George Litterst

About

I am a graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music, and I work with students of all ages, from beginners to advanced players.

I specialize in innovative uses of technology to make learning fun and to speed student development. Although a keyboard with MIDI technology is not required at home, my students take advantage of that resource if they have it.

I use quite a bit technology in my studio. I have a Disklavier grand piano that records and plays back. It can also be used with interactive music software for computer or iPad.

I am well known in the piano pedagogy field as a regular presenter at national conferences, such as Music Teachers National Association and the National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy. I also have a software company called TimeWarp Technologies (timewarptech.com) that specializes in interactive music software for iPad, Mac, and PC.

I enjoy taking a musical journey with my students and helping them to fulfill their musical aspirations.

I especially enjoy the opportunity to work with the unique set of learning skills that each student brings to the study of piano. The best teaching approach for one student is not necessarily the best for another.

The fun challenge is finding the best resources and approach to learning to play the piano that uniquely match each student's needs.


Highlights

1 employee
24 years in business
Serves Rehoboth , MA

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    Kim P.

    Our daughter took lessons from George for many years and we would highly recommend him. His teaching ability is exceptional and he is patient and kind. George has a way of bringing out the best musician in his students.
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    January 29, 2019

    Jerry S.

    George is an extremely talented pianist and teacher. Our children were five to seven years old when they started lessons with him. His is very patient, and also knows how to make the lessons enjoyable for them. His schedule was also very accommodating. He is tech-savvy and uses software that he developed called “Home Concert Extreme”. This makes learning fun and is very helpful with note timing. I would highly recommend him for anyone wanting to learn how to play piano!
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    January 28, 2019

    Sophia G.

    He is very nice. When I dont understand the music theory, he will do his best to help me understand. He also teaches history about the composers and makes the piece feel very deep.
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    January 25, 2019

    Athena

    He is a very kind and dedicated teacher who uses many fun and easy to remember techniques to help me learn piano. I enjoy taking lessons from him. He can take apart an advanced piece and teach it little by little until youve mastered it smoothly. The technology he uses is very exciting and cool. It adds more to the learning process.
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    January 25, 2019

    Nadine E.

    He has the patient of a saint with his students. He also has extreme knowledge of the music that he teaches. My son looks forward to going to his lesson and enjoys it very much.
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    January 24, 2019

    Frequently asked questions

    Each student has a unique learning style and a unique set of interests. I start by assessing the student's current skill level and interests, and then proceed to develop a personal course of study that best matches the student's needs.

    In particular, I take advantage of modern technologies that shortcut the learning process and make practice at home more fun.

    Although I have undergraduate and graduate degrees in music, I mostly draw on my experiences as a teacher, learner, and performer.

    I have been a long time developer of music software that enhances the learning experience and which takes advantage of contemporary tools, such as the iPad, personal computer, and MIDI-equipped piano or keyboard.

    My studio is nicely equipped for a modern approach to teaching, and I enjoy working with whatever modern resources the student may have at home.


    Services offered

    Piano