Piano with Isabel M.

Hi there! Thanks for checking out my profile! I am an avid believer than music can help people find their own unique voice. Everyone has a different style of music they enjoy to listen to, or play. Music is such a personal experience, and because of that, I think each person who is striving to become a musician or who finds themselves interested in learning music should have an individual experience on the journey of being taught and guided. While I think the fundamentals, such as learning scales, arpeggios, finger exercises, etc. are very important, I also want to focus on guiding and helping all my students (hopefully YOU, too!) achieve the specific short term and long term goals that they have set for themselves. Maybe that means learning a specific song, maybe that means beginning the journey of mastering all one can about music. Whatever it may be, I will tailor my instruction to incorporate technique and fundamentals, while also taking steps to reach your goals. I am patient, and while I believe that excelling in music takes focus and discipline on the part of the student to practice, I also think it should be a fun journey of musical experimentation and maybe even some self discovery. I have been playing piano for over 10 years. I studied classical piano, as well as contemporary/modern and jazz piano. I have been playing the guitar for several years as well. I have had the privilege of taking lessons from many very accomplished musicians, who have studied and worked with many well-known musicians and singers. I am also a singer-songwriter. I want to pass on the wisdom that I've learned from my teachers onto students looking to explore music, as well. I believe that creating your own songs adds another level of self expression to music. I'd be happy to give students who are looking to compose or write their own pieces some helpful tips and guidance when it comes to that. Overall, I am a fun, outgoing, patient teacher who would love the opportunity to help others find the same joy in music that I have! Let's start the journey!