Piano Studio Of Margaret Burr

I like to get to know new students by finding out what kind of music they listen to, what they are interested in learning, and what they have already worked on if they have previous experience on the piano.  I try to get a feel for their learning style, i.e., visual, aural, kinesthetic, or a combination, so that I can personalize my teaching method for them.  I'll have them bring any music they have plus a notebook, then I'll get them started with appropriate-level exercises they can work on throughout the week.  I have plenty of music they can choose from if they'd like, or I will tell them what I recommend they buy online or at a music store.

I have a bachelor's degree in piano performance from Utah Valley University.  As part of my degree program, I studied piano pedagogy and had hands-on training with teaching both children and adults, beginners through advanced college-level piano students.

I am also MTNA certified and belong to my local chapter of the Utah Music Teachers Association.

Yes, I charge $70 per single student, $60 each for two students from the same household/family, and $50 each for three or more students.

I began teaching in 2004 in Waldorf, Maryland, and continued when I moved to Arnold, MD in 2008.  Following a move to Orem, Utah, I began a new piano studio in 2013, and have built it up since then.

My youngest students started when they were 5, some couldn't quite read yet.  My oldest so far is in her 30's, a mom with several children.  I've also taught college students.  Most are elementary and high school aged students.  I've taught many beginners as their very first teacher, but most of my students have come to me from another teacher. 

Some of my students have learning challenges such as ADD and autism.  I have students that are primarily visual learners, others that learn best by ear, and some who rely on muscle memory as their strongest learning suit.

I was very proud of several of my students who received superior ratings and prizes at the recent Encore Solo Festival in February 2017.  I love listening to my students play whenever they perform in festivals, competitions, or recitals.

Look for a teacher who is open-minded, who uses a variety of resources, methods, and ideas, and is not stuck in a rut of using the same books, pieces, and methods for every student for years on end.  An important quality of a great teacher is the ability to inspire confidence in self and love for the piano in his/her students.

Can I obtain a good keyboard or piano to practice on daily, and commit to practicing regularly?

Keeping in mind that people generally get what they pay for, am I willing to pay a teacher what he/she is worth?

What are my short and long term goals for learning to play the piano?