Piano Lessons in Ellenton, FL

Instruments: Piano

Im from Dayton Ohio and taught piano and theory lessons at University of Dayton/ Dayton Band Music Store and from my home for many years. Average 40 students per week for a very long period. I have been playing and performing professionally most of my adult life. I am now the music director at St Clement Catholic Church in Plant City Florida. Hope to see you soon. I am looking forward to meeting with you and your family so we can discuss my teaching and professional skills. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Organ Harmonica Ukulele Mandolin

My experience date back to my early college days, where I began as a volunteer piano teacher for veterans in a retirement community. I taught for a few months, when I was approached by two different women, one who wanted me to perform cover songs at the retirement facility that she managed, and another who wanted me to give her husband private music lessons. I performed for a few years during college, but stopped teaching after my only student moved away. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola

Four years ago I had my first experience as a teacher in Cuba. It was with only 3 students in an Elementary school. I have to tell that in the beginning I was so nervous because each student was different, had different goals, styles and ability to learn. I develop during my classes with my first students the ability to have patient with my students and to make them feel that in my class they can have fun and also learn something different each class. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Music Keyboard

Since I am also a composer and arranger, I tend to be partial towards the use of my own "homemade" methods.... taking on the idea of composers like Mozart, Beethoven and Schumann (example would be Album of the Young) and writing simple pieces that reinforce specific technical challenges like double thirds, left hand arpeggios, consecutive octaves, pedalling and so on. Sometimes if I have a student that likes Pink Floyd or Eric Clapton, for instance, I will do my best to come up with a simplified version of a particular song using good ole staff paper. Read More

Instruments: Piano Keyboard

My teaching experience dates back many years. I began teaching private piano lessons when I was just 16 years old and continued throughout college. Teaching and music have always been my passion and combining the two is my ultimate dream job. I am currently a K-5 Music teacher in Pasco County. I have accompanied an Elementary school choir in which I was also assistant teacher. I have also had many private piano students that have shown much growth and love to play. Read More

Instruments: Piano Synthesizer Accordion Keyboard

For beginning students who are children, I typically start with Hal Leonard's Essential Elements, Suzuki method and music theory combined. Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital performance. For adults, I try to find out what the student is interested in, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons engaging and fun, no matter their ability level. Read More