Jeff V  
Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Trombone, Organ, Synthesizer, Ukulele, Recorder, Euphonium, Music, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, Country, Gospel, Musical Theater, Showtunes, Spirituals, Swing, New Age, Marching Band, Avant-garde

I started teaching private piano in 1991 and have trained over 200 private students since starting. I have taught K-12 music in public schools since 1991. My students' ages have ranged from 3 to 66+. As I am fully retired from the public school music classroom, I have expanded my times available for private students - piano, keyboard, ukulele, guitar, and all brass instruments are welcome. My curriculum spans many styles of music, based on the needs and desires of the student, but also preparing the student for musicianship in any situation. My instruction includes a well-rounded mix of technique, theory, and literature. I have also recently entered the world of online teaching, opening up the opportunity to teach students outside of my immediate area.

Whatever instrument private studies we are working on, a balanced approach of performance, literature, theory, and technique are studied. Once the groundwork is established, we even work through composition on their chosen instrument. Students work at their own pace. I have some students who move quite swiftly through their levels, and that is great. Others may need more time, and that is fine. I do find that students who utilize regular and purposeful home practice will tend to get through levels a fair amount quicker. Most recently, my younger through intermediate learners have been using the Faber Method, which is a very comfortable fit for most students. We are always analyzing along the way to be sure our curriculum is a good fit, and adjust if necessary.