Piano & Keyboard Lns/andrea

I work at the student's pace, there are no time restrictions to get things done.  We start with a basic book and they learn the most important aspect which is how to read music notes.  Reading notes is crucial when playing piano. I make sure students are very comfortable reading music before advancing. In my 23 years of teaching I have simplified the learning process. Please see my website for students performing at different levels. I introduce my students to many genres of music to learn different rhythms and techniques.

I've been teaching piano for 23 years to ages 6 thru adult and I belong to the National Music Teachers association. If you would like to see if I am a qualified teacher please click on my website and view my students performing

I work with student sages 6 through adult.  I work also with special needs students who have autism or downs syndrome, anxiety or adhd, and some learning disabilities.  It's never too late to learn piano.  I have prepared students who wanted to perform at their school and talent shows (which I enjoy to attending), I have worked with classically trained only, I have worked with very talented students who incorporated singing into their performances, I have worked with several adults who want to start playing again after playing as a child, adults who play for fun,.  Each student has their own goals and needs, we explore those together so they have a terrific experience as a piano student.

I am always fond of my annual recitals.  Students work very hard to put on an excellent performance.  The recital is however, optional, not required. I prepare students for talent shows and school performances, which I absolutely love to attend. I've had students for 1-10 years of lessons. To see my 9th year graduate perform on my website both his very first and last year of lessons. click my website and see Tyler perform, also see an 18 month student play a 7 year level pc and a six year student. If you click my you tube link, you can see students at different levels perform. I am proud of each and every student.

THERE IS NO SHORT CUT TO LEARNING TO PLAY THE PIANO THE CORRECT WAY. I DO NOT RECOMMEND ONLINE COURSES FOR PIANO LESSONS, ESPECIALY FOR BEGINNERS. ONLINE PIANO LESSONS CAN BE VERY DIFFICULT FOR YOUNG STUDENTS. MOST ONLINE PIANO COURSES TEACH CHORDS TO PLAY QUICKLY AND IT IS NOT THE CORRECT WAY TO LEARN PIANO. YOU WANT TO BE ABLE TO READ ALL THE NOTES AND PLAY ANY PIECE OF MUSIC AS YOU ARE ADVANCING, MOST SONGS/SHEET MUSIC DO NOT COME WITH CHORDS ONLY. I BELIEVE THAT TRADITIONAL PIANO LESSONS ARE MUCH MORE EFFECTIVE AND STUDENTS STAY WITH LESSONS LONGER IN PERON. I would recommend looking for a calm, patient and open-minded teacher.    It takes a special person to be able to teach. THE  I'd also look for someone who offers many types of music so you learn many different techniques.   You should be clear with your teacher what you are looking to get out of the piano lessons.   ;Some people just want to play for enjoyment, some students have specific genres in mind and, some want to perform. Each and every student should be treated as an individual and their goals should be explored with the teacher. click my website for students performing.

Students should think about what their piano goal is?  For fun, to play classical or a mixture of genres.  How much time they can invest in practicing.  Practice is necessary in learning to play the piano.  What they want the end result to be?  performing, playing for fun, to be classically trained or play many genres, to be able to teach someday, composing music, or for the sheer enjoyment of playing music.   click my website to view students performing.