Piano Lessons in Alabaster, AL

Instruments: Piano

I began teaching private piano lessons when I was a junior in college. I taught all ages including children, teenagers, and adults. I encourage consistent and regular practicing with my students because that is how one succeeds at playing an instrument. I teach students based on their own individual development and pace, but I do push them so that they can improve and become better musicians. I always schedule a recital at the end of the semester and encourage students to perform in festivals and competitions so that they have opportunities to perform. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Trumpet Trombone Euphonium French Horn Tuba Keyboard

I don't believe there is nothing is better than having a student who has achieved a goal. So it is so important for me that my student progress at a rate that is fun, yet challenging. I believe goals should be realistic and tangible. We should discuss plans together on what kind of player they want to be. Then I tailor their lessons to them. I follow seven principles in my lessons. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I have been in love with music for as long as I can remember. It is an honor to be able to inspire, and help grow, students in their adventures in music like my previous teachers inspired, and helped me grow, in my love of music. I graduated from Judson College as a double major in Music and Religion. I have given a recital that included great composers like J.S. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola Music Classical Guitar

The reward of teaching is seeing a student progress and gain the skills needed to propel themselves forward musically. I work hard to help students develop and cultivate their passion for music and playing music well for others. Nothing is more important in music than finding love and joy for playing one's instrument. Through setting consistent goals and acknowledging a student's accomplishments I help fuel a student's motivation to play through steady progress. Read More

Instruments: Piano Keyboard

I have been teaching Piano for more than 7 years now. I have work with students as young as six years and as old as eighty-nine. I enjoy working with people of every level, I am passionate about teaching and helping others enjoy music. I started teaching piano back in my home country, Honduras, in the Escuela de Musica Victoriano Lopez. Then I had the opportunity the be a piano instructor in the Valdosta String Project, and in the Community Music School at University of Alabama. Read More

Instruments: Piano

For beginning students, I like to start with some starting note learning drills on paper or going through some beginner books. I am a firm believer in that the more a student practices reading music, the easier it will come. I realize that some students learn music better by ear, and I will work to develop that skill alongside the essentials of reading the music on paper. As they progress, I hope to introduce different kinds of solo music in order to teach different skills and techniques that are involved, while still keeping the music fun and accomplishing the goals that the student wants to accomplish. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I love when a student is excited coming to their lesson and learning! My style is simple. I am very hands on but I do believe in effective learning. I Expect my students to practice. I am told that I am hard at times but I just believe in giving your level best! No practice doesn't make perfect but it does make successful and competent musicians. I will always encourage students and let them know their progress and what can be improved. Read More