Everything About Piano

Everything About Piano

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About

I am a classically trained diverse pianist highly experienced in solo, vocal, instrumental, chamber, orchestral, theatre and ballet music. I have worked with notable American and overseas organisations such as the Houston Ballet Company and Academy, Houston Repertoire Ballet, Ballet Center of Houston, HSPVA, Cypress Philharmonic, Pennsylvania Ballet, Chicago Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, Atlanta Ballet,

Boston Ballet, JFK Center, Juilliard School, Barcelona Ballet and etc. Master of Music and staff pianist for Houston Ballet for last 7 years.

Plus to having a successful accompanist and soloist career I am a private Piano, Collaborative Piano, Ballet Pianist and Music Theory teacher, prepare students for internationally recognised exams and contests.

I love teaching, seeing results of my work, creating a special Music language for children so Music won't be a boring activity their parents force them to do. I believe as a highly educated musician my mission is to popularize classical music and make it my students' profession or lifelong hobby


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Hired 1 time
Serves Houston , TX
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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, 45 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

Interested musical styles

Classical, I can make recommendations

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Olsa A.

Terana is just outstanding and she is the Master artist. She is elegant and talented and so patient with her students. When I first started learning piano, I kept complaining that my hands hurt so much, up to my elbows. A simple trick and advice telling me to straighten up, and stand straight ( and she moved me around showing me how to stand properly), made a huge difference. Those who are tought by Terana are truly fortunate. I highly recommend Terana to everyone.
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May 10, 2017

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Paola F.

Tarana is a wonderful musician, therefore an excellent teacher. Highly recommended...
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May 09, 2017

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Eileen G.

Tarana has been brilliant with my daughter Jade who really looks forward to her lessons.
Thank You!
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May 09, 2017

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John D.

I am a retiree and learning piano was on my bucket list. Really appreciated Taranas paitience and professionalism. Cant believe how much I have learnt is the last minth
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May 09, 2017

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Irana

My daughter has been taking lessons from Terana Taylor for almost five years now. Mrs. Taylor is a professional with many years of experience, who comes from a rich cultural and musical background. She is very knowledgeable, passionate, and devoted. She is direct, yet very patient. The most challenging part has been getting my daughter to practice. And what I personally love most about Mrs. Taylor is the simple fact that she never gives up. It’s been a long journey and Mrs. Taylor has helped my daughter through various practice methods for her success. My daughter plays well beyond her age and gets compliments all the time.
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February 07, 2017

Frequently asked questions

Introduction, testing skills depending on the level of students: clapping, marching, echoing short melodies, recognising major (happy) or minor (sad) tones, recognising changes in music, singing a song of their choice for beginners and sight-reading, playing scales, a piece of their choice, recognising meter, pitch for students who have some experience. Test is designed to help me to determine level of student and methods of teaching him and students don't need to get prepared for it. Every student is individual and I dont use the same method for all.

I hold B.A. and Master of Music in Solo, Collaborative Piano and Teaching. I also have MBA degree. 

I started teaching when I was a 18 year old student in Music College and my student, who was my sister had to play for my Practical Piano class so I got credits. My sister passed with distinction, didn't become a pianist but became a wonderful soprano later.

Any kind of students and any kind of parents.

My students have a class recital twice a year and it is always a big event for me, them, their families and friends. Besides I am a pianist of Duo "La Note Bleue" and we are often performing in universities and colleges.

Studying piano requires a diligent hard work and will bring a big enjoyment when you see results of your hard work. Start lessons if you think you are a hard working person and you want to benefit from your teacher's knowledge. Find an easier activity which doesn't need any training if you think you are not the one. Wait, tell me if you find anything:)

I encourage my students ask me anything they want to know or don't understand about music or the piece they are playing. They don't need to get prepared for questions


Services offered

Piano
Music Theory