Piano Lessons Mountain

Instruments: Piano, Synthesizer, Keyboard

I am a composer, pianist, computer musician, and producer with a love for music of just about any style or genre. I am also an avid educator, and it is my goal as a teacher to help instill in my students a drive to achieve their highest musical aspirations. I am a very patient and encouraging person, and my students tend to enjoy working with me. I am deeply committed to attaining the highest level of craftsmanship that I can, both in my compositional output and in my piano playing. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Bass Guitar

My methods differ for each instrument. For piano I will start with Alfred's basic piano course if the student is a beginner. It helps students visualize the basic techniques for sitting and playing the piano in a way that will prevent injury. From there we walk through the book until the student understands how the keys and reading music works. After this, I start to assign different songs and/or assignments that match the student's learning style and interest in music. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Music

I help my students to first build a musical foundation. I motivate my students to practice consistently until they develop their own intrinsic motivation and aesthetic sensitivity to music. I allow them to bring in world music from other cultures or pop music and arrange and adapt it to their levels. My students regularly win the highest level of awards possible in State and local competitions, because I teach them how to tap into their innate music intelligence and to grow a love for it. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I feel my most important job is to foster a love and passion for piano in my students. Therefore, I try to set realistic goals for my students at each lesson, and to acknowledge their accomplishments. I feel that this helps to fuel their desire and eagerness to learn. Once I find out what inspires each of my students, I can tailor my instruction accordingly. Read More

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