Piano By Paula Long

Piano By Paula Long

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Offers online services
Offers online services

About

I love all things piano!

I'm an experienced pianist accompanying choirs and soloists; playing for church services, weddings and funerals.

While I taught piano in my home pre-Covid19, I've learned to teach piano online and have found that it's a satisfying and worthwhile effort for me and for my students .

I'll include music theory along with repertoire in your weekly lesson. We can adjust the ratio according to your goals. For example, I have one student who wants to learn sight-reading before she auditions for a choir, so we concentrate on note-reading and singing pitches as well as playing keyboard.

For younger students, I recommend a 30-minute lesson which is $20 while older children and adults have a 45-minute lesson for $25 online. (If you come to my home, the 30 minute lesson is $15 and the 45-minute one is $20) Students and I have duplicate books to make the online experience feasible. Following your lesson, I'll send a synopsis of the lesson including the assignment for the upcoming week. Between lessons I'm accessible via email or Facebook and am happy to troubleshoot or answer questions!

It's important to have a piano (acoustic or digital) or touch-sensitive keyboard with pedal in your home for practicing. At the very beginning, a smaller keyboard without pedal can be used, but plan ahead on upgrading before too long. Touch-sensitivity is essential - a keyboard that can be played louder by striking the keys harder.

Piano is a terrific addition to my life and I'd like to help you get started at this lifetime pleasure!

Sincerely,

Paula Long

There is such pleasure in playing the piano expressively: seeing my students develop and enjoy the same pleasure is their gift to me! I thoroughly enjoy listening to my students play well. Piano music is lovely, so varied and so responsive to the pianist's touch.


Highlights

Hired 1 time
1 employee
Serves Maxwell , IA
Offers online services

Payment methods

Cash, Check, 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

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, Jazz, Pop, I can make recommendations

Photos and videos


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    Christi C.

    So sorry for your struggles! You are the best piano teacher ever! I pray you get your ac replaced soon!
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    July 05, 2020

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    Erin J.

    Paula is AMAZING! She is caring, patient and flexible. She works magic with our son and he adores her. She is encouraging and supportive. She has taught him so much and he loves piano and loves his time with her!!! She is one of the best choices we have ever made for our son. I highly recommend her!!!
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    June 28, 2020

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    Susan K.

    My eldest daughter has had piano lessons with Paula Long since 2015. She was an early intermediate when she started lessons with Paula. In that time, with hard work and challenging instruction from Paula, she progressed well and is now an advanced student, well equipped in piano technique, music theory, and the ability to sight read new pieces well and learn challenging pieces with practice. Paula has the wonderful ability to see her students strengths and weaknesses and the ability to teach to them. She encouraged my daughter in ways that I never could. Mrs. Long was instrumental in developing my daughters confidence in playing, especially in front of others. Paula chooses various materials and books to help my daughter to both develop confidence and challenge her skills. One of the greatest things she gave my daughter is conversations about music and playing the piano that have helped her develop a deeper love and appreciation for music. They developed a sweet friendship at the piano bench. Although Paula lives in Maxwell, she came to Des Moines to give my daughter lessons on the days she was already in Des Moines. She was a joy to work with in arranging lesson times that worked for both of us. As a homeschooling mom, we have more flexibility than most and that worked to all of our advantages.
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    February 03, 2020

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    Susan K.

    Paula has the wonderful ability to see her students strengths and weaknesses and the ability to teach to them. She encouraged my daughter in ways that I never could. She knows just how to challenge her and just how much. Mrs. Long was instrumental in developing her confidence in playing, especially in front of others. She is very strong in theory and proper technique. Thank you, Paula
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    January 27, 2019

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    Kyla R.

    Paula is a great teacher. She blends well with my 15 year old who is new to piano.
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    December 21, 2018

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    Mike C.

    Very easy to work with & great teacher/mentor.
    Paula has been my daughter’s teacher for several years and she has been very easy to work with. She plans her lessons to fit my daughter’s skill level and adds challenges as needed. Great summary and feedback for each lesson. Overall, I’m very happy with Paula being a great teacher and mentor to my daughter.
    Mike, 94 lessons with Paula
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    December 21, 2018

    Frequently asked questions

    When we first connect, I'll ask about previous music or piano lessons, if you have books and which ones, your age and goal (do you want to sing in or accompany a group, play for personal enjoyment or for your family sing-a-longs, etc), whether you have a keyboard, digital or acoustic piano and we'll discuss length of your lesson.  


    Services offered

    Piano
    Music Theory