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Roy S.
Dayton, Ohio
With 35 years of experience teaching all ages, I love seeing success in my students. I teach classical, jazz, pop, and Christian music. I am also a director of music at a church and I compose and arrange music as well. I continue to perform in local bands in addition to my church job, and with my extensive experience in education I am able to tailor lessons to each individual student based on their needs and goals. I make the lessons enjoyable, and I believe fully that everyone can learn to play the piano, which is a skill that you can use for a lifetime of fun!
About Roy S.

I am a very experienced piano, brass, and composition teacher of all ages and styles. I tailor my instruction to each individual student and I make learning fun! If you want to learn how to play the piano, I will teach you. If you would like to learn to play a brass instrument, I will teach you. If you want to learn how to play chord charts for jazz or pop music or become a keyboard player in a classic rock band, I can certainly show you how to do that as well. I am also an accomplished composer and arranger. I am patient and kind with a gentle sense of humor and a genuine desire to see you succeed. I teach online or in studio. Lets make some music!

Teaches all skill levels

Teaching since 1986

Master of Music in music education and composition

Teaches ages 4+

Has background check

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Subject: Classical Piano
Arrangement and Composition
Classical Piano
Piano
Trumpet
Teaches 4 subjects. Different subjects may have different prices.
This teacher is not currently accepting students
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Excellent piano teacher. My daughter loves to play piano and she is very encouraged by Roy's teaching personality.

Posted Jun 2, 2021
Director of Music
Aug 2019 - Present
Madeira Silverwood Church
I direct all musical activities for the church, including choir, praise team, men's and women's ensembles, trumpet ensemble, and bell choir. I am the primary organist, for the second service, piano/keyboards for the first service, and I compose and arrange music for the church's ensembles.
Elementary School Principal
Aug 2009 - Jul 2019
West Carrollton City Schools and Springfield City Schools
Master of Music in music education and composition
Sep 1900 - May 1902
University of Michigan
Master of Education administration and leadership
Jan 1900 - May 1902
University of Cincinnati
English
Native Proficiency
Spanish
Limited Proficiency
American Guild of Organists
May 2016
The mission of the American Guild of Organists is to enrich lives through organ and choral music. To achieve this we: 1. Encourage excellence in the performance of organ and choral music 2.Inspire, educate, and offer certification for organists and choral conductors 3. Provide networking, fellowship, and mutual support 4.Nurture future generations of organists 5. Promote the organ in its historic and evolving roles; and 6. Engage wider audiences with organ and choral music.
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
Mar 2005
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than 480,000 US composers, songwriters, lyricists and music publishers. The ASCAP is committed to nurturing music makers throughout their careers.

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Instructor details
Subject: Classical Piano
Arrangement and Composition
Classical Piano
Piano
Trumpet
Teaches 4 subjects. Different subjects may have different prices.
This teacher is not currently accepting students