Piano Lessons in William Penn Annex West, PA

Instruments: Piano

I've had numerous students over the years, and at every lesson try to leave the student with a clear path to follow that is not too demanding, while still leading on to new levels of development. Many techniques I use are self-learned from trial and error.  I've done the work for the student.  This enables the student to make the most progress with limited practice time. I show my students how to practice, and also encourage them to explore the music they love. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

KINDERGARTEN ACADEMY, Mechanicsburg Area School District, Mechanicsburg, PA 2018 Student Teaching. General Music • Co-teach general music lessons to several groups of children. • Develop basic music skills using singing, movement and instruments. • Design effective lesson plans for co-teaching. PAXTONIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Central Dauphin School District, Harrisburg, PA LAWNTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Central Dauphin School District, Harrisburg, PA PHILLIPS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Central Dauphin School District, Harrisburg, PA CHAMBERS HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Central Dauphin School District, Harrisburg, PA 2017 Student teaching. Read More

Instruments: Piano Keyboard

Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a student's desire to progress,and makes students eager to learn more. By trying to find out what inspires a student, I can tailor my teaching to their needs. Build confidence. More than two-thirds of respondents (68 percent) cited lack of confidence as a problem that prevents their students from succeeding in mathematics. One of the most challenging and rewarding things about teaching is the struggle to figure out what works. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Music

For young beginning piano students, I typically start with John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano: The First Grade Book and move up throughout the series from there. For young beginning voice students, I start with lessons on proper breath support, sight-singing, intonation exercises, and warm-ups to shape their voice. For both my piano and voice students, I establish a strong, classical foundation that is built on fundamentals to get their instrument working properly and then branch out to other genres from there. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet Keyboard

I began teaching in high school, where I taught lessons to the younger students as well as instructed my jazz band in improvisation lessons. I enjoyed problem solving with my students and figuring out the appropriate exercise or explanation to help them get over a particular hurdle. In college I taught at a music school, where I branched out from teaching saxophone to clarinet, flute, and piano as well. I also gained a lot of experience with very young students at this school. Read More

Instruments: Piano

In Russia, I was a concert pianist as well as a teacher of classic piano theory and performance.  I was a soloist who performed with a full orchestra as well as being a chamber musician, accompanist for singers and for strings. Since I came to the United States, I have concentrated more on teaching.  I have taught piano at many music schools and have also given private lessons, both at students' homes and at my music studio.  My piano students have won multiple awards at music competitions in Russia and the United States.  In 2006, a student of mine won first prize at the West Chester University Music Competition.  Then in 2011, my students won prizes in the International Music Competition, the National League Competition and the Tri-County Competition. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

For piano students ages 5-9, I generally use the Faber and Faber Piano Adventures series. For piano ages 10-12 I use the Older Beginner series. My teen and adult students normally work out of and Adult All in One series. For more advanced piano students Ill work repertoire, theory and scales/technique as needed/desired by the student. For voice, I tailor the lessons to the students age, interest and ability. Read More