Virtuoso Piano Academy

Virtuoso Piano Academy

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Offers online services
Offers online services

About

Welcome to Virtuoso Piano Academy Here you will learn to do more than just press keys and make simple music. You will learn to artfully play classics and intricate works, and develop your own style that will distinguish you from others. I offer in person lessons at my studio, or virtual through Skype. 30 minutes lessons are $30 and 60-minutes is $60

If interested, visit my website and directly contact me by filling out the contact form. I respond pretty quickly. Thank you and hear from you soon!


Highlights

Hired 14 times
1 employee
11 years in business
Serves Nakina , NC
Offers online services

Payment methods

Credit Card, Venmo, Paypal, Apple Pay

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, 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

Photos and videos


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    britney H.

    She was very kind and patient with my son and he very much enjoyed his lessons. She was a great fit for my seven year old.
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    May 01, 2024

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    opal P.

    Francesca is so knowledgeable and high energy. Our daughter loves her and has learned so much! Would definitely recommend.💛
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    May 01, 2024

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    Marilyn F.

    Francesca is very patient and an excellent instructor. She relays the knowledge in a way that one can understand. She also can recommend resources that aid in the learning adventure.
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    March 26, 2023

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    Ann P.

    Francesca is an incredibly gifted teacher. Her knowledge of the instrument of piano is vast on many levels but beyond that she exhibits great patience and sensitivity with her students. I am at age 70 no doubt one of her oldest students but she makes me feel young & I look forward to our lessons each week! I am somewhat limited because I had a serious accident a few years ago & several major surgeries that affected my cognitive functioning. Although I studied piano previously after my surgeries I could not coordinate my left and right hands. Whole sections of my memory are also wiped out from so much anesthesia. There are days when I just freeze up and get very nervous yet Francesca is always patient and kind with me. I am extremely grateful to have her as a teacher and I would happily recommend her to anyone.
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    November 28, 2020

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    Jaimie W.

    Francesca is professional, patient and knowledgeable. She also has a great sense of humor and makes learning new material fun and exciting for my son. He looks forward to his lesson every week! We highly recommend Francesca Simon.
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    November 26, 2020
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    Patricia K.

    She is an excellent, positive person! Very knowledgeable, encouraging she makes every lesson fun!
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    March 27, 2020
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    Frequently asked questions

    From the first lesson the student is introduced to the proper hand-finger techniques with progressive five finger exercises and pieces. Gradually moving from primer books to elementary, where we will dive into more diverse repertoire from all musical eras and styles. Transitioning from elementary to advanced will be smooth and engaging. The goal is to develop musicianship and performance

    I began lessons in 1991 in Sicily under the tutelage of Ms Marika Torchio learning the proper hand-arm-finger technique, hand articulation, phrasing, and performance. In 1995, moved to New York continued lessons with a Crane School of Music graduate and performed at various events throughout Long Island. I also attended Suffolk Community College in Selden NY minoring in Music Performance, graduated in 2009. In 2014 I began teaching in Ronkonkoma NY both privately and in a studio preparing many students of all ages for recitals. 

    I am now a member of the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto Canada, the Music Teacher National Association and a Certified teacher for the Wayland Baptist University in Plainview Texas. 

    I offer half hour lessons rate is $35

    The full hour lesson is $60

     

    A friend referred me to a local business that was hiring in the vicinity and was hired on the spot. After the first lesson I was hooked!! I love teaching piano and hearing my students progress into wonderful mature pianists. It is a blessed journey!!

    I have enjoyed teaching students coming from all walks of life. Adult students, toddlers, autistic, beginners and experienced! I love them all!

    I love hosting virtual recitals, they are so much fun. The students love to dress up and play their hearts out for others to enjoy! 


    Services offered

    Piano
    Music Theory