What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed30 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Class Experience
If your student is an absolute beginner, or has been playing piano for several years, these piano lessons are right for them! I provide quality, fun, personalized piano lessons to meet your child where they are, and get them where they want to go. In these lessons, we will be learning: *How the piano works *Healthy hand and finger technique *Basic music theory and note reading *New songs to put what we're learning into practice *How to improvise and express ourselves If you are a student of mine who is continuing from a previous lesson class, we will be focusing on the concepts and piano skills you are currently working on. If you are a new student, we will pick up wherever you are at your current level; whether you are a beginner or have been taking lessons for a few years. This one-time lesson will give you a good feel of whether lessons with me are right for you! Before class, please let me know your current playing level. This is a beginner to late-intermediate friendly class. I am prepared to help you with anything you would like to focus on or have questions about, and I am also prepared to give you a thorough introduction to the piano if this is your first piano lesson ever. Since it is one-on-one, the lesson will be personalized to your level, goals, and needs! Note: *Please have the camera and sound on for this class, as it is always interactive since this is a private lesson. Please place the camera where I can see you at the piano or keyboard. *No piano books are required for this one-time class, unless you are continuing your studies with me from previous lessons.
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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi, my name is Mrs. Ruthie, and I am so excited to meet you!
I am a professional harpist and private music teacher living in West Tennessee, USA. I teach from my own music studio online and in-person, and I am thrilled to expand my studio onto the Outschool platform. In my studio, I specialize in teaching private piano, voice, and harp lessons. Here on Outschool, you will find my "Piano Lessons: Personalized for You!" for any age group, as well as fun, small group singing classes for young learners and teenagers.
Music has been in my life since I was very young, when I began learning the piano at the age of 4. I started studying the harp at age 11, receiving my Diploma in Harp Performance from the acclaimed Associated Board of the Royal School of Music (ABRSM) in 2018. I am an alumni of Union University in Tennessee where I studied harp, voice, and piano. I graduated with my Bachelor's of Music in Composition in 2020.
Along with my classical music studies, I have well-rounded experience participating in many different styles of music while playing the harp, piano, or being a vocalist. I have experience in lead roles in musical theater productions, have participated in high-level choral and A-Capella singing groups, lead music with the piano in contemporary and more traditional churches, and played my harp for countless events ranging from symphonies to private parties. And as much as I love performing, in the last year and a half, I have found that I LOVE teaching music. With over 40 weekly private students ranging from 4 year-olds to 70 year-olds, teaching the beauty of music to my diverse student base keeps me inspired everyday. I hope to inspire your learner to love playing music as much as I do.
I live with my husband and our little orange kitten "Winnie" in a small town in Tennessee. Besides all things music, I love to spend time with my family and friends, cook yummy food, and work in my garden. Please reach out if you have any questions about my studio!
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Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$31
per sessionMeets on demand
30 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12