Piano Lessons Mountain

Instruments: Piano, Keyboard

Music is one of the highest arts we have, often described as a universal language. I hope my teaching encourages students towards forming their own answers for "why?" and helping them to discover the "how" with every piece of music they work with. Together with my students, I want to help them find a higher purpose for the act of preparation, practice, study, and performance, so that these come from a genuine place. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Cello, Viola, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Synthesizer, Piccolo, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Latin Percussion

I have been playing flute since 7th grade and marching percussion since 8th grade (I am in my 3rd year in high school). I have been playing string instruments for a year and a half after taking classes in college. I have also been playing piano since I was about 10 and have picked up different instruments along the way like clarinet. I am majoring in percussion while working towards my bachelors in music education. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

My teaching experience began in Webster, South Dakota as their high school band director for 11 years. I was then invited to move back to my college town of Brookings, South Dakota to be their middle school band director. I moved to Sioux Falls and taught in the Catholic School System for a number of years. Then I was fortunate to teach my last 11 years in beautiful southern California where I taught instrumental music at elementary to high school levels. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

Watching a student develop a passion for music is a very rewarding feeling.  Thats why I feel it is important that each student progresses at his or her own pace.  Everyone learns at different paces and in different ways. I set achievable goals for each lessons, and use enthusiasm and positivity as my catalysts.  By finding out what inspires the student, I can adjust my lessons accordingly to their wants and needs. Read More

Instruments: Piano

Hi! My name is Kyra. I am a pianist-composer with a deep love of performing, accompanying, and composing, as well as a desire to help each student progress and find joy in the journey! I began my college degree studying Piano Performance at Brigham Young University and finished in 2023 with a degree in Commercial Music. I have been teaching piano since high school, and have always loved the opportunities I have to share my knowledge with my students. Read More