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Featured Piano Teachers Near Cupertino, CA

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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Piano lessons in Cupertino . 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!

Lai Ming P

Instruments: Piano

For beginners, my method is simple. To be able to read music is important to me. Therefore, I teach them to read notes, count, hand and finger positions. For advanced students, I will focus on teaching them to interpret a piece rather than copying from others. I will motivate the students to feel the piece so that they can play it easily and genuinely. Above all, all my students have to be able to read music fluently. Read More

Julie L

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Viola Saxophone Flute Clarinet

I love seeing my students grow in their knowledge and appreciation of music! Excellence is rewarding, and I teach the process to get there from whatever level we begin. I use positive reinforcement and notice what the student is doing right. Then, I give critique and an action plan to improve performance. It feels good for the student and teacher when they learn the methods to break down what is currently difficult into smaller pieces so that it is both manageable and possible to go further than they thought. Read More

David H

Instruments: Piano

I began my musical journey with piano lessons at the age of six. In 2003 I received a Bachelor of Arts in Music from U.C. Santa Barbara and received of Master of Arts in Teaching from National University in 2012. My pedagogical experience includes teaching piano performance in my private studio as well as at the Crowden Music Center in Berkeley and at the French American International Music Conservatory in San Francisco. Read More

Erin L

Instruments: Piano Guitar Flute Drums Ukulele Recorder Piccolo Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Music Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

I learn by doing and I believe that my students should play what inspires them! If it's classical, let's study Bach and Mozart together - if it's Latin, let's study Dave Valentin and Johnny Pacheco. I have always had a broad taste in music and I think it's wonderful when students bring me songs that inspire them. Let's work the chords out together and study the greats! I believe that the engaged student will be the successful student. Read More

Amy C

Instruments: Piano Keyboard

My teaching experience begins from my college time til now. I personally love to play modern and classical music. Keep practicing and listening to different style of music is my focus to my students. Regular practice, like playing 30 to 45 minutes everyday, can lead to huge progress of learning piano. I will encourage intermediate to advanced students to the level that they want to achieve in playing piano. I will keep encouraging my students to play songs they love and so from there they will have motivation of practicing piano by themselves daily. Read More

Yu-Tung (Tammy) L

Instruments: Piano Oboe

During the lesson, besides verbal explanation, I demonstrate by playing and ask students if they can hear the difference. I may use metaphor, abstract theory, cards, body movements depend on each individual. Once students overcome a challenge, students may acknowledge accomplishment and gain desire to progress. After each lesson, I would clearly tell my students my expectation for the next lesson. Students and I would also set the goals together for the next lesson. Read More

Kevin R

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Synthesizer Ukulele Double Bass

For beggining students and especially children I will start with books such as the Hal Leonard's Essential Elements. Once the student has graped the fundamentals of musical theory and scales , we will begin to introduce a solo repertoire appropriate for skill set and age. For adults I simply try to find what the studenet is interested in, and guide my instruction accordinglu to keep the lessons fun and engaging, no matter their ability level! Read More

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Lauren P

Instruments: Piano Voice

What does a normal practice session look like for you?
A normal practice session for me for voice consists of starting with breathing exercises, moving into a mid-high range easy scale drill, then I warm up my lower voice with a bel canto drill. After that I use exercises to pinpoint problems with the voice, nasality, annunciation, etc and work on those for at least 30 minutes. The rest of my practice sessions consists of working on repertoire, whether that is rehearsing problem phrases, working on diction, phrasing, etc. I will also do at least one run through of each piece. For piano, I usually will warm up my hands with scales and will jump into RH only then LH only practice on repertoire and then will work BH together until it feels comfortable.

If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
My BA and MM are both in Vocal Performance. I chose this because I didn't want to teach in a classroom setting long term and the area I was living in had very few music jobs open, so Music Ed didn't feel right. My undergrad didn't have a Theory, Musicology, Composition, or Other music degree available. It was either Performance, Education, or a General Music degree that was only allowed for people double majoring with another field of study. For my MM, Performance is what I found a love in, so it was a no brainer to choose a Performance Program.

What is your dream piece to perform and why?
I would love to perform the role of Marie Antoinette in John Corgliano's Opera The Ghosts of Versailles. This role is very demanding, and the music is very new age and avant garde. The character is a very sad character who the audience sympathizes with easily and it is a hard role to properly pull off. The wrong acting can ruin the performance even if the singing is beautiful. The whole opera is an interesting idea and it is a piece that in it's whole is a wonderful experience. I have already performed one aria from the opera in a showcase and it was such an amazing experience.

If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
I originally wanted to be a doctor, but found my passion in music instead. I honestly think though, that music is the only thing I could ever do long term. People who have known me for a long time will even say this is what I should be doing. I have people who I have run into from years ago who knew I was going to school for science originally and they aren't even a bit surprised that I ended up in the music field instead. They all say it was obvious from the first time they met me that I am a musician through and through.

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