Piano Lessons Mountain

Instruments: Piano, Violin

I like to use Essential Elements for beginners, especially children. It's also helpful to use if the children are in an orchestra. I also like to work with the Suzuki method for those who are interested in doing it. It's important that I help beginners in how to get the best resonance and basic techniques to build confidence for performance or specific goal they have in mind. I also create flash cards and games to help in understanding theory and notation. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I diligently create lesson plans for each student to ensure that we do not go over the same things over and over and to help a more sequential learning. I use several piano method books for beginner and intermediate students, depending on their previous piano lessons and specific needs. For younger students, I use either Fabers Piano Adventures or Snell and Hidys Piano Town. For an older beginner or intermediate students, I typically would start with John Thompson method books. Read More

Instruments: Piano

"Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything." (Plato, Greek philosopher) Following the lesson pattern of my aforementioned piano teacher, Mrs. Thomas, my lesson ALWAYS (unless it's your birthday!) starts with a short music reading test, followed by pieces, technique work, scales, theory and aural training. I believe that the comments of the following parent sum up my teaching style: "Thank you for your patience, kindness and humor while teaching our two boys...and for being a great piano teacher!" (Minjae K.) "You have a great rapport with all your students—they are lucky indeed!" (Ann Y.) Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

For beginner students who are children, I typically start with theSuzuki Book 1 or Hal Leonard's Essential Elements depending on the students wants/needs. Throughout the lessonsI will coverbasictheory such as chords, scales, and other guitar/piano/drums/bass fundamentals neccesary to grow.For adults, I like to do a thorough interview to get a feel for what it is they want out guitar/bass/piano/drum lessons and from that develop a lesson plan based on the lessons i was taught by my music teacher in college. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I take the time to dialogue with my students allowing them describe their vision and their desired goal. I then tailor a curriculum that best fits the student's learning style at an appropriate skill level geared toward achieving that goal successfully. Each one is encouraged to go at their own pace. Accomplishments are acknowledged and celebrated. For school age children, I've designed a colorful weekly practice assignment as guide for their practice times as an expression to show how much they accomplished in their studies. Read More