Jeanne Y  
Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Recorder, Keyboard, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
Styles: Classical, Pop, Country, Gospel, Musical Theater, Spirituals

I began giving lessons when I was around 15, since then I've continued to grow in my musical capabilities and gaining in students. I encourage my students to have fun when they take lessons with me and by doing that they stay motivated in learning and loving their instruments. I teach thru games and consistent practice that way the students are learning and having fun at the same time. By consistently practicing the students' mind and muscles gain "muscle memory" while learning their pieces. I give my students a wide array of pieces that way they can choose what they want to learn and still be motivated to learn those pieces.

For the younger students that take lessons with me I introduce them to Alfred's Basic Piano Methods. After the child understands the different notes and scales I will begin to introduce simple songs then gradually moving them up to their first guild and recital performance. If my lesson student is an adult however I will often ask what pieces they are interested in learning how to play. Once they tell me I will adjust my lesson plans to help the student reach their goal of learning that song that they wanted to play then encourage them to find harder pieces that they would like to learn how to play.