The Piano Professor

The Piano Professor

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About

I teach all levels of students from beginner to artist level. I have had four students who were winners in the Pinault International Piano Competition in New York, ranging in age 10 to professional adult. If you wish to reach that level, I will work with you, but if you wish to just learn to play for your own enjoyment, I will enjoy working with you to that end. I live in Tigard, OR and have a studio in my apartment. I am also set up for zoom lessons; virtual lessons at your computer. Let me know what you would like to do... reach me with your browser at; www.thepianoprofessor.com

Teaching is my career, not just a job. I am a professional with 50 years experience, and many students who have won international piano competition. I am on the jury board of the Encor International piano competition, and the director of the Chopin Piano Academy.

I can teach at the Chehalem Cultural Center in Newberg. Due to the coronavirus situation, I am also able to give virtual lessons without your leaving your home. Virtual lessons are like my being with you. Let me know.


Highlights

Hired 5 times
1 employee
Serves Tigard , OR

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Specialties

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

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, Jazz, Pop, I can make recommendations

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Elaine S.

Ralph is an exceptional teacher who draws on a lifetime of experience. He is patient, kind, positive, and explains lessons thoroughly. He gives excellent advice.
His method of teaching is practical. He teaches music as a language and encourages learning through a thorough understanding of the keys, their relationships, and being able to improvise -- much like learning a vocabulary and phrases. This differs from piano teachers Ive had in the past who focused on books and memorization (or what Ralph calls parroting).
Ralph has helped to correct some previous bad habits I didnt even realize I had, which had caused injury. I appreciate his techniques that will help me prevent any injuries in the future.
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March 22, 2021

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He is very Patient and explains real well.
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March 21, 2021

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Gabriel P.

Approaches learning music in a different way than traditional recital methodology of memorizing pieces of music, Ralph teaches how to understand the language of music. My son is now learning music that he has chosen on his own time in addition to jazz and classical music he’s learning for classes. He’s enjoying and exploring music whereas before it was just homework
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October 22, 2019

Frequently asked questions

1. Find out what there interest is in music

2. If they have had lessons I will have them play for me

3. If they are a beginner I will tell what a wonderful thing music is and how excited I am that they are beginning their piano lessons

I have three degrees in music and have performed professionally both with symphony and as pop pianist 

My lessons are hourly lessons once a week with a flat rate of $200 per month.  

My parents were musicians so music was a part of my life from the time I was born.

I work with all types of students, realizing their unique qualities not only in music but their personalities also.

My pleasure comes in watching my students perform.

Find a teacher that will work with you and your interests

Think about what you want to do with your piano study.  Don't be affraid to express your likes and dislikes.  It helps a teacher work with you.


Services offered

Piano
Music Theory