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Featured Piano Teachers Near Shawnee, KS

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

Emily W

Instruments: Piano Voice

I want to give all my students a background in classical music to prepare them for possible further education in music and give them confidence among classically-trained musicians. I also want my curriculum to include non-classical musical styles that each particular student enjoys and relates to. I want to help students accomplish their personal goals (and their parents’ goals) regarding their musical education. Most importantly, I want my students to love playing and/or singing music! Read More

Alla A

Instruments: Piano Violin

I was born and raised in St. Petersburg, Russia. I picked out melodies on the piano when I was two and a half years old, and was soon taking piano lessons. When I was enrolled in music school at six years old, all of the piano openings were taken and only violin openings remained, so that became my instrument. I spent twenty years in music schools, including the Rimsky-Korsakov Music College and the St. Read More

Kristin A

Instruments: Piano

I began teaching a couple years ago and have enjoyed seeing students develop a love for music and piano. If you love something, you work at it, so I highly encourage having a regular practice schedule outside of the lesson as this is a key point to developing the students skill and passion for music. Integrating different styles can help motivate the students to practice and learn, as well as making it fun. Read More

Hadiza S

Instruments: Piano Voice Synthesizer Keyboard

I'm a passionate and dedicated instructor who believes in the power of music to free your self expression! I started learning piano at age 6 and never stopped. I've been playing over 20 years as a soloist, accompaniment and for church services. I also sang in the school choir starting in middle school, but I've been singing and writing poetry pretty much my entire life. About 6 years ago I started pairing piano with voice to write and perform original music. Read More

Stephanie B

Instruments: Piano Voice

My goal as a private educator is to find what each of my students enjoys about learning music. When sequential learning is introduced, along with material that motivates, this encourages dedication and progression. I believe most students learn best when they feel they have input in some of the learning process. My students are also encouraged to participate in competitions and recitals. Having a goal to work towards aids in accomplishment and motivation. Read More

Natalie S

Instruments: Piano Flute Keyboard

No matter how old is the student or how many experiences that they have, one thing I am emphasizing in the lesson is enhancing their interest and motivation in playing the piano. It is because I can offer them the method of practice, musical knowledge, but ultimately it is their decision to practice or devote in music or not. I hope I can do my best to teach piano by giving them fun exercises, interesting listening examples or demonstrations, and different musical knowledge, in order to let them fall in love with music. Read More

Alison D

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Organ Ukulele Recorder Keyboard Djembe

For beginner's, I do typically start with Hal Leonard's Essential Elements books. For intermediate, I'll evaluate what materials they've used thus far in their lessons and go from there. If someone is familiar with a set of books in a positive way, there's no reason to change the books they're using. I do believe, however, there is profit in a variety of repertoire, so a diverse lesson is key. I have learned from experience that simply learning one genre (classical, jazz, showtunes) is less desirable than having a familiar ear to multiple styles. Read More

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Timothy Z

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Trombone Euphonium French Horn Tuba Music Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
I have know the majority of my life that I wanted to be a professional musician. I have always enjoyed that it is all about community and all the amazing people I have been able to work with. Music education has been a vehicle for me to enact positive change in other's lives.

What is your dream piece to perform and why?
I really enjoy playing most of Charlie Parker's bebop music. I am currently learning some of his compositions. I hope to play them on gigs in the future for their beautiful and challenging melodies.

Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
I am a first generation musician. While I may be the first to use music as my career, music was constantly playing in my home. Most of my Mother's family played or plays musical instrument.

If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
I have been playing guitar and piano for about as long as I have been playing trombone. While I don't perform professionally on them, I have found their skills extremely essential for learning how music works. I have been attracted to those instruments for their ability to play harmony with one another. I have been teaching all brass instruments for all of my education career as the approach for those instruments are almost identical to that of trombone.

What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
My favorite style to play is Jazz. Most of my freelance work is in Jazz and Commercial styles. I really enjoy that every artist has their own voice and how individualistic the performances are.

If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
If I wasn't a musician, I would have entered the biology/ecology field. I am and Eagle Scout and have always had a desire to learn new things about the world and the Earth. This desire to learn has been extremely beneficial in my artistic development.

If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
I have a B.A. Degree in Music Performance. I started as a double major in Music Ed and Music Performance. My 3rd year in my Undergraduate, I won a job with the United States Marine Corps band and decided to only finish my Music Performance degree to enter the service. In the service I attended the Naval School of Music where I graduated as a Basic Musician with Instrumental Honors.

Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
I'll use the Arban, Rochut, Rubank, and Jazz Conception for student's first starting out. While I like to use these resources, they are not necessary for learning music or trombone. We will also work on classical solos and etudes, and jazz standards and transcriptions, as well as make up fun exercises that address instrument technique.

What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
The greatest challenge on my instrument is playing music written for other instruments. Both in classical and commercial/jazz settings you will find trombone performing music composed for other instruments. This leads to a set of challenges and skills necessary to learn... and they are fun to learn too!

Have any of your students won awards or been selected for special honors? How have they succeeded?
My students have been selected to attend honors ensemble festivals. We have succeeded by being extremely focused on the musical product rather than the competition. The only thing that is in the student's control is in their own performance. I have discovered that students find this approach way more rewarding as the focus becomes about the growth journey rather than the outcome.

Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I was guided towards trombone by my first band director. They could tell I had a good ear for hearing pitch, so trombone was suggested for me. I have enjoyed the sound and challenge ever since!

What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
I am most proud of my military service. I never thought that I would be in a position to travel the country making music and serve my community and a country. What a wild ride it has been!

When will I start to see results?
You can expect to see results as early as the first lesson. I have techniques to ensure growth occurs right away and students will get excited about continued growth!

Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
My first private teacher really inspired me to go into music. He taught me that you can make your dreams a reality and showed many sustainable and steady career options in music. I was able to see how he developed me to prepare for professional study. At every lesson I grew and it was exciting! I strive to uphold his legacy of teaching excellence.

What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
The key is both persistence and enjoyment! We will make sure that all the music we play is something you will want to practice. If you like it, you are more likely to find the time to do it! Each student will find different practice techniques to work better for them. Together we will discover what works best for you!

How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
Teacher guidance is essential to growth. If your student is interested in music, then they are ready for private lessons! Music is supposed to be fun and enjoyable. In my studio it will be fun, not a chore.

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