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 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. 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 80.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 students 6 through 80! (so far).  I work also with special needs students who have autism or downs syndrome, anxiety or adhd.  It's never too late to learn piano.  I have worked with students who like to compete and enter every talent show available, I have worked with students who also joined band in school and played two instruments, 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 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 would recommend looking for a calm, patient and open-minded teacher.    It takes a special person to be able to teach.  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 want to perform and compete. Each and every student should be treated as an individual and their goals should be explored with the teacher.

Students should think about what their piano goal is?  For fun, competition, 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, competing, to be classicaly trained, to be able to teach someday, composing music, or for the sheer enjoyment of playing music.