Nick Sievers Piano Lessons

About

When I work with students, I am not trying to make them into a specific kind of pianist. Instead we work to develop their own unique musicianship. In my lessons we avoid mechanical practicing and are always looking for creative and playful ways to develop the musicality. Often this will take the form of improvising, or singing if the student is comfortable. I am also experienced in teaching other musicianship skills such as theory, solfege and composition.

I have always loved teaching because I love to learn. In my lessons, I am always exploring and learning with the student. It is very engaging to enter into a lesson in this creative and playful way. The relationships that come out of this are always fulfilling and it is a joy to see how the student develops through the process.

Highlights

Serves San Francisco , CA

Specialties

Years experience

No formal training, 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

Under 5 years old, 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, Students who have neither

Interested musical styles

Classical, I can make recommendations

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Tim K.

We met Nick at a American Bach Soloist concert months ago. I overheard him talking about how he teaches piano. I asked him if we could talk in the lobby after the performance. We had a nice talk and I explained to him that my partner is in the early stages of Alzheimers and that he used to play the piano. Nick was very graceful and said he would love to make music with him. I also tossed in the idea and asked Nick could come to our house and give him the lessons there. Nick did not hesitate to say yes. Nick has been so patient and kind and you can tell he really loves what he does. My partner doesn’t remember a lot of things. But he knows that Fridays are his piano lessons. I can’t say enough kind things abut Nick. I think that anyone who would engage him will be a better person for it!

January 05, 2023

Frequently asked questions

What is your typical process for working with a new student?

Because every student is unique and has unique goals, I am very flexible with the kinds of things we work on in lessons. Often with new students, I find improvisation games/imitation games very helpful to get right into making music and developing the students musicality. This is especially good to do before jumping into learning music or reading music. Overall, I try to always make my lessons playful and never mechanical practice.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

I am a recent graduate from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. There I had extensive experience not just playing the piano but also composing, conducting and singing. This range of experience has taught me a lot about how one learns music and it has all informed my approach to teaching and playing the piano.

Services offered

Piano

Music Theory