One-On-One Private Piano Lessons
Heather Kirkconnell
Rising Star
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(257)
Learner-directed lessons perfect for keyboard students who need a little extra instructor time between group classes, or who prefer 1:1 to small group piano lessons.
Class experience
Beginner - Advanced Level
I've had over 15 years experience teaching private and small group music lessons, and I'm excited to bring that background and focus to learners here on Outschool. I accept learners of any musical background and any piano level. My focus is beginning music students, however I've taught intermediate and advanced piano, and am happy to work on an as-needed basis for more advanced students. Our class time will be structured similarly to my group classes. Every week we will practice...
Confidence in basic musicianship skills such as maintaining a steady beat, audiating (hearing) music in one's head, and playing with healthy and helpful technique at the piano or keyboard.
I have a degree from Oberlin Conservatory where I studied organ, harpsichord, and piano. After my undergraduate work in music, I travelled to France where I studied French baroque music on a scholarship, studied in The Netherlands, and played in recitals in and around Paris. I have extensive experience teaching a wide variety of ages in both group and private lessons, and extensive professional performance experience at the keyboard. I am particularly focused on teaching students HOW to practice, not simply what to practice, so that their musical work with me will benefit them in whatever direction they take their studies after our time working together. I look forward to meeting you!
Homework Offered
Students will be given weekly practice assignments based on their level, repertoire, goals and interests. Depending on level, daily practice should range from 10-60 minutes a day.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
A touch sensitive or weighted keyboard of at least 60 keys. The appropriate level method book selected from Music Moves for Piano by Marilyn Lowe, unless a different method is being used and has been approved by myself.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Zoom settings should be set to "high fidelity music" settings so that Zoom filters do not interfere with the student's performance. Younger students may benefit from having an adult help them practice and work at the keyboard from time to time, although I try to teach students independence from the start. Sometimes computer/device microphones do not pick up music well enough for me to hear it. You can check your device's microphone qualities. Ideally, a microphone with with high sample rates (at least 44.1 kHz) and bit depth (at least 16 bits) will work best. There are lots of inexpensive microphones that will work well, if your internal microphone isn't high enough quality.
Rising Star
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(257)
Bachelor’s of Music in Performance, Oberlin Conservatory, USA Diplôme de Perfectionnement, Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional de Versailles, France 15+ years working, performing, and teaching piano, general music, choir, and organ all over the...
1-on-1 Lessons
$42
per sessionMeets on demand
25 min
Completed by 25 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-18
