Piano with Melody C.

I teach online or in-person piano lessons from my home studio on my beautiful Steinway baby grand piano. A typical lesson with me will look something like this: -The student plays what they have practiced, and we work on any difficult areas and techniques for playing better. -I introduce new lesson material, asking questions to make sure my student understands. -We work on music theory, sight reading, good posture, and helpful practice techniques. -I expect my students to practice every day, just as I do. It is the only way to become proficient. - - - - - - - - - - For online lessons, you may use the online platform provided by TakeLessons, or we can use Zoom. Most of my students are using Zoom. You will need to order lesson books before your first lesson. After you sign up, we will discuss which books to order. I usually use Alfred's Basic Piano Library lesson and theory books as a starting point for lessons. You will also need to set up your computer, tablet, or phone for a good view of your piano or keyboard. If you would like help with the setup before your first lesson, just let me know and we can do a test call to make sure everything is working. If you do not yet have a piano or keyboard, I am happy to give you some tips for choosing one. - - - - - - - - - - - I am also available to teach in my home studio. If you like, you can purchase your lesson books from me at your first lesson, or you can contact me to discuss which books to buy ahead of the lesson. If you do not yet have a piano or keyboard, let me know, and I can help you choose an instrument.