About
Our goal is to make lessons fun, rewarding, and sure to have you excited for the next one! With over ten years of experience, my wife and I have taught hundreds of students ages 4 to 84 and just about every age in-between. Let’s meet and chat about your music goals!
At Elbrook Music Studio, students get one-on-one individualized instruction based on their specific needs. A well rounded music education is our first priority with an emphasis on piano or voice, but our main goal is for the student to enjoy the journey! Young children get “brain breaks” where we play exciting music learning games. Teens and adult students will play songs they know and love to keep them motivated.
Specialties
Musical styles
Years experience
Able to read music
Lesson length
Student's age
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
My first step is getting to know the student. Have they studied an instrument before? What are their goals? I have a wide variety of teaching materials, so the first few lessons include finding the right method that fits for that individual.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
That information can be found above in my bio, but here is a few more tid bits. While I have taught for close to ten years now, I have also taught lessons in German. I also value my experiences throughout my education degree and teaching in the school system.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Throughout my formal education, it was my goal to become the most well-rounded musician and educator as possible. For me, that meant getting into a nationally ranked conservatory in the US. For my masters, that meant traveling overseas to experience music in a different culture and growing in ways I could have never achieved in the comfort of my home. My fees reflect this extensive educational background.
How did you get started teaching?
I’ve been playing piano/clarinet for over twenty years and always knew I wanted to be a teacher. I started teaching piano in college while earning my degree in music education.
What types of students have you worked with?
I’ve taught just about every kind you can find and that’s what I love about my job. Everyone can benefit from the joy of music.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
All my students are important and special in my studio! I find it wonderful when I can provide music to the life of someone who learns differently than others. Right now I have two blind students and several students who are on the autism spectrum. We work together to find the best learning path for them - just like all my students!
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
I believe all teachers should offer a free trial lesson to make sure the teacher is right for the student. I also think the right credentials, personality, and patience are key. Learning how to play an instrument is way more than music - it’s learning how to become a well rounded, happy person!
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
It’s important to know learning to read music is similar to learning a language. I try to make lessons as fast-paced and enjoyable as possible, but we will encounter obstacles. Learning to overcome those “walls” through a positive environment are life lessons that span far beyond the piano bench.