In these one-on-one piano lessons, I work with each learner, tailoring instruction to their abilities and unique interests. 

** This class was designed for 1 student or 1 family/friend group to take a private lesson. Once I see your enrollment, I will make the event "private" so no one else can join. If you are looking for a 2- or 3- person group, please message me and I will send you a link so the others in your party may join.**

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Whether a new beginner or advanced pianist, I will help propel your learner to the next level with serious music theory disguised as fun games, exciting song-writing activities, and familiar tunes. I balance a fun, student-centered approach with more traditional models, often replacing boring theory worksheets with song-writing and music games. My goal is to build a creative, stress-free environment so that my students enjoy the music-making process.

The Suzuki method is at the core of many of my ideas about teaching music, meaning my methods are developmentally appropriate and lots of fun!


I teach a variety of musical topics with the goal of developing well-rounded musicians, including: 

• Technique (such as proper hand positioning, scales/chords, performance strategies.)

• Theory (note-naming, reading in the staff, rhythm, scales, chords, and key signatures.)

• Ear Training (playing songs by rote and by ear, sing-alongs, clap-backs, and music listening games.)

• Song-Writing and Improvisation (inventing melodies and rhythms, learning to write in simple notation and on the staff, learning to use technologies for notation, recording, and/or remixing.)

• Songs from a variety of musical styles (such as pop music, children's/folk songs, classical music, jazz, show tunes, etc.) 


#creative

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MATERIALS

For absolute new beginners, I will provide the sheet music as printable PDFs. If you do not plan on printing the sheet music, please arrange for your learner to be able to read the songs on an iPad or similar. Once the learner is ready to learn reading on the staff, I will recommend some age-appropriate music books available for purchase. I usually choose books from the Wunderkeys series, Faber Piano Adventures, and Supersonics Piano. If you still need to purchase an instrument, height-appropriate keyboard stand or piano bench, please message me for my recommendations.

For transfering students, I am quite happy to continue using whichever book is already being used in most cases. Please message me before enrolling if your learner would like to continue using their current book to see if I have a copy!


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SET UP

Please enable Original Sound setting (or Original Sound for Musicians) in your Zoom settings for all music classes!

For piano lessons, the video camera should be positioned to face the keyboard/piano keys to show the student's hands *and* face.  The side view of the keyboard is best.  Though not required, having a second device to place on the sheet music stand in front of the learner is also helpful if I need to screen-share music for new beginners.

At the first lesson, I may ask to see your seating arrangement. Often, young children need a booster seat and a footstool in order to play comfortably at an adult-sized instrument.

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SCHEDULING & MAKE-UP POLICY

If you do not see a time that works for you, or if you have more than one learner you would like to enroll, please message me. (Scheduling is subject to availability). 

New beginners are welcome to join me in a one-time trial lesson to see if we are a good fit before enrolling on weekly, on-going lessons:  → https://outschool.com/classes/private-piano-lessons-trial-lesson-zuLURHsm?usid=xT93q5Wy&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

I am happy to provide reschedule a lesson with at least 24-hours notice. Except for in the case of emergency, I cannot offer make up lessons for no shows. Since I am holding the time especially for your learner I am unable to give refunds for missed lessons (unless the teacher must miss class due to an extenuating circumstance.)

If you are a new to piano, I strongly recommend committing to 3 months of lessons to "try it out." Learning a new instrument is challenging; without a significant amount of time spent at the keys, it is not possible to determine if a student likes it or not.

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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL):
Class is appropriate for (CEFR: A2, B1, B2, C1, C2)
Please message me to let me know if your learner is A2 or B1.