Piano Lessons Mountain

Instruments: Piano, Flute

For beginners I normally use my own methods. I try to observe and understand how each student learns and play to their strengths. Some students are play more by ear so playing it first for them helps them more than sight reading. Other times sight reading with finger placement reminders helps more. For intermediate and adult students finding what they are interested in learning is a key teaching method and helps them keep interest and remember what they are taught. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice

I spent my graduate years teaching non-major voice lessons, which was incredibly exciting.  I worked with undergraduate students with completely different backgrounds and passions from pre-med to journalism to theatre.  Along with different interest academically, they also had unique musical tastes, so the repertoire for each student was tailored to their interests.  I want my students to work on music they are passionate about.  As a professional teacher with Flatts and Sharpe, I provided musical instruction for students of diverse backgrounds and interests, personalizing each lesson to the unique needs and personalities of each students. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I am mainly using Alfred's Premier Piano series in my curriculum for beginning students who are children. I include material from other method books that help meet the needs I want for my students. It is very important for any student at any level to have a strong technical foundation starting with proper posture and hand shape. When learning new songs and pieces, I start off with aural experiences for the students, especially when rhythm is difficult. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Drums, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion

I began teaching shortly before I graduated high school in 2012. My high school had a very successful marching band program and was closely tied with a local drum corps, which helped me become experienced in leading group rehearsals and clinics for drumlines and front ensembles around this time. Leading in to college, I continued this and also began teaching students individually which only helped to underline my love of teaching! Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice

In my piano classes I use the Bastien piano method beginning at the primer level for the children. If they have had previous lessons, I am more than willing to continue with their current method. For adult piano students I use the Older Beginner Piano Course by Bastien. Again, if they wish to continue with previously studied materials, I am more than happy to comply with that. For voice students, the music is geared to the individual. Read More