to my students. In National Auditions, students prepare ten pieces by memory and play them in front of a highly qualified judge. They receive grading and comments. If they score highly enough they graduate to the next level. National Auditions are a great way to prepare for a music major or minor in college. They also provide goals and accountability to keep students advancing.

Awards

Social Music Diploma

Jul, 2011

American College of Musicians, National Guild of Piano Teachers

High School Music Diploma

Jul, 2012

American College of Musicians, National Guild of Piano Teachers

Affiliations

National Guild of Piano Teachers/American College of Musicians, The

Dec, 2012

Our primary function is to establish definite goals and awards--in noncompetitive auditions--for students of all levels, from the earliest beginner to the gifted prodigy.

Languages

English

Native Proficiency

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