About
NAMED A TOP 10 TEACHER BY LESSONS.COM!
Professional musician (member of the National Musicians Union) with extensive experience in musical instruction in a private setting. I help absolute beginners discover the beauty of music; evaluate intermediate students to help them achieve their goals; and partner with advanced students for success in the professional world as a working musician. Extensive experience with piano competitions and college audition success.
I have successful experience with all levels of students and currently specialize in young adult, adult and senior clients. Do you want to continue lessons that you stopped when you were a young child? Do you want to gain more knowledge in technique and theory? Are you playing now and just want to sound better? Are you a high-school senior and want a professional teacher to help you prepare for your college auditions in music? Do you want a new hobby and are considering music? Have you played for years but are just stuck musically? I can help you with that.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Every student is truly unique. We teach students from age 6 to retirees. We owned a music store and teaching school for 30 years and have recently retired to Florida. Lessons are encouraging and proceed forward at the students' pace. All students learn to read music, count music, and are taught good playing technique by studying with an experinced teacher who uses proven successful materials.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Extensive experience as professional musicians. Years of teaching experience. Parents of a famous musician.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Yes, lessons are $25 per session, one private session each week, payable monthly. No long term tuitions. Students reschedule every month if they wish to continue. 92% of our students are still enrolled after 1 year.
How did you get started teaching?
Requests by others who have seen us perform.
What types of students have you worked with?
Absolutely everyone. Students come from a very eclectic background. There is no "one type" of student for us.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Watching our daughter's solo performance at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
I'd advise to look for a teacher with lots of experience. Every student is different, and you don't want to spend your money or subject yourself or your child to teachers who are "gaining experience" with your family. All it takes is a really confusing teacher to ruin someone's pursuit of music in their lives.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
It's better to just call the teacher directly. Then it's easy to answer all questions that arise throughout the conversation.