Piano Lessons in Franklin, TN

Instruments: Piano French Horn

Every student has their own notebook in order to keep track of strengths as well as weaknesses. I will meet with parents briefly about each students progress and what we hope to achieve in the coming lessons. For the busy teenagers and adults, I can provide pointers on how to practice more efficiently. Id like to make sure the students maintain their interest in learning and having fun playing the piano. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Ukulele Acoustic Guitar

Piano Students For students aged 4-16, I use a piano series called Piano Adventures by Faber Faber. Ordering these materials can be set up through me, or on your own. Please consult me, for specific details on the level and series you will need. In addition to using this series, as a guide to music literacy, I incorporate: sight reading rhythm reading technical focus and games For adult students, depending on the goals of the student, I use a combination of materials, including Accelerated Piano Adventures by Faber Faber, as well as a collection of classical materials from The Pianist's Guide to Standard Teaching and Performance Literature by Jane Magrath and materials related to popular piano performance. Read More

Instruments: Piano Flute

I began teaching over 5 years ago during my time in college. Teaching flute comes naturally to me, and I always find myself looking forward to lessons with my students. I have taught high school and middle school students of all ages, and even adults who were looking to pick up the flute after retirement. I love when my students come back each week showing improvement and asking questions about particular things they notice in their playing. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar

I've always found that my students who seem to have the most fun are the ones who progress the fastest, so my primary method is to approach lessons with material that students are interested in. I try to keep things fun and interesting by doing things such as incorporating a student's favorite music into a lesson. It's important for a student to practice regularly with discipline and focus. However based on my experience, nothing propels a student forward faster than the happiness and satisfaction gained from 'nailing' a new lick or figuring out a cool new trick. Read More

Instruments: Piano

For all students (beginners and students with prior experience) I begin with teaching scales and arpeggios. Scales and arpeggios are the foundation of keyboard technique, and are found in all piano repertoire the student will encounter. I generally use the Macfarren Scale and Arpeggio Manual for older children/adults (those who read music) or the Scales, Chords, Arpeggios, and Cadences: First Book (Alfred) for children. If my student cannot read music I teach them scales and arpeggios without music, while teaching them how to read music from a method book. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Music Keyboard

Unique for a young performing artist, I have enjoyed a balance in my life between science and the arts. At a very young age, I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Genetics from the University of British Columbia, while working as a professional Polynesian dancer crossing the Pacific for numerous performances. In the beginning of my performance career, I appeared as a finalist in the Voice of the Philippines and Canadian Idol. Read More

Instruments: Piano Synthesizer Mallet Percussion

As a piano instructor I like to work beginers through a few books that have both a visual and comprehensive element which accomodates various learning styles. I continue with intermediate students teaching them scales, arpeggios, chords, jazz/pop harmony (if they wish to persue that), sonatinas (if they wish to persue that route as well), and other repertoire that they want to learn. From there we focus on the style and genre the student gets more enjoyment playing in. Read More