The Shores Piano Studio
About
I taught music and movement classes in Laguna Niguel for over 30 years. I now am focusing on specializing in piano lessons and have re-located to my home in Dana Point. I teach beginning/intermediate piano for ages 6-adult. By 2019 I hope to also be offering music/piano to 3-5 year olds.
The joy in sharing my love and enjoyment of music with others.
Specialties
Years experience
Able to read music
Lesson length
Student's age
Student has instrument
Interested musical styles
No reviews (yet)
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
To know about the student, his or her interests and what kind of music he or she likes and wants to learn to play
To make student feel comfortable with me as well as motivate him or her to enjoy playing piano while developing a high standard of musical skills and knowledge
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Bachelor of Music Education, numerous classes and workshops in teaching music to children
American Orff-Schulwerk Association
American Recorder Society
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Private piano lessons are: $102/4 weeks 30 min.
$136/4 weeks 40 min.
How did you get started teaching?
General music teacher in public schools for 15 years.
Private music school owner/instructor since 1985.
What types of students have you worked with?
All ages
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Recorder and voice ensembles perform in Laguna Beach at the Winter Fantasy each year.
Annual festival with Music Rhapsody players alternating every other year from Laguna Niguel and Manhattan Beach
End-of-year concert with all recorder, voice and advanced piano students.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Open rapport, motivating, enjoyment while gaining valuable musical skills
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What does the teacher do in a lesson.
What goals does the teacher have for the student.