Marsha Tanny
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PIANO INSTRUCTION IN YOUR HOME. LEARN MUSIC YOU LOVE!
The types of music I teach are Popular, Classical, Jazz and Blues, and Musicals such as The Phantom of the Opera, Le Miserable, and Movie Themes.
Children and adults welcome. I teach many retires who didn't have time to learn when they were busy with family and careers.
I have two colleges degrees. One is in music and the other is in child psychology.
I studied piano pedagogy for five years with a private instructor after graduating from college.(How to teach)
I've been teaching 25 years.
email is [email protected]
949 637 8208
www.thekeyboardlady.com
Highlights
1 employee
48 years in business
Serves Irvine , CA
Payment methods
Cash, Check
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
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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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
First and foremost get them playing a song during their first lesson if they are a beginner.
If the new student is experienced at playing I have them play a piece that they would like. I then test their reading skill with music they havesn't played before. This gives me a good idea what books they will need to start with.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I've been teaching all ages of students and levels of expertise for 25 years. They say what you teach you also learn. I've been fortunate to have wonderful students during my career who taught me much. Every person is different in how they respond to learning a new skill or tuning up the skill they already have.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Pricing depends on the distance I travel to the lessons and also the length of the lesson.
How did you get started teaching?
I actually began teaching when I was 14. My mom saw a talent in me I didn't know I had. She asked me to teach my little brother who was 8 at the time. I told her I didn't think I could do that. It's amazing to me that he still plays the piano and now is enjoying singing and karaoke many years later. That gave me the confidence to study music and pursue a teaching career.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with a few autistic children. It was a surprise to me that they did very well. They could focus on practicing much longer than the other kids.
One student became a composer. I taught him theory which he loved and advanced very quickly. He also became much more socialible.
I've also worked with a few people who were ill and knew they wouldn't live but a few years...Those experiences were wonderful. Playing the piano and creating music is very therapeutic.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Every year I have a holiday party for the kids where parents are not invited. Many of the children don't celebrate Christmas because of their religious beliefs. But if I only give them music that is non religious the parents are okay with them performing . Last year's party was wonderful as it was the first time the kids were allowed to be together after the covid shut down. It was like a big reunion for them.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
ALWAYS HAVE AN INTRODUCTORY LESSON. This way you and the prospective teacher will know if you're compatible and will enjoy working together.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Time needed to practice each week. If student is very busy he/she may not have the practice time to make their lessons worthwhile. I usually recommed 3 hours a week. The most ideal is 30 min everyday. Some of the high school students practice more on weekends and less during weekdays.
Services offered
Piano