Joan Glotzbach Piano Studio

When meeting a new student, I ascertain what they already know about music and playing the piano, and what they want to get from taking piano lessons.  Then I provide music books and tools to help them meet their goals.  They will reimburse me for applicable items.

Attended Florida State University and completed Bachelor of Music at University of Alabama in Huntsville with a major in piano and a split minor in organ and voice.  Started lessons at age eight and have been teaching for over 40 years.  I am a member of Music Teacher's National Association, Alabama Music Teacher's Association and Huntsville Music Teacher's Association and enter interested and qualified students in auditions and competitions.  I have taught ages 3 through 72 and have been active in several types of music - Directing orchestras for musicals, directing choirs, playing bells and percussion in Concert Bands, and playing keyboard in a Big Swing Band. 

I teach 30 minute lessons for $30, 45 minute lessons for $45 and hour lessons for $60 once a week and ask students to pay by the lesson.

I began piano lessons at age 8 and have always enjoyed music in all its various forms. As I grew, I knew that my greatest joy would be in helping others to learn the wonderful effects that music can have on individuals and also how it can be therapeutic to the soul.

Last year my students had a Halloween Recital and dressed in their favorite costumes.   We usually have a Christmas/Winter Recital and always have a Spring recital.

Try to match personalities that would be appropriate for the student.  Also, find out their qualifications - especially if the student wants to major in music.

They need to have an instrument to practice on, and enough time required to learn the lessons given each week.  Everyone learns at different paces, but the student needs to have an atmosphere that would be conducive to practice without distractions.