Piano Lessons in Barton Creek, TX

Instruments: Piano Drums

I like to set my students up for success. My job as a teacher is to help them reach their goals but also introduce them to other styles and methods that can lead to alternatives never before seen by them. I often set up a routine for the students to give them a sense of steadiness . The pace a student learns at is up to the individual, the important thing is that they learn the right way. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Saxophone Bass Guitar

I am filled with so much passion for music education, which has informed my occupation as a music instructor. My love for teaching, inspiring and impacting my music students is incurable. I am a performing musician and i have performed for various bands and music groups in different continents. I dont just teach my students, but i mentor them on their way up their music dream and passion. I have also been opportuned to teach national singing groups beyond the shores of the US. Read More

Instruments: Piano

For children it will be differnet books from adults.For adult students I will choose the books and pieces based on their goals and expectations of playing the piano. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Keyboard Djembe

For beginning students (regardless of age instrument) I try to simplify the approach and work on a set of warm ups/exercises coupled with a performance piece or song that they can feel good about and lots of fun listening assignments. From there I have a few options of instruction methods that I tailor to the individual student. More intermediate/advanced students will not escape from some of the basics (metronome, scales, rudiments etc.) but will be met with many more choices of performance material based more on their individual goals. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I began teaching at All About Music in 1998, where I one 3 awards including Teacher of the Year and Best Winter Recital. I use ear training and sight singing techniques that are internationally used for students ages 3 to 6. I taught group lessons for Brook Mays for all ages, including adult. I am well versed in many methods, and will help you choose which method, and therefore which result, you are ultimately looking for. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

For beginner students who are children, I start with Bastien Piano Basics. Once the students understand the music concepts properly, at the late beginner level I transition them to Nancy and Randall Faber's Piano Adventures. In my experience, this method provides a wider range of repertoire that the children are familiar with and enjoy practicing! Read More

Instruments: Piano

I've been teaching piano for over 10 years, teaching both privately and in group classes. I've taught students from 7 1/2 to 75. My passion for teaching has extended into my graduate studies, where I focused on piano pedagogy. In addition, I've spent the last 5 years working in a University Teaching Center, working with faculty members and graduate students on how to improve their classroom teaching! All of this thinking about teaching informs how I work with students, based on research and personal experience. Read More