Piano Lessons Mountain

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Cello, Drums, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Music, Keyboard

Once a three-year-old banging out chords on a piano, now a thriving cellist, pianist, percussionist, composer, and amateur recording engineer, my name is Rhett "Ret/R.D.C." North and I am a passionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic instructor who loves getting people excited about music! I am currently pursuing a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Composition and career certification in Music Technology, and my favorite part in everything I do is joining musicians, from beginner to master, in the joy of learning music. Read More

Instruments: Piano

When I accept a new student in my studio, I ask them what their goals are in piano lessons and what they want to get out of it. It is my lifelong mission to set my students up for success and I tailor my lesson plans according to their goals and their musical progress. I pay close attention to their primary learning styles and helping them utilise this to their advantage. Read More

Instruments: Piano

It is my belief that a teacher must be adaptive in order to create a positive experience for each student. For this reason, along with the lesson books, I prefer to help the student learn about what genre of music they are the most interested in. Some love to learn all types, but others have a "sweet" spot with certain composers or genres. I like to expound on that as much as possible, and help them to branch out from there. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Flute

My teaching experience dates back to my college days, as I began teaching private lessons 15 years ago, and have been teaching students at my home and at students' houses. Encouraging regular practice on a consistent schedule is one of the key points I emphasize for my students. To truly become an accomplished musician, a student must be motivated to practice daily. I've found that teaching both classical and modern music motivates students to practice and continue to learn. 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