About
I have been teaching piano since I was a freshman in college, majoring in Music Education at the University of Kentucky, more than 30 years ago. I love teaching and seeing my students progress in their abilities to play piano and grow to love it as I do. My lessons are fun and my students work hard to learn. Our recitals are exciting and everyone enjoys the opportunities to perform. Because it is the basis of learning music (and because I love it as well) lessons are traditional and based on classical training as well as popular and jazz and other styles that we (the students and I) enjoy. Since 2001 I have taught my piano lessons in a studio at Mount Paran Church.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I teach students ages 5 years old through adult. I find out their former involvement in music and what are their interests in music. I introduce them to the piano by seeing that they recognize the pattern of keys. Next I introduce them to the concept of high and low in pitch. Then I introduce them to the appropriate book for their study of piano. Proceeding from there I encourage them with the extreme importance of daily practice.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a degree in Music Education, emphasis in piano, from the University of Kentucky. I attend piano workshops and continue to research music and piano teaching. Of the utmost importance is my experience in teaching and how I am continually adapting my teaching to each student’s abilities and capabilities.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Private lessons are $55 for 45-minute lessons once a week; young students may begin with 30-minute lessons at $35 for two months or until they are ready for the linger lesson