Victor Retynsky Piano Lessons
About
I am fully vaccinated with booster(s) as well. I can teach all skill levels and ages. Lessons are tailored to the student's ability and proficiency. Lessons consist of material selected to improve music sight reading and the student's favorite performance pieces to work on. I teach in any style, i.e. Classical, Jazz, Contemporary, Country, etc.
I teach using zoom.com, texting and the phone during the covid19. I have been teaching since 2014.
I studied classical piano playing for 13 years with graduates of Moscow University and Yale University. I won a piano scholarship for college and participated in the University of Massachusetts Jazz Workshop.
I enjoy the reaction of my students to the learning process. A curiousity about music, determination, and participation in the lesson is my reward. Practicing the homework I give makes for a successful student.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Piano basics like finger numbering and finding the keys for A through G are the first topics. Also, where to place the hands on the keyboard. We start on middle C.
I guide the student to music material and songs with a mix of free musical teaching material in some cases.
My approach is patient and supportive.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts.
Jazz Workshop.
Private studies for Classical piano performance (13) years.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
30 dollars for a half hour lesson;
40 dollars for 45 minutes; and
50 dollars for an hour's lessong.
How did you get started teaching?
I first taught my younger sister when she was 6 years old and I was eight.
What types of students have you worked with?
Young grade school students just learning the first things about piano playing. Also, teens and adults with no prior experience on the piano. Multi-instrumentalists, and proficient piano players from beginners to advanced.