Carmela Couvillon Piano Studio
About
Piano lessons that kids and adults love!
Kids taught piano and singing at the piano to help train ears for making their own music.
A boutique piano studio with high end pianos.
Recitals and performance opportunities.
I am a degreed teacher with a Masters in Piano Performance and Teaching from Southern Methodist University and a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Baylor University.
I love how I have taught students from beginning piano through their high school graduation. I feel honored to have been a mentor for so many years. I love the energy and excitement that each student has at their lesson when they discover new concepts.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
- With all students, my main goal is for students to love music study at the piano. I want them to learn as much music as possible as fast as they can so they can become excellent music readers and feel successful. I incorporate mindful use of technology to help strengthen their skills. In addition to being great readers, I want them to be able to sit down and play music that comes from within. They get to record their own music.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
- Master of Music in Piano Performance and Pedagogy, Southern Methodist University
- Bachelor of Arts in Music, Baylor University
- current adult and children's choral director
- continued professional studies in early childhood music, music and movement classes, improvisation, and choral conducting.
- Taubman Piano Technique which is a natural way to play the piano.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
- 3 different programs for students.
- Contact for current rates.
How did you get started teaching?
- I started teaching piano as a graduate student of the Piano Preparatory Department at Southern Methodist University. Upon graduation, I continued as a faculty member at SMU for several years.
What types of students have you worked with?
- I have taught early childhood music ages 0-5, preschool keyboard based music classes for 4-7, and group and private piano lessons for 6 through adult.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
- look for the teacher that works best with your personality, one that is affirming.
- look for a teacher that loves teaching.
- look for a teacher that has a degree in piano pedagogy which is a fancy term for piano teaching
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
- How long do students stay in your studio?
- What performance or events are available for students?
- Do you teach a variety of styles of music? Do you teach classical, contemporary, jazz, improvisation, composition, music theory, ear training?
- How do you teach piano technique?