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Featured Piano Teachers Near Cleveland, OH

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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Piano lessons in Cleveland . Whether you are looking for beginner guitar lessons for your kids, or are an adult wanting to improve your skills, the instructors in our network are ready to help you now!

Matthew R. B

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Harmonica Ukulele Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My teaching style is straightforward and practical, always emphasizing the goals of each student specifically. The benefits of reading and understanding sheet music as it relates to your instrument far outweigh those of simple tablature used for guitar and banjo etc. However, in some cases it is practical to use non-traditional forms of instruction. A good teacher's goal is to help the student advance, even if it doesn't happen in a pre-conceptualized fashion. Read More

Dale R

Instruments: Piano Guitar Ukulele Mandolin Keyboard Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have been teaching guitar, piano, and other stringed instruments full-time since 1994. Prior to that, I was self-employed in the fast food and snack food industry. I love teaching! I finally gave up my business career for my life's passion and enjoy every minute of it! If I won the lottery tomorrow, the day after I would still be teaching music. Read More

Maya B

Instruments: Piano

My lessons include a time to practice piano technique as well as time to learn new pieces. I usually recommend R. and N. Faber books for beginners. I also encourage performances and for those, I let students choose works (classical, romantic, contemporary, jazz, or pop) based on skill level and personal interest. Having a goal for a performance can really help to motivate learning and practicing at home.I also incorporate duets when appropriate. Read More

Egan A

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar

Nothing is better than watching a student make the transition from one level of playing to the next. It is important that each student progress at his or her own pace. This is achieved by setting realistic goals each week. I love to encourage students' success by acknowledging their accomplishments, no matter how small. This helps fuel their desire to get better. I want to know what inspires my students so I can bring that into the lesson every week. Read More

Xiaoyang Z

Instruments: Piano Voice

Every individual is different. I won’t teach with a certain rule. My basic method for piano is: starting with your sitting position and focus. Developing with your hand shape and position. I will teach finger techniques. In the lesson, I will always start with Beyer scales and then do some pieces according to students’ level. My method for voice is: starting with your standing position and alignment. I will teach you how to breath and support to sing. Read More

Brianne C

Instruments: Piano Violin Cello Viola Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Euphonium French Horn Tuba Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Oboe Bassoon

I began teaching privately as a high school student, working with begnning students at the middle school. I have taught privately in my home and in students' homes since graduating from college. Regular practice is very important and something I emphasize with my students. I like to include a mixture of classical and modern music in my lessons, so that students enjoy what they are learning and playing. If a student does not enjoy their time playing their instrument, they will not want to put the practice in and lessons will become a point of argument.  Read More

Seth T

Instruments: Piano

I tailor my method selection to suit the needs of the student. With so many wonderful methods out there, what it comes down to is what will help the student learn the most! I highly emphasize Music Theory and Aural Skills; I believe that students should understand what they are playing. This understanding leads to more accurate performances and more solid memorization skills. I try to keep the student's musical education moving forward steadily at whatever pace the student learns best. Read More

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Timothy Z

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Trombone Euphonium French Horn Tuba Music Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
I have know the majority of my life that I wanted to be a professional musician. I have always enjoyed that it is all about community and all the amazing people I have been able to work with. Music education has been a vehicle for me to enact positive change in other's lives.

What is your dream piece to perform and why?
I really enjoy playing most of Charlie Parker's bebop music. I am currently learning some of his compositions. I hope to play them on gigs in the future for their beautiful and challenging melodies.

Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
I am a first generation musician. While I may be the first to use music as my career, music was constantly playing in my home. Most of my Mother's family played or plays musical instrument.

If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
I have been playing guitar and piano for about as long as I have been playing trombone. While I don't perform professionally on them, I have found their skills extremely essential for learning how music works. I have been attracted to those instruments for their ability to play harmony with one another. I have been teaching all brass instruments for all of my education career as the approach for those instruments are almost identical to that of trombone.

What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
My favorite style to play is Jazz. Most of my freelance work is in Jazz and Commercial styles. I really enjoy that every artist has their own voice and how individualistic the performances are.

If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
If I wasn't a musician, I would have entered the biology/ecology field. I am and Eagle Scout and have always had a desire to learn new things about the world and the Earth. This desire to learn has been extremely beneficial in my artistic development.

If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
I have a B.A. Degree in Music Performance. I started as a double major in Music Ed and Music Performance. My 3rd year in my Undergraduate, I won a job with the United States Marine Corps band and decided to only finish my Music Performance degree to enter the service. In the service I attended the Naval School of Music where I graduated as a Basic Musician with Instrumental Honors.

Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
I'll use the Arban, Rochut, Rubank, and Jazz Conception for student's first starting out. While I like to use these resources, they are not necessary for learning music or trombone. We will also work on classical solos and etudes, and jazz standards and transcriptions, as well as make up fun exercises that address instrument technique.

What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
The greatest challenge on my instrument is playing music written for other instruments. Both in classical and commercial/jazz settings you will find trombone performing music composed for other instruments. This leads to a set of challenges and skills necessary to learn... and they are fun to learn too!

Have any of your students won awards or been selected for special honors? How have they succeeded?
My students have been selected to attend honors ensemble festivals. We have succeeded by being extremely focused on the musical product rather than the competition. The only thing that is in the student's control is in their own performance. I have discovered that students find this approach way more rewarding as the focus becomes about the growth journey rather than the outcome.

Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I was guided towards trombone by my first band director. They could tell I had a good ear for hearing pitch, so trombone was suggested for me. I have enjoyed the sound and challenge ever since!

What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
I am most proud of my military service. I never thought that I would be in a position to travel the country making music and serve my community and a country. What a wild ride it has been!

When will I start to see results?
You can expect to see results as early as the first lesson. I have techniques to ensure growth occurs right away and students will get excited about continued growth!

Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
My first private teacher really inspired me to go into music. He taught me that you can make your dreams a reality and showed many sustainable and steady career options in music. I was able to see how he developed me to prepare for professional study. At every lesson I grew and it was exciting! I strive to uphold his legacy of teaching excellence.

What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
The key is both persistence and enjoyment! We will make sure that all the music we play is something you will want to practice. If you like it, you are more likely to find the time to do it! Each student will find different practice techniques to work better for them. Together we will discover what works best for you!

How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
Teacher guidance is essential to growth. If your student is interested in music, then they are ready for private lessons! Music is supposed to be fun and enjoyable. In my studio it will be fun, not a chore.

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