Piano Lessons Pennsylvania

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Violin, Viola, Keyboard

As Shinichi Suzuki said, musical harmony breeds social harmony; to learn and make music together helps us all. For this I have grown the string and choral programs in Elmhurst's 51st Avenue Academy; taught violin, viola, and chamber music at the Queens College Center for Preparatory Studies in Music; led the Stony Brook Pre-College chamber music program; taught strings and chorus in Kiev, Ukraine; taught graduate education courses at Touro College online; and enjoy teaching music at NJ's Calderone School. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Music, Keyboard

I teach both classical and contemporary styles. I focus heavily on ear training and healthy ways to sing out and grow vocal range. For piano lessons, I generally use Alfred's curriculum but I am open to what a student has used previously as well. I will work to keep lessons fun and engaging according to what the student's needs are at the time. I will send homework and often encourage students to record progress through the week when they are able to practice. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Clarinet, Accordion

In 2007, I graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Science in Music Education. I was a member of the Penn State Marching Blue Band and have participated in several Alumni Blue Band performances since graduating. I went on to earn my Masters of Music in Music Education from Northwestern University in 2012. I enjoyed teaching music in the public school for ten years. In addition to teaching, I have also been the piano accompanist for both middle and high school choirs. Read More

Instruments: Piano

He tailors the materials used to the individual student but has most commonly used Alfred piano lesson books, particularly for young students. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Music

Arias is both an avid performer and educator of the trumpet and piano. She is currently a member of the Brass Band of Appalachia based out of Bristol, VA and an active freelance musician in the Pittsburgh area. She recently performed at the William Adam International Trumpet Festival; the International Trumpet Guild Conference; and was featured as a soloist with the Appalachian State University Concert Band. A native of West Union, Ohio, Arias grew up on a farm in the Ohio Valley where she spent her days either playing the trumpet for her adoring audience (her animals) or out adventuring on the farm with her horses, goats, dogs, and cats. Read More