Piano Lessons Butler County, KS

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Fiddle

The ultimate goal for my teaching is to cultivate students' passion for music and their musical talents. I strongly believe that every individual student is different in terms of background, personality, and learning progress. My teaching approach is completely student-oriented, aiming to develop their musical skills and characters as unique individuals. I include step-by-step challenges into my lessons that are just challenging enough to keep my students feel accomplished without frustrations. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice

Hi, my name is Marianne! I graduated from Garden City Community College in 2011 with an Associate of Arts degree in Piano. From there I transferred to Southwestern Adventist University where I graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Sciences and minored in Vocal Music. I love to share my passion for music with others, and I hope to convey that to my students as well. My goal is to ignite that passion in my students so that not only they will want to share with others, but that they will find joy in it. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet, Saxophone, Flute, Piccolo

My teaching experience began when I was in high school. I did an independent study with the sophomore women's choir, and I got the opportunity to conduct on the final concert. When I went to Washburn for my music education degree, I had lots of experience in several public schools, observing other teachers and instructing students, as well as earning a spot as a staff member for the marching band. Read More

Instruments: Piano

My teaching style prioritizes keeping students engaged and having fun while ensuring every lesson is tailored to their specific needs and learning styles. I use discovery learning, guiding students to uncover answers through carefully crafted questions for deeper understanding and retention. By incorporating popular music, rhythm exercises with drums, and creative worksheets, I create a dynamic and enjoyable experience. My goal is to inspire self-expression and provide a personalized journey of musical growth. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Clarinet, Oboe, English Horn

I believe every student is different and therefore demands a different instruction style. Some students need a lot of encouragement and some students need more of a push. I also believe students need musical ideas to be presented to them in different ways. Some students need a visual explanation, some auditory, and some kinesthetic. Through my training to become a music educator at Missouri State University, I gained experience in several different types of students and I am confident I can help a large variety of students. Read More