Piano Lessons Mountain

Instruments: Piano

I have tried almost every method book available. Once I have met a student, it is important that I find instruction books that I hope will be appealing to the student. Basic theory is absolutely fundamental to learning to play. There are many different theory books as well as online theory lessons. However, at the very beginning of lessons, I like to use manuscript paper and ask the student to write his/her own music. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Trombone, Recorder, Euphonium

I play trombone in the Colorado Wind Ensemble, William and the Romantics (a 20 piece big band), and the Mile High Brass Quintet. I teach music at Broomfield Academy. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Flute, Piccolo

Fortunately, music has been the central part of my life since I began lessons. Early on I knew I wanted to be a professional, and practiced to be able to study at some of the best music institutions in this country. My first formal training took place at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Oberlin College, the Aspen Music Festival, Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University and Carnegie Hall followed. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trombone, Bass Guitar, Double Bass, Bassoon, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I've been lucky enough to perform all over the U.S. and a lot of Europe by touring with different bands in high school, college, and independent touring groups. I've been teaching private lessons off and on for about 5 years now. It's been a goal of mine to learn as many instruments as possible throughout my life and focus on the instruments I love. I've been able to learn the piano, organ, all kinds of guitars, clarinet, oboe, saxophone, bassoon, trumpet, trombone, percussion instruments, and vocals. 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