Piano Lessons in Scottdale, GA

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Trombone Euphonium Tuba

I think it is super important that music be relaxed and fun. Many teachers throughout my life have adopted an approach based around harsh negative reinforcement which I've now had to spend years unlearning in my practice. The biggest thing I hope students walk away from my lessons with is the understanding that music is not the end of the world but rather a fun and relaxing way to spend their time. Read More

Instruments: Piano Flute

My name is Joy Gilmore. I am a concert pianist. Playing piano is a major part of my life. I'm a passionate and motivated instructor who loves working with students and sharing my love of music. I started to play piano when I was 7. I became a concert pianist after I received my BA degree in piano performance and church music. I am still playing piano till this day. Piano lessons is not only improve kid's grades at school but also brings joy and peace to the earth. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Music Keyboard

I have been teaching since college, when I started a small private studio consisting of classmates, children, and adults. Since then, I have been consistently teaching in a variety of settings, including my home studio, private music academies, online lessons, and piano courses for music majors. The core of my teaching philosophy is that learning music should be enjoyable and fulfilling. I have found that allowing my students to have a say in the pieces they learn is a great way to encourage personal investment and enjoyment in learning. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Synthesizer Recorder Euphonium French Horn Tuba English Horn Latin Percussion Music Keyboard

I began assisting teachers during high school for extra credit. It later became my job during Full Sail. I worked extensively with grades K-5 on reading, writing and math skills enrichment. When I graduated I started to see my joy was working with children and helping each individual get to their own "next level" and that is when I began teaching music privately. I encourage my students to enter competitions and recitals of which I help with the prep for and can conduct them there if need be.  Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar

For beginners, on piano I def reccomend Hal Leonard's Essential Elements. Also, "My Favorite Solo Album," by Max Eckstein. Once progression and consistency has been developed I always encourage my students to share what they have learned in to a recital performance. I always make sure to teach what the student is interested in no matter what their ability is because with practice and a good student mentality my tudents achieve their goals quicker than usual. Read More

Instruments: Piano Keyboard

My methods vary as do each and every one of my students. I feel that a classical background is paramount in learning proper technique in piano. The student can add his/her own genre to the mix, once the fundamentals are achieved. (In fact, I recommend this highly). I like to offer some of the apps that Apple and Android computers have as there are many and suitable for all ages/levels. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Euphonium French Horn Tuba English Horn Keyboard

All of us know people who can play or sing extremely well, but who have a hard time explaining in words how they do what they do.I think everyone has some musical talent.All of us do. Acknowledge accomplishments helps fuel a students desire to progress, and makes Leader eager to learn more. I ask students what they want to accomplish and we both find out ways to successfully complete that. Read More