Cristina P  

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  5.0 (4)

Instruments: Piano
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, Country, R&B, Musical Theater, Hip Hop, Showtunes, Spirituals

I was offered my first piano teaching job 5 years ago, and have continued to teach ever since. I've taught children as young as 4 years old and first-time adults as old as 60. The most rewarding experiences I've had as a teacher include watching shy, young students consistently evolve into mature young adults who leap at the chance to perform in recitals or take on new challenges in their musical careers. I always encourage a sound sense of self-discipline when I teach lessons. I've found that practicing the piano on a regular basis leads to a healthier work ethic that affects many other parts of a students' lifestyle. Lessons are also meant to be fun and inspiring, so the students have a deeper appreciation for music.

I typically start beginning students with the Alfred music book series. Once they've made sufficient progress, we move into a specific genre or two that they are most interested in. We learn about the style, and why it sounds the way it does. After we have a solid repitoire, students will be ready to perform!