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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Piano lessons in Washington . 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!
Instruments: Piano Voice Music Keyboard
I customize the curriculum and repertory for each of my students based on their personal goals, which we will discuss in the first lessons. Do you want to play for yourself or to perform publicly? What kinds of repertory appeal to you and how much time do you have to practice? From there we will create a plan that best meets these goals. For beginners, this will include a method book (I often use Faber Piano Adventures for young beginners and Alfred Adult-In-One methods) to get you started. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice
We also learn age-appropriate songs, of course. In lessons with young children, everything is play-based. I make learning experiences into games, and we move between activities quickly to accommodate the kids' attention spans and keep them engaged. I gradually shift my focus to technique and more advanced repertoire once the students reach middle school. For high school and adult voice students, we focus primarily on technique and learning repertoire. In an hour-long lesson, we might spend 15 or so minutes warming up and doing technique exercises, 10 or so minutes working on music theory, and the remainder of the lesson working on one or two songs or arias we've picked together. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Keyboard Acoustic Guitar
Nothing is more enjoyable than seeing a music student climb the learning curve and self recognize and appreciate their progress other than, perhaps watching their passion grow over the long term as they successfully step into the performance phase and play a well practiced piece for their friends, family, peers, or others. Each student's lesson selection plan is always a collaborative agreement between the instructor and learner as well as the practice plan in terms of both frequency and repetition pattern. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice
I am a classically-trained pianist who loves sharing the joy of music with others. I graduated from Coastal Carolina University in 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music, with a concentration on music education. During my studies, I developed a love of folk music from around the world, and have found that it is a great teaching tool. I am very passionate about music theory and ear training and love to teach others about them. Read More
Instruments: Piano
Over 15 years teaching private piano lessons 4 years providing private piano lessons at Prince William Academy Approximately 12 years church service performance Read More
Instruments: Piano
For beginning students I typically start with Bastien piano books which have 4 different levels. Once they finish 4 levels, I will begin to introduce classical songs, Hymn, Jazz, Game music, Pop and also teach them free styles with chord progressions. Also, my students can learn any songs they want to play since I am able to remake songs based on their level. For adults, I focus on teaching the sight-reading skill with the right technic and theory and also my adult students can learn any genre of music with me. Read More
Instruments: Piano
It's most rewarding when my student's display those "ah ha!" moments during lessons. It shows me that they not only understand the material, but that they care about what it is they are learning by striving to improve. I also believe it's important for them to feel that what they are participating in is a worthwhile activity that is not only fun but rewarding to explore. Also making sure they recognize the importance of practice by pointing out how their improvements are the result of their hard work. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Saxophone Flute Recorder Piccolo Music Keyboard
What is your dream piece to perform and why?
Tokyo Japan because that's where the international beatbox and loop station communities' Headquarters have recently relocated to!
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
Teaching and therapist!
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
Singing, rapping, and playing Drill and Riddim onto my loop station are my favorite.
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
Traverse flute was always my first, because my childhood church teacher introduced the world flute aka "recorder" to us.
I started watching beatbox and tabletop live looping videos in 2018 and instantly told myself "I need to take all Vocals seriously".
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 Bachelor of Arts in Music because I knew as far back as high school that I would be a Musician in some capacity.
I chose a Masters in Education and Leadership because I also knew in my high school time that I wanted to teach in all capacities.
Mix those 2 together and you get my dream career of Music and Education!
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
I use Alfred, Hal Leonard, YouTube, Spotify, IMSLP, and other sheet music I find on the internet. I generally require a well-rounded approach of aural mastery besides relying on sheet music.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
In sequential order:
1) Introductory SEL / socio-emotional learning / check-in to see if everything is alright.
2) Any questions/comments/concerns since our prior lesson.
3) Demonstrate homework assignment from prior lesson and I clarify musical misunderstandings, reteach, praise the positive, etc.
4) I introduce new objective/skill(s) with ongoing checks for understanding / asking questions.
5) Assign new homework for next time.
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
I think the hardest thing to master on traverse flute is multitasking big breath support with finger / technique control. Also, it is more difficult to add expressive characteristics besides the technical aspects.
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
I was very lucky to have highly effective musical instructors from K-12. They demonstrated not only how to perform music, but how to effectively teach it to others.
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
I am most proud of getting to network with influential musicians across the globe from over 20 different countries. This includes attending international, national, state, and regional music performance and education conventions.
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
No, but eternal shoutout to my parents for (still) supporting me in my musical and educational endeavors!
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I chose the traverse flute because my incoming middle school band would not accept world flute / recorder, so the band director suggested I come into his office one day and try the flute. It was one of the best decisions of my life.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
I firmly believe in Quality over quantity! Use a metronome and tuner app to be most effective, in my opinion. It’s never a race, begin slowly.
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
1) Is your child a good listener?
2) Will your child complete their assigned homework?
3) Are your child’s needs outside of music being met, so they can fully focus during the lesson?
When will I start to see results?
Some learners demonstrate results by the end of the first lesson, some demonstrate results after a few lessons. It depends on the objective taught, such as how to place fingers versus performing a full scale up and down.
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
High school immediately!
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Mary
I would like to arrange piano lessons for my soon to be 6 year old daughter. I play, but due to my schedule, I am unable to do lessons on a consistent basis.
Ellie
I have two young children (4 and 5) who are interested in taking piano lessons. I may also be interested in adult lessons. We have a piano in our house. Thanks!
Yvonne
My 11 year old has a passion for music. She wants lessons on the piano which she has never played and the alto saxophone which she has been playing for a year.