Piano lessons in Sachse, TX

PIANO LESSONS IN SACHSE, TX FOR ALL AGES AND SKILL LEVELS

PIANO LESSONS FOR CHILDREN

I teach private 1-on-1 piano lessons and also group lessons in a home studio. The group setting works for some students, but I believe focused attention from an experienced teacher is the best way to help a child succeed at the piano. I make lessons fun for kids, and we play musical games and do “off-the-bench” musical learning activities from time to time. I do maintain a rigorous musical structure in lessons, and I prioritize technique, note reading, and rhythm right from the beginning. I will also send your child home with instructions on how to practice that week, along with notes for the caretaker on how to help.

PIANO LESSONS FOR TEENS AND ADULTS

I’ve helped many high schoolers and adults on the piano. Teens often join my studio with previous musical experience (either from a band program, theater program, or another piano teacher). I will quickly assess what students know and don’t know and structure my teaching accordingly. Regarding adults, I have helped numerous beginners. Each adult brings a different goal: some want to sight read, some want to practice for two hours per day and reach an advanced level in 2-3 years, while others want to participate in worship or a local band. I will help you reach your specific goals.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN IN MY PIANO LESSONS?

As a classically trained pianist, I always prioritize technique. Your hand position, breathing, amount of tension, posture and  more will greatly influence what you are able to accomplish at the piano.

Reading is another priority. We will learn notes on the staff, learn the keys, and practice reading with both hands together. Eventually, you’ll be able to pick up a piece of brand new music and “sight read” through it – this unlocks the ability to work as a collaborative pianist (or “accompanist”) if you so choose.

Rhythm is another key factor in musicianship. We’ll learn time signatures, note values (whole notes, quarter notes etc.), ties, and other rhythmic features in music, and we will always work on maintaining a steady beat, regardless of the genre. Things like ritardando and rubato matter, but a steady rhythm is even more important.

Music theory will also come into play. I’m an experienced composer, arranger, and orchestrater, and I can help my students learn key signatures, musical structure and form, scale degrees, transposition, and so much more.

This is far from an exhaustive list of things you can learn – please reach out if you have any specific questions.

MY STUDIO LOCATION

My studio is just a 14 minute drive from Sachse, TX. Students often travel west to my Richardson studio via S State Highway 78, then up the President George Bush Trpk. Some students take E Campbell Road and follow it along Firewheel Golf Park. For the after-school crowd, I’m located near Abbett Elementary, Stinson Elementary, Luna Elementary, and Lister Elementary School, among others.

For piano lessons in Plano or piano lessons in Richardson and the entire surrounding area, please get in touch! I’d love to work with your family and help you reach an advanced level at the piano.