Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English, Mandarin Chinese
Teaching since 2010
Master of Music in Jazz Studies
About Will D.
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Have you ever hoped to learn piano but didn't know where to start? Whether you (or your child) want to learn classical, jazz, pop, gospel or rock, I have experience performing and teaching many different styles of keyboard and piano. I've taught piano for about 8 years to ages ranging from 4 to over 60! It's never too late to start.
I have a master's degree from UT in jazz piano and a bachelor's in classical piano from James Madison University. I've played in a wide variety of bands and ensembles, ranging from pop cover bands to reggae groups, jazz trios and classical ensembles. In addition, I have more than eight years of experience teaching piano to students of all ages, young to old. Whatever style you're hoping to pick, I can help you learn and understand the music you play so that you can really connect with the music.
I focus my lessons towards what the student wants to accomplish. If you want to learn a song, I will find the music for you or transcribe it from the recording and write an arrangement for you. I also try to give my students an understanding of music so that they can connect more deeply with what they play and make their learning of future music easier.
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
N Broadway St, Knoxville, TN
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
8 AM-11:30 AM
4 PM-6 PM
Wednesday
10 AM-12:30 PM
Thursday
7 AM-12 PM
Friday
7 AM-12 PM
1 PM-4 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$20
45 minutes
$30
60 minutes
$40
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Experience
Jazz Graduate Teaching Assistant
Aug, 2013 - May, 2014University of Tennessee
I worked as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Tennesse, which mostly consisted of 10 hours/week of coaching small jazz ensembles.
Piano Teacher
Jun, 2014 - Jul, 2017Knox Music Studios
Full time private piano teacher, including creating my own lesson plans and transcribing/arranging music for my students. I had between 20-35 students a week, teaching classical, pop, and jazz.
Education
Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance
Sep, 2007 - May, 2011James Madison University
Master of Music in Jazz Studies
Sep, 2012 - May, 2014University of Tennessee
Languages
Mandarin Chinese
Professional Proficiency
English
Native Proficiency
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Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
N Broadway St, Knoxville, TN
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
8 AM-11:30 AM
4 PM-6 PM
Wednesday
10 AM-12:30 PM
Thursday
7 AM-12 PM
Friday
7 AM-12 PM
1 PM-4 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$20
45 minutes
$30
60 minutes
$40
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