Piano Lessons in Westcreek, TX

Instruments: Piano

For children it will be differnet books from adults.For adult students I will choose the books and pieces based on their goals and expectations of playing the piano. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Accordion Fiddle Keyboard

As a teacher my goal is to build up a student's core knowledge and skills to create a confident performer who is competent in music.The student's level and goals determine what exactly I include in my lessons. I find a good music theory core is important not only for classical musicians but especially for those wishing to learn how to improvise and play by ear. For this reason I make it a little part of each lesson, with focus devoted to practical applications for the instrument being learned. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

For beginner students who are children, I start with Bastien Piano Basics. Once the students understand the music concepts properly, at the late beginner level I transition them to Nancy and Randall Faber's Piano Adventures. In my experience, this method provides a wider range of repertoire that the children are familiar with and enjoy practicing! Read More

Instruments: Piano

I believe that making progress in an enjoyable way is what keeps people most motivated, and I do my best to make that happen. While students will find that their progress is influenced by their practice habits, it's also my goal to make clear what effective practice looks like, what kinds of questions they might ask to figure things out, and how to be patient with themselves. In short, my job as a teacher is to help students become more effective at figuring things out, while paying attention to their level of motivation/enjoyment. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Keyboard Djembe

For beginning students (regardless of age instrument) I try to simplify the approach and work on a set of warm ups/exercises coupled with a performance piece or song that they can feel good about and lots of fun listening assignments. From there I have a few options of instruction methods that I tailor to the individual student. More intermediate/advanced students will not escape from some of the basics (metronome, scales, rudiments etc.) but will be met with many more choices of performance material based more on their individual goals. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

Over thirty years experience as a piano teacher. Experienced in teaching all ages, and have graduated from a class specialized in pedagogy to teach children at a very early age. Familiar with Russian, and American notation system. Read More