Piano Lessons Monroe County, MI

Instruments: Piano, Music

I've been teaching regularly for about seven years. Ever since I started with my first student, I have loved every minute of it. I am always passionate and encouraging, and you can be sure that lessons with me will be engaging and loads of fun. I believe that you can't learn anything without making mistakes, so don't be afraid of trying new things and asking lots of questions. Of course practicing is very important to be successful as a musician, but it can be hard to stay focused and to maintain motivation and patients. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, French Horn, Piccolo, Music, Keyboard

For beginners we will take it slow but hard work is always needed. I can teach you everything that I know,but it’s up to the student to take in what’s going on and work hard to get down fundamentals . Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital performance. For adults, I try to find out what the student is interested in, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons engaging and fun, no matter their ability level. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet

It will be a challenge, but what I can definitely recommend is the Amazing Slow Downer app that could really help the student transcribe note for note without ever having to replay so much at the original tempo, whereas you could slow down the recording in order to catch certain notes of the solo with the amazing slow downer. Transcribing tunes can not only help the student identify notes, but help with rhythm and identifying certain licks, as well. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice

My students should share their performances online at family parties and are encouraged to perform in nursing homes and shelters. I encourage them to participate in programs and ensembles. I completed many programs growing up at Interlochen arts camp, North Carolina school of the arts, Indiana university music clinic, jazz improvisation ensemble with Michigan youth ensembles, sisters in jazz, Interlochen Arts Academy, 2 years at Cleveland Institute of Music, Bachelor of Music from University of Hawaii at Manoa, 10 years of post graduate studies. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Keyboard, Electric Guitar

Hello! While playing music is one of my favorite thing in the world, it doesn't seem to compare to teaching others how to make music. I'm a University of Michigan student who loves producing and jamming out. I started my musical career at age 10 with the cello, but pretty quickly changed to the piano. My formal education is lacking, but I've spent the last 12 years learning theory and performance through books, articles, and lots and lots of trial and error. Read More