This ongoing, once-a-week class is for students who want to learn piano and music theory.  I tailor my lessons to the individual.  From beginners to early advanced, I have been helping students achieve their musical goals for over a decade.

**Please let me know in advance of your child's first lesson what they would like to learn and if they have had music lessons before.  If you do not see a time that works for you, reach out to me.  I may have other availability during the week.  If you would like 45 minute or 1 hour lessons (best for intermediate/advanced) I offer that as well.**

Piano:  I use a method like Faber’s Piano Adventures or the Alfred Series with beginners.  I will meet intermediate/advanced students where they are and we will go from there.  I can prepare students for Royal Conservatory of Music / ABRSM exams, or we can just use the material without exams in the mix.  These books include classical repertoire, studies, technique, and sight-reading/ear training.  Students who want to learn their favorite songs from the radio, we can do that too provided you have already done some work in a method book and can read some music!  To students who have done some work in a method book and have a few years of lessons behind them, I can also teach comping/chording, which is a type of accompaniment playing for those who want to sing along with their playing or accompany other musicians (in a band, for example.)  This type of lesson includes understanding key signatures, the circle of fifths, scales, chord types, chord inversions and how to use them, roman numerals and chord symbols, etc.  Not sure?  No problem, I am happy to consult on materials and goals.

Theory:  Music theory is an important part of any music lesson and will generally be taught alongside piano.  However some students just wish to take a theory class as a standalone, and I’m happy to oblige.  Whether the student is prepping for a theory exam or just wants to learn the ins and outs of music-reading, I can provide tutoring in this subject.  All that is needed is a theory workbook at the appropriate level, which I can recommend if needed.

There is really no limit to what we can achieve in our piano classes.  The most important thing to me is that students are having fun and enjoying the process of learning music!