Piano Lessons in Overpeck, OH

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola

Ialso holdsa number of honors and awards.I amthe first prize recipient of the2011 state of Ohio's Viola Society Competition, a winner of Cleveland Heights High School's 2014 Concerto Competition, and have appeared as a guest artist on Interlochen's Public Radio as well as Cleveland Ohio's WCLV Ideastream. In June, 2019, on behalf of the Cleveland Orchestra, I had the honor of accepting an invitation to perform as a featured guest artist as part of the Cleveland Orchestra's Gourmet Matinee Series at the Blossom Music Center. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Mandolin Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I believe that music a personal experience. When faced with a new student I always ask them what type of music they are into and what are they interested in learning and how that type of music makes them feel. It is a critical part of my teaching method. I believe when a student is learning something they have a personal connection to they are more engaged. For beginner students I have them do exercises and teach them about various scales. Read More

Instruments: Piano Flute Harmonica Music Keyboard Classical Guitar

As a performer, I was asked to play as principal flutist in my middle school wind band and was also admitted to Piano Major in the first two years of my Bachelor's Degree. I was one of the best pianists in my undergraduate school and switched to the composition and theory major to learn more knowledge (piano GPA was preferred to be high by most composition professors to accept this switching). Read More

Instruments: Piano Music Keyboard

Based on my first meeting get acquainted sessions with my students, I decide what approach to take with each person. As everyone is different, I adapt my teaching to their particular personality and needs. I have a four (4) tiered approach to my lessons - there is technique development, theory, ear-training and improvisation through learning chord sets and songs in every key PLUS, of course, the playing of music. I have a very comprehensive library where a student can music of any style to supplement his or her foundational music development. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet

What I love most about private lessons is that I have the flexibility to allow each student to move at his or her own pace. I can tailor my teaching methods and assignments to meet the individual needs of each student, to ensure that he or she is performing to his or her maximum potential. I encourage open communication between myself, the student, and the parent(s), so that we can all work together to make the musical experience as fun and exciting as possible! Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

My students learn songs both by ear and by reading music. I teach all styles of music and incorporate both classical and modern repertoire into the lessons. I work with my students on building musicality in their playing/singing by changing dynamics, phrasing, and musical articulations. Wedo a series of simple physical stretches to find relaxation in the entire body, head and neck.For my voice students, I emphasize the importance of breathing technique. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Keyboard

My teaching experience is widely varied, from teaching in my private studio, to college classes, and music center studios. I have 30 years of experience and a teacher and a lifetime as a musician. I have published music books as well, and have also played bass and keyboards in bands. I have even had church jobs, playing piano, organ and directing choirs, so you can see that my experience is wide and covers a broad spectrum. Read More