Max Flysch's Piano Studio
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About
Welcome to my piano studio!
I'm an experienced classical piano teacher with a degree in Piano Performance from Oberlin Conservatory teaching in the NYC area.
Piano studios are often filled with an eclectic but wonderful mix of folks. No matter your age, experience, or ambition; I'm prepared to make piano playing a joy.
For students looking to have fun and learn a few pieces along the way, my approach is flexible. I think students thrive, even if they aren't practicing much, when lessons are a space to be free to learn and listen without judgment.
For more serious students, I bring formal education in the Taubman method, an approach for preventing and curing pianistic injuries; significant knowledge about the theoretical side of music; and most of all my personal experience with the joys and struggles of trying to master this fickle instrument.
Please reach out to me if you have any questions!
Highlights
1 employee
6 years in business
Serves New York , NY
Offers online services
Payment methods
Venmo
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
Interested musical styles
Classical
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
My first priority with a new student is to listen. First, I want to listen to what the student's goals are. Rather than imposing what I think lessons should be about, I let the student lead the way. Next, I try to listen to the student's strengths and weaknesses. Though I may not be able to adapt in the first lesson, over time I aim to gather information to tailor future lessons in ways that will slowly help them develop their skills at the piano.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from Oberlin Conservatory. In addition, I took classes in Piano Pedagogy and earned a minor in Music Theory.
The best training I have received has been from my teachers. My first teacher was a kindhearted woman who nurtured my passion for music. She taught me about the joys of the metronome. She used stickers on the keys to help me find my way to middle C. She introduced me to the trusty “spinner” which told me how many times to practice a difficult passage. Her spirit and kindness left a lasting impact on me as a student and a teacher.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
The first trial lesson is free. Afterwards the fee is:
30 minutes - 40$
45 minutes - 55$
60 minutes - 65$
How did you get started teaching?
I started teaching piano during my undergraduate degree. Under the supervision of Oberlin's Professor of Piano Pedagogy, Dr. McAlister, I sharpened my piano pedagogy skills.
I continue to teach piano because I think learning piano is a way to develop skills that can be put to good use off the piano bench. As a teacher in general, I help my students develop skills like curiosity, patience, and hard-work. As a piano teacher specifically, I help my students develop their passion for music, their technical abilities, and capacity for close listening. Learning piano isn’t easy. In taking on the challenge of learning piano, my students learn skills they can apply elsewhere: detail-oriented work, capacity for self-reflection, perseverance, and creativity.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with adult, college age, and elementary age students. Each age comes with unique challenges. However, as a teacher, my priority for students of all ages is to nurture their passion for music and piano.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
For two of my younger students, I developed a flashcard game. Answering questions correctly earned students points which they could use for a prize at the end of the lesson. One evening, the two brothers were cooperatively working together to earn their prize. When the younger brother scored enough points to cross the threshold, he raced around the house announcing his victory to everyone.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
I would advise the student to look for a flexible teacher who can adapt. It’s hard to say what students want in general because people are so different and want such different things out of piano lessons. I think the best teacher is able to collaborate with each student to develop a plan specific to the student. In terms of traits, I think the best teachers are patient, good at listening, thoughtful, and creative.
Services offered
Piano