About
From beginners to advanced. Young, mature, or in-between, our lessons will bring you through your music journey.
As your guide I will instruct you with inviting, comprehensive, and stress free exercises and games.
I will take your child step by step through the benchmarks we set together.
-Read music within three months.
-Be ready to perform for others within three months.
-Be ready to play music after the first lesson.
-Be ready to be evaluated by an accredited program within the first year.
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Years experience
Able to read music
Lesson length
Student's age
Student has instrument
Interested musical styles
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Lori P.
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a Bachelor Degree in Music with an emphasis in Piano Performance from CSU Stanislaus. I am certified through Music Teachers of California, and I am a member of Music Teachers National Association Texas-Pearland branch. I am Kindermusik certified. I have also served as a music director for several churches in a 17 year span.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
How did you get started teaching?
I started 15 years ago teaching out of Barkers Music in Modesto after working as a substitute teacher for 2 years. I started with 1 student, in a year I had over 20 students and in two years I had a full time studio of over 40 students.
What types of students have you worked with?
All ages and levels.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Ask about the teacher's experience and training. A lot of teachers did not get very far as pianists themselves and are limited on how far they can take a student. I recommend finding a teacher who is affiliated with their local music teaching organization because they are held to a higher standard than the average piano teacher and are able to enter their students in county and state recitals, festivals, and evaluations.
Organization is important also. Do they have a studio policy? Do their students perform? What kind of lesson plans do they have? What materials do they use?
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
When you are ready to start lessons, make sure you have an adequate instrument to practice on. You will need an 88 key fully weighted keyboard with a piano pedal, a digital piano, or an acoustic piano.
It is also important to set a routine of daily practice. Ask yourself what time every day will you practice, and can you practice 5 days a week?