Piano Lessons Mountain

Instruments: Piano, Guitar

My students learn a lot of valuable information right from the very first lessons.  We work towards building up a repertoire of songs they can really play from memory.  I teach a vast array of styles and genres. Everything from beginner Suzuki to Chopin pieces that are over 10 minutes long! I also enjoy songwriting, lyric writing, ear training, and studying harmony. I won't pass over the core subjects of sight reading, repertoire, and technique. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice

The main thing to remember is that not one student fits the mold of another. It is important to discover the learning style of each student and teach accordingly. Now this is easier said than done, but when you've been teaching as long as I have, you learn to adapt your teaching style to their learning style. I am not strict or stern. I don't scare my students. But I do expect students to listen and respond. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Keyboard

I began teaching lessons at age 14 to young neighborhood beginners. As I progressed through the years, I expanded my range of student ability from beginner to upper intermediate, and from ages 6 to... well, older than me and I'm now 60! I have taught hundreds of students and enjoyed every one of them. I find that the more effort, especially in consistent and efficient practice (to be explained and demonstrated by me), that my students put in, the more pleasure and satisfaction they get out of it! Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

For beginning students who are children, I start with Rubank's Elementary Method book.  This will provide the student with the basic fundementals.  I will then introduce the student to a variety of solo repertoire for his or her instrument. I try to make my lessons as fun as possible so the child grows up with music as a fun, artistic outlet.  For students who already have knowledge on their instrument or who are adults, I aim to find what the student is interested in, and adjust my instruction accordingly. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Violin

My style is light and cheery - I make the kids feel important and I acknowledge their progress regularly. I am not a knuckle-rapping teacher. Discipline comes naturally out of a love of learning and I notice when they are practicing and let them know and that induces more and continuous practicing. I don't guilt-trip them if they don't - I use a "try to do more or better this week" approach if they have a low practice amount last week! Read More