About
I usually like to balance any music you desire to learn with classical repertoir, as well as scales and other exercises. Each lesson is well rounded and covers technique, reading, eartraining, singing, and much more. You'd be suprised how much improvement you can make in the first few lessons. Sometimes I'll compose music for my students as well. I've been teaching for the past 5 years and always like experimenting with new ideas and seeing progress. My favorite type of student is highly motivated and cheerful.
*Brooklyn Conservatory of Music- Music Education
* Stacatto Music Center Piano Teacher
I love seeing my students go ahead and beyond what I ask them to do! They often willingly compose their own songs. Then when they have performances and do well I feel I made a difference. I've helped them to accomplish something so grand! After having students for a while you develop a special bond. We all learn and grow from each other.
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Alison
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I start by having them do a glissando up to the highest and lowest notes. We discuss the numbers of the fingers and the correct hand position as well as proper seating posture. At this point they can actually learn "Merry had a little Lamb," since they know the numbers of the fingers. I guide them into C position and show them which 3 fingers to use. This early victory is essential for motivation and positive momentum. After they succeed with this-typically under 15 minutes in the first lesson, we learn the names of the notes. By the end of the first lesson they have familiarity with finger numbers, the notes of the piano, c position, and a new song. The following lessons we build on our progress and begin learning to read music. As for reading the notes, we compare the different places on the Grandstaff to various animals. We go through them slowly, and often this is when I compose music for them that specifically use these notes. The books often introduce too many notes at once... even for adults. Proper pacing is important. It's my goal that each lesson the student at the very least feels a small improvement.