Carl Testa
8 hires on Lessons.com
1 employee
32 years in business
About this pro
I specialize in motivating my students to practice. My students are into the lessons. I have an extremely low drop out rate. My lessons are intense but fun. I use a classical approach along with all styles. I use modern apps and teach students how to perform, improvise. I am passionate about teaching and am a graduate of Indiana University School of Music with 27 years of experience. I am a big kid at heart and my students love that.
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Atlanta, GA 30306
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He’s very engaging, and makes it easier for you to understand concepts. He doesn’t rush you to do things, and gives enough homework for me so that I can practice what I just learned.
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I’ve been fortunate enough to take piano lessons with Carl - he has an incredible ear, a deep understanding of music theory and a very relatable teaching style. I’ve taken lessons from some other teachers before and sort of dreaded it - with Carl it’s the exact opposite - I can’t wait to get into the lesson and by the end of it, I wonder how the hour passed so quickly. Carl also helped me set up my mini home recording studio and it’s been an absolute hoot. Carl is a great guy and an outstanding teacher - two thumbs up!!!
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Bottom line: Carl is a fantastic intuitive teacher and you'll learn how to play the piano quickly. You can go as deep as you want to in ANY genre of music & understanding of music and the piano. I grew up with standard classical training, always stuck playing the same sonatinas. My goal in my 50s was to be able to enjoy my piano - really play music and maybe play with my son. Carl's method has a unique trajectory into understanding music & the piano. BLEW MY MIND. When I first started lessons I got so excited I had multiple lessons per week. & I get up at 5am to go to work - full time not music. Now a year in, I'm playing with Fake Books, tried to play at my son's wedding! and I am SO ENJOYING THE PIANO. Carl is professionally classically university trained - legit - and fun to boot. I can't get enough. Trust me - the piano is SO much fun after lessons with Carl Testa.
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Both of my kids have had Carl as a piano and voice teacher for two years and loved him. I could not say enough good things about Carl. He is fantastic!
FAQs
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I ask them where they want to be in a year with their instrument, in two years and five years. I also ask what do they want to learn and what music do they like.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a degree in music from one of the best music schools in the world in voice.
I studied jazz piano with DAVID Baker for two years and Ted Howe for ten years. I have performed playing and singing throughout 6 countries and 4 Caribbean islands
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$65/hour for house calls
$35:half hour
Come to me and save $5 on either
How did you get started teaching?
I found myself always teaching music and decided it would be a great thing for me to do. Music is my passion and life.
What types of students have you worked with?
All ages piano and voice
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Performing in Amsterdam at Maxim Piano bar
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Be ready to learn a lot and have fun doing it
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What they want out of lessons. What their monthly budget is
Lessons offered
Piano Lessons Classical Piano Lessons Classical Voice Lessons Audio Production Classes Arrangement And Composition Lessons Music Theory Lessons Opera Voice Lessons Songwriting Classes Voice Lessons Vocal Training Lessons