Sandy, UT Piano Lessons

I played piano for Brigham Young University's Dance Department for 7 years - sight reading or playing without any music for Ballet and Modern Dance classes. I think sight reading is one of the best piano skills to have because you can play whatever you want in a fraction of the time. So my goal is to get students there. Most people aren't looking to become concert pianists, and my goal isn't that. It's to help them play well enough to really enjoy it and be very satisfied with their progress.

I am all about teaching the whole musician, meaning that you will not be learning just piano but all the skills necessary to be the best musician you can be! This includes ear training, music theory, sight-singing and more.

I was first introduced to the Piano when I was 5. I quit soon after and didn't return to playing until I was 13. Now I can play hymns for Church meetings, sight read for choirs, and play Christmas duets with my mother. The piano is a great instrument to get your fingers moving, and to please your own mother with. Let me show you and play with you!

Piano is an amazing instrument and has so much power. Have you wanted to learn your favorite songs? The piano is an easy instrument to start learning those and the way I focus on learning music is by focusing on the songs you like to play and listen to.

We focus on ear training, theory, proper practice techniques. We will learn excersizes to help us play with both hands better.

I also am a Jazz musician, so we can talk about imrovisation and comping as well

Music lessons should be fun, encouraging and full of music that you love. They are an opportunity to learn something new, show your improvement, and receive correction, encouragement and praise. Students and instructors should play together frequently throughout and the time should be balanced with theory, technique and exercises, sight-reading, and performance and seasoned with introductions to a variety of music and styles. I like to encourage students to play because they love to play and to find the music that is an integral part of their soul, then to share that with others through performance. What do you want to do with or gain from your music? We will work toward your goals.

I think lessons should not only be informative, but collaborative as well. I encourage my students to dive into their creative side, while teaching them the technique they need to be successful. With piano, I like to give my students a heavy theory base, so they are able to play repertoire, as well as write their own music or create their own arrangements of their favorite songs.

I have taught private piano for 19 years, and I specialize in the beginner/intermediate piano student! All ages are welcome. I will customize each lesson to the needs of each student. Every student learns differently and at a different pace. I include technique, music theory, performance, and more in my curriculum. I have a degree in music education and plenty of references. I'm excited to meet you!

No matter your age or your perspective on music, I promise I can relate to you and get you learning the things you want to learn in a way that will make sense to you as an individual. I'm a lifelong musician and songwriter, and I'd love to get you started on a lasting relationship with your piano, guitar, bass, and the all-encompassing magic of music. Among many other things, I'd love to deliver to you: a strong foundation in music theory and technique, a customizable plan to target specific objectives that you may want to achieve, and opportunities to create and record music in my home studio. Whether you see yourself developing your musical sense as a cool talent on the side or something larger and even more intense, let's get you nurturing that passion for music, truly thinking like a musician, and picking up very valuable skills.