Burt Griswold Pianist

Burt Griswold Pianist

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About

The satisfaction of hearing a new piece of music played by ourselves or a student never grows old! I have learned it's possible to have fun at every step of the way to becoming an accomplished pianist!

Lesson are tailored to your individual needs. Beginning students learn how to read music and how music works. Beginners learn their way around the piano and how to make it sound great, plus how to improvise music, how to pick up songs by ears and how to compose their own music. Aspiring composers/song writers can receive help developing their ideas into finished music.

Science proves that playing music improves cognitive ability (ability to pay attention) and brain performance in general. Music makes us whole. The complete musician takes advantage of music's ability to benefit them mentally (neurologically) physically and emotionally.

If you already play the piano and want to go to another level I can help you. If you have a particular goal, like playing a certain piece or kind of music, I can help. Playing different styles of music, pop, rock, jazz, classical, increases your enthusiasm for music.


Highlights

Hired 16 times
1 employee
24 years in business
Serves Long Beach , CA
Offers online services

Payment methods

Cash, Check, Venmo, Paypal, Zelle

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Details

Years experience

No formal training; some self-taught experience, 0 – 2 years experience, 2 – 4 years experience, 4+ years of experience

Able to read music

Student can read music, Student cannot read music

Lesson length

30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes

Student's age

5 – 10 years old, 11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old

Student has instrument

Students who have a piano, Students who have a keyboard

Interested musical styles

Classical, Jazz, Pop, I can make recommendations

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    David S.

    March 24, 2020
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    Mareta Z.

    Very good and flexible. My daughter is very happy with his performance.
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    October 01, 2019
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    Mareta Z.

    September 25, 2019
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    Bert J.

    My kids like him very much and he is very patient never teaching too fast for my kids. They have learned to play many many beautiful songs. He also has an affordable tuition. My kids will keep with him for very very long time.
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    July 12, 2019

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    Jennifer B.

    Burt is awesome! He was prompt and professional. I would highly recommend Burt.
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    July 03, 2018
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    Joanna N.

    Burt is a perfect piano teacher for my 6 years old boy! First lesson my boy starts to learn how to read music. I love the way how Burt gives firm encouragement which helps my boys mind set about learning a new instrument.
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    December 05, 2017
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    Frequently asked questions

    Typically lessons are tailored for the individual student's needs. The student's needs can be determined in the first lesson. 

    I have both a performance background and an in-depth knowledge of music (theory, composition, arranging). I have taught extensively privately and with music schools including Westminster Music Academy in Huntington Beach, Laguna School of Music in Laguna Beach, Taylor Robinson Music, and Lessons.com.

    Education: Caifornia State College San Bernardino, composition, performance, Western and Eastern music theory, ethnic music, choral music and electronic music with Richard Saylor; Golden West College, jazz and improvisation with jazz pianist Jerry Schroeder, midi arranging/composing with renound Big Band arranger Tom Kubis; Long Beach City College, film scoring; Cypress College, SATB choral singing with Sheridan Ball.

    I've performed as piano soloist and accompanist for rock groups, jazz ensembles and choirs. I've also sung with choral groups and toured the US, Europe and the Middle East, and recorded commercially with the choral group Meritage ("50 most loved Christmas Carols"). I was accompanist/ choral director/ arranger for the Teaching of the Inner Christ church in Long Beach, Ca for ten years. 

    Also, I have a steady output of musical compositions, from instrumentalal music, pop music and songs to compositions for SATB choir. My music is a combination of live and digital instruments that can be heard on the CD's "Meditation" volumes 1 and 2, and "Atalanta Fugiens: Fifty Alchemical Fugues".

    I also do studio session work and use the keyboard regularly in the studio for composition and as a primary input device for midi sequencing, from initial idea to final arrangement.

    My basic rate is $30/half hour and I can give a discount to students who pre pay a month or more.

    I started teaching piano part time many years ago and only after I met a great teacher named Robert Rios ran a music school did I embrace teaching. At the time I was performing music but not teaching and it worked out well. Since then I have worked with different schools and agencies. Currently I am self employed and travel to students.

    I have taught group piano classes and individuals students one on one privately and with schools. I teach all ages.

    Any time a student clicks with the piece of music they have been making efforts to learn, receiving the enjoyment of playing and getting the positive feedback that comes with it. My enthusiasm for teaching piano continues to increase!

    Find a teacher you resonates with. Satisy yourself that they can teach you. Find someone who challenges you, like a musical fitness trainer.

    What music do you like. 

    What do you see yourself doing with music in a year? In five years? 

    Are you willing to devote time to playing your instrument every day?


    Services offered

    Piano
    Music Theory
    Synthesizer