Barbara Glenister Piano Studio

Barbara Glenister Piano Studio

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Offers online services
Offers online services

About

I teach online or live lessons for those who live close by. My studio is in N. Windham, CT.

I have a B.S. in Music Education/Piano Performance. I have taught piano for over 30 years to students ages 5 through adult, using many types of curriculum. I have also played many other instruments. Because I learned viola about 10 years ago and needed to learn an unfamiliar clef, I am uniquely qualified to understand the struggles of adult students. I seek to find the music you will enjoy. I am a church pianist, wedding pianist, choral accompanist, children's musicals accompanist, orchestral pianist, and also play viola in an orchestra.


Highlights

Hired 5 times
1 employee
34 years in business
Serves Windham , CT
Offers online services

Payment methods

Cash, Check, Venmo, Paypal

Details

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

Interested musical styles

Classical, Pop

Photos and videos


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    ishay S.

    Barbara is an excellent piano teacher, has a great system in place to identify your current skills and take them to the next level (or how many levels you wish!). Barbara is patient, kind, flexible, and professional. Highly recommended!
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    November 01, 2023

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    wen S.

    Barbara is wonderful. Very patient and knowledgeable. As an adult student picking up piano again, Barbara balanced my lessons very well between being motivating and challenging. Been studying with her for few years, and much more to come.
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    November 01, 2023

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    amanda M.

    Barbara is a GREAT teacher. She has a great amount of patience for her students whether adult or child. Barbara has a way of teaching that makes her students comfortable and confident. We have been with her for 6 years and would highly recommend her.
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    November 01, 2023

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    G. C.

    Barbaras extensive knowledge and experience combined with her calm encouraging presence make her an outstanding piano teacher for children and adults! My child and I both began taking lessons about 1.5 years ago and Im consistently impressed with Barbaras ability to work with both of us in ways that fit who we are and where we are at in our understanding of piano playing.
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    October 15, 2018

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    Cyndi

    She is reliable, patient, flexible and accommodating to family schedules. Also, she carefully prepares her students for the recital, and thoughtfully reinforces the importance of practice time.
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    October 09, 2018

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    Hope C.

    Barbara is a fantastic teacher! Not only is she very sweet and friendly but she is patient and teaches accordingly to your age and learning style. Her knowledge behind the piano is incredible.
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    October 09, 2018

    Frequently asked questions

    The way I work with a new student depends on the student, their age and level. I assess the level. If the student has never played piano, I want the student, no matter the age, to leave the first lesson able to play a piece. If they already played piano, I want them to work on a piece on their level and sight read at lower levels. I assess strengths and weaknesses and choose curriculum from there.
    I have a degree in Music Education/Piano Performance from UConn. I have taught all ages and levels for 30 years+.
    Half hour lessons are $22.00, 45 minutes are $33.00, one hour lessons are $44.00.
    Music is, and has always been, one of the most important things in my life. I enjoy passing that on to others.
    Ages 5 - 85. Levels pre-reading to advanced. Students who pick things up easily and those who struggle.
    An adult who has told me that her piano lessons are the highlight of her week.
    Price and driving distance should not be the first criteria. Make sure the teacher can work well with your playing level and that you can work with the teacher.
    Think about what type of music you primarily want to learn and the teacher's expertise in that area, but be open to learning more. Ask if the teacher is patient, or demanding, etc. You may work better with particular types.

    Services offered

    Piano