Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 7+
Teaching since 2000
BA in Music
About Spencer V.
5.0
(2)
I was born in Santa Barbara, but I have lived in many states and I have also lived outside of the country. I started to play the piano at age 11, which is much older than when most children start. Once I began playing the piano I became addicted to it. Because I have moved around a lot, I had many piano teachers and learned from many different teaching styles. In college I began playing the organ and I am now the organist at St. Ann Church in Logan Heights.
*** Lesson Details ***
I am neither too strict nor too laid back, but just right! I have taught many students, each of whom respond differently to different teaching styles. Some students respond better to a more rigid style of teaching, where others need more flexibility. What is important to me is that my students enjoy their piano lessons. While I prefer teaching the classics, Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, etc., I am open to teaching all kinds of music, provided that it is fruitful for my students' musical growth. Another important aspect in learning music is the sense of accomplishment. I feel that it is very important for my students to work on a piece of music to completion, because it is at that point when they get to enjoy the fruits of their labor. I always like to have my students leaving the lesson wanting more. If I do not inspire and motivate my students, I am not doing my job.
*** Studio Equipment ***
in living room in-home w/ seating for parents and a grand piano
*** Specialties ***
Classical, European. I am open to other genres if I believe it will benefit the student. There are some German resources that I like to use: Erstes Klavierspiel by Fritz Emonts (published by Schott).
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
E. Madison Ave.
Teaching Hours
Monday
3:30 PM-7 PM
Tuesday
3:30 PM-7 PM
Thursday
3:30 PM-5 PM
Friday
3:30 PM-5 PM
Saturday
12 PM-5 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$20
45 minutes
$25
60 minutes
$30
ReviewsWrite a review
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
5.0
2 Reviews
Education
BA in Music
Sep, 2005 - Jun, 2008University of California, San Diego
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
E. Madison Ave.
Teaching Hours
Monday
3:30 PM-7 PM
Tuesday
3:30 PM-7 PM
Thursday
3:30 PM-5 PM
Friday
3:30 PM-5 PM
Saturday
12 PM-5 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$20
45 minutes
$25
60 minutes
$30
Private Lessons
- 1:1 lessons with a trusted instructor
- 300+ subjects to choose from
- Meet online or in person
- Free on-demand videos and articles