Piano Lessons Mountain

Instruments: Piano, Violin

Good practicing habits and proper technique are key. Fundamentals are important for the creating of greater skill potential. In the beginning, I do focus on form as well as producing a good tone out of the violin. Piano is similar with form. I believe the skills used in learning music can be used in learning other skills in life. My goal is not to just make a great musicians, but rather to encourage others in their endeavors and to teach a method of practice and learning that can be used in other areas in life. Read More

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

Every student is assigned music.  Beginning students often start in lesson books.  I use the Bastien book series for my youngest students, Alfred books for ages 6-11, and Bastien Books for students older.  As students grow and become more advanced I also assign solo pieces from other sources to supplement a students progress.  I tailor every lesson to fit a students particular strengths and weaknesses and no two lessons are ever the same.  For all levels I try to make the lessons fun and interesting. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin

I began teaching lessons as early as high school. It started out as a way to mentor younger students in my school district and get them ready for auditions for orchestras in high school. I then began to take other students and continued to do so throughout my undergrad. I have had students ranging from age 3 to age 15 before, but youre never too old to start learning music! A students experience with a teacher can make or break their interest in music. Read More

Instruments: Piano

For adult beginners, I use the Faber accelerated beginner method books. Once I see that the student is ready for a repertoire, I start introducing a piece that they could work on and possibly perform. For advanced students, typically I would start with the current piece(s) theyre working on and once I get a hang of their level, I may choose to assign a piece that will help them propel their musicianship. Read More