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Featured Piano Teachers Near Olathe, KS

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

Tess D

Instruments: Piano Flute Piccolo

My teaching experience goes back to when I was a sophomore in high school and I started to teach piano lessons after school to kids that ranged from the age of 5-13. In these lessons we would cover fundamentals, warm-ups, theory, classic literature, etudes, and any fun songs that they wanted! I always encouraged my students to practice and if they wanted to learn a video game song or pop chart we would focus on that. Read More

Natalie S

Instruments: Piano Flute Keyboard

I have been learning piano for more than twenty years and flute about ten years. I teach individual lesson privately or at a music center; I also teach group lesson at schools or some welfare organisations. Among my students. there are students from less than 3 years old to more than 30 years old. I love teaching both adults and kids. I can always have a deeper conversation while teaching adult ; but teaching children is also so much fun because they are excited in learning new things in music! Read More

Jonathan L

Instruments: Piano

In my studio, I have found that the greatest results from consistent thoughtful practice. My experience of performance and practice have helped me develop a method that has proven successful in my studio.I was taught in the Russian piano school and have found that the incorporation method of performance, technique, theory, and music history give a well-balanced foundation for creative development of musicians. I have worked with students from age 3-65 and all levels from beginner to advanced and found this method works the best. Read More

Emily W

Instruments: Piano Voice

I’m a recent college graduate with a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy. I started taking piano lessons when I was eight years old, and continued lessons through high school and for a few semesters in college. I started singing in choir when I was 10 years old, and have been in one or more choirs ever since! I started taking private voice lessons in high school and decided to choose voice as my college major. Read More

Hong Hong G

Instruments: Piano Violin Fiddle

My teaching does not only focus on students' violin playing skills, but also their aural skills and musicianship. I strongly believe that ear training benefits a student's overall musical development. My lessons typically involve listening and singing on top of regular violin playing. I also love playing simple duets with my students during lessons, so that they feel comfortable collaborating with other musicians. For beginners, I typically start with Hal Leonard's Essential Elements for Strings. Read More

Eric T

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Synthesizer

I have been fortunate to study under some remarkable professors as well as musicians. There are three individuals in particular that I will never forget. They changed my life. Their determination, work ethic, pure genius and passion for what they do will always stick with me. They raised my bar as a musician and set the bar for my teaching. As a teacher I strive to leave the same imprint on others that they left on me. Read More

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Kelly U

Instruments: Piano Voice Music

When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
I was planning on being a nurse in college and then I heard a speech at our orientation about following your dreams and I remember thinking "It's not practical, but if I don't try it now, I never will" and I switched my major from pre-nursing to music. I grew up onstage performing and going to dance and piano lessons and I couldn't bear the thought of not having it in my life in some capacity. As I took music classes in college, my passion grew and I learned how to make a career out of something that I thought was just a fun talent or a hobby.

What does a normal practice session look like for you?
I begin by talking with the student about their life and give them an overview of the lesson we are working on that day. We will then do about 5-10 minutes of warm-ups and posture reminders. After that, I typically move in to sight-reading and/or music theory lessons/drills/practice. After theory, we will move on to performance and technique which often includes solo repertoire, scales/arpeggios, breathing or posture work, range extension, dexterity, etc. I wrap up by asking the student to write in their practice log what they need to have prepared for the next week.

If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
I chose a Performance degree because it allowed me to learn more about the industry and gave me experience as a performer to give to my students. Practically, it has served me because I currently perform professionally as a musical theatre artist in Kansas City but it also has given me insight to opportunities for students and how I should be preparing them to enter into the music and performance world.

If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
I would be a school teacher, most likely because investing in others, especially students, is one of my greatest joys. I wouldn't be where I am without the teachers I had growing up and they inspired me to pursue what I was passionate about. I want to do the same for others.

What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
I am, and always have been, obsessed with musical theatre because I've been performing in musicals since I was 8 years old. I love playing and singing it because it's such a beautiful combination of musical ingenuity and storytelling. Nothing in the performance world has affected me and my life quite like musical theatre.

When will I start to see results?
I have a motto that you get out what you put in. If a student is consistent in lessons and practice then they will begin to see growth. Inconsistency kills progress and learning so I encourage students who want marked results to prepare themselves for a slow and steady grind (but it's always worth it!).

What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
My favorite piece of advice about practicing I received in college was to "work SMART, not HARD". This means working on the things you know you struggle with as the priority and doing it in short, repetitive bursts with breaks in between. Once you feel that you have progressed in your desired area of improvement, you can begin to practice a piece or a concept as a whole. This ensures that you don't overdo it while practicing which can lead to frustration and burn out.

How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
If your child has begun to read, can recite their ABC's and speak in full sentences, they are most likely ready to begin lessons! I typically start lessons for piano at age 5-6 depending on the child. If a child is able to focus for at least 15 min at a time, lessons will be more fun for student and teacher. For voice, I prefer not to start until at least age 10 because of where the voice is developmentally pre-adolescence.

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