Piano Lessons Southwest

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Piccolo, Keyboard

I have been teaching for more than 40 years. I began teaching private lesson in my home town, Baltimore, Maryland. I teach alto, saprano, and tenor saxophone, flute , piccolo, EWI, and piano. I also teach improvisation, music theory and ear training. I am experienced playing and teaching all genres of music from the age of 3 to 100. I have been in Dallas for 20 years. I taught in the Rockwall school system for 10 years and Brook Mays Music for 12 years. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I usually teach from the James Bastien Piano Method books. However if there is a certain methodology you would wish to learn, I am very open to teaching from that. I also teach students on how to practice effectively. I like to teach with the Socratic Method as much as possible. I want to encourage thinking and will ask questions to facilitate thinking. I integrate sight-reading, theory, technic into my lessons. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Keyboard

I take pride in my ability to tailor lesson plans, providing guidance that helps students navigate frustration, cultivate effective learning patterns, and achieve progressive goals, ultimately fostering a sense of accomplishment. I possess a strong aptitude for enhancing sight-reading, memorization, and piano techniques. My interpersonal skills shine through my ability to build rapport and read non-verbal cues, creating a supportive and conducive learning environment. I firmly establish a solid musical foundation by incorporating basic music theory into weekly lessons, infusing education with enthusiasm and a lighthearted, fun atmosphere. Read More

Instruments: Piano

With the younger beginners (elementary school), I’m very, very energetic! I do my best to break it balanced; however, I strive to make the environment as fun and warm and welcoming as they would like. I pride myself on leaving every child eager to learn more! With the older beginners (middle school and high school), I keep in mind their personalities and methods of learning and processing the material, so the lesson is still warm, but more balanced in nature. Read More

Instruments: Piano

Degreed Music educator, Cum Laude, PLU. 8 semesters of piano, student of Dr C Knapp,of Julliard. My childhood piano teacher, Joy Heidemann, of the Chicago Symphony. I am from a family of five generations of professional musicians, and my daughter just earned her master's degree in Piano Performance/Pedagogy, SMU; now a piano teacher at St John's in Houston. I love children and adult students, and work well with both. Read More