Piano Lessons Pennsylvania

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone

From intimate venues to prestigious concert halls, each stage has been a canvas for artistic expression. One of the most unforgettable moments was gracing the iconic Museum of Modern Art l in New York, where I shared my love for the saxophone and jazz with a captivated audience. These experiences have not only shaped me as a musician but also fueled my passion for teaching. I believe in fostering a nurturing and inspiring learning environment where students can explore their creativity and unlock their musical potential. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Saxophone, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Hello! I'm Charley, a professional musician, songwriter and educator currently based in Northeastern Pennsylvania. I studied electric bass at Berklee College of Music and have spent the last 15 years touring the world with various groups and working as a studio musician. I am a bassist by trade, but am fluent with guitars, piano, saxophones, auxiliary percussion and a wide range of analogue and digital synthesizers. I have collaborated with musicians who play for a wide range of artists, including Alabama Shakes, Derek Trucks, Clairo, Cage The Elephant, and many more. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I have been teaching piano for a year so far and it has been one of the highlights of my musical life. I love to find innovative and fun ways to make music theory and technique easier to understand for young minds. My #1 goal as a teacher is help students grow a passion for music, and equip them with tools to use for a future of music-making and music-enjoying. Another point of importance for me as a teacher is emphasizing the many ways/paths to learn and appreciate music, and introducing different styles of music-making at a young age (reading sheet music, learning music by ear, improvisation, producing music). Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Viola, Recorder

I began student teaching in the late 90’s when I was in high school. I continued to teach on the weekends throughout college and graduate school at Joyful Sounds School of Music. While studying String Pedagogy at Temple University, I taught for the Community Music Scholars Program, a program in conjunction with the Philadelphia public schools allowing low income students to have private lessons at a reduced rate. After graduate school, I continued to teach at Joyful Sounds School of Music and started my own home studio. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Drums, Bass Guitar, Organ, Synthesizer, Harmonica, Ukulele, Mallet Percussion, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I have no set style of teaching as every student is different. There are certain fundamentals that every musician should know and over the years I have discovered various methods that clear up the mysteries that befall the aspiring musician. Written music is not an exact science and for every rule there seems to be several exceptions. This can be quite confusing for the novice musician and through my extensive experience in the trade, I have found certain key components that dispel the fear that many students have of traditional classic training. Read More