The Russell Williams Piano Studio

About

At the Russell Williams Piano Studio, my goal is to help each and every student develop or rekindle a lifelong love for music! My goal for every lesson is to help my students nurture this love, while also developing a mastery of the instrument.

Highlights

Hired 1 time

31 years in business

Serves Keller, TX

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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

Under 5 years old, 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, Students who have neither

Interested musical styles

Classical, Jazz, Pop, I can make recommendations

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Bisi A.

It was a privilege to have Russell teach my children for five years. My daughter was a beginner and my son was at Level 2. Russell was a dedicated and patient teacher who never raised his voice, never made my children feel unsafe. Although gentle, he was firm, instilling in his students a strong work ethic and passion for the highest quality performance. I believe that it was his love and passion that inspired them. For three consecutive years, my children earned a superior rating each at music competitions, culminating in trophies. When Russell had to move out of state, he did everything in his power to find excellent tutors to continue. My son ended up winning a competition sponsored by the Discovery Channel. Not only was Russell an exceptional and brilliant teacher, he was a diligent, wonderful human being who impacted my children in a positive way, He is a humorous, firm and inspiring teacher. Oh, we also had the privilege of watching Russell perform as a concert pianist, on more than one occasion. What a teacher! I am most grateful.

February 09, 2020

Ryan P.

Patient, Kind, Very Skilled — my experience with Russell Williams as my Piano Teacher. I highly recommend his services.

February 09, 2020

Frequently asked questions

What is your typical process for working with a new student?

The first few weeks are a time of getting to know the student as an individual. During this time it will be identified what learning style the student employs, what kind of prior music knowledge is known, and the students responsiveness to different instructional approaches. It is very important that every student be taught according to how they are best suited to receive the information. No two students are alike. I have found this approach to be highly effective.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

I am a professionally trained classical pianist. I am a currently an active performing artist. My desire is to pass on my knowlege and experience to another generation of musicians.

Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.

Generally speaking, my lessons are $60 per full hour.

$32 for a half hour.

Once a month group lessons for children 12 and under are included.

How did you get started teaching?

I started teaching piano as a teenager because of my love for the piano and my desire to help others love it as well.

What types of students have you worked with?

Preschool through adult.

Beginner through advanced.

Describe a recent event you are fond of.

I always love to see the reaction of extended family when they see the children they love perform.

What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?

Ask the teacher about their own skill level of playing. It is very important that the instructor be significatly more advanced than the pupil. Quite often, I have known of piano teachers instructing students that they did not have the adequate experience to teach, but often neither the student or the instructor seemed to be aware of the problem. A situation like this can lead to bad habits or a stagnation of learning.

What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?

Will this teachers approach be the best fit for me?

Can I look up to this teacher as a musical role model?

Will this teachers experience meet my needs for the next several years?

Services offered

Piano

Music Theory