Frederick I  
Instruments: Piano
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Musical Theater, Showtunes, Spirituals, Swing, Avant-garde

My teaching experience dates back to my teen years. I began teaching drums at a local music store when I was a senior in high school, as I was already playing professionally with a local band. I continued when I went to college, teaching both piano and drums to kids and adult beginners, as well as college students on campus. This continued into my graduate studies, where I was also a Music Theory T.A. for two years. Currently, I am able to incorporate these broad, related teaching concepts (rhythm/percussion-based, piano-based, and theory/structure-based) into one coherent package.

I actually do not have a specific method of instruction. Due to the fact that I teach multiple styles, I approach each student based on their particular needs and experience. I do, however, incorporate the study of technique and basic harmonic progressions with all styles of study, whether one is learning a jazz standard, a show tune, or a classical sonata. I do not approach technique with the standard, potential rigidity for which it is usually associated; I try to keep it open and creative. My primary goal in teaching is to allow the student to discover and broaden their own awareness of musical structure and, hopefully, have this become a fulfilling experience.