I believe that learning music is unique to every person. That's why my students get to set their own pace and make choices based on what makes music fun for them. We do this by supplementing the basic lesson books with other materials and activities based on student preferences. 

Piano lessons aren’t just about learning to play the piano – it’s about becoming a musician, and having fun while learning to express yourself through music!

My students will not only learn to read and play, they will also receive foundational instruction in music theory, aural perception, improvisation, and composition from the very beginning because these are the tools musicians use to communicate feelings and ideas in their music. 

At a typical lesson the following will occur:

• Teacher arrives at student household.

• Warm ups

• Lesson content may include the following in any order:

  • Demonstration of and/or conversation about new concepts

  • Sight reading

  • Playing/singing from the method book and other assigned pieces 

  • Theory workbook pages

  • Technique work (i.e. scales, solfège, etc.)

  • Games

  • Student composition

  • Other activities as approved by the teacher

• Warm downs if needed.

• Teacher departs.