About
I have been studying piano for 16 years continuously, competing in solo competitions as well as playing with other musicians. I am a member of a piano trio, accompany up to 25 people a year for various competitions and recitals, as well as play for various local events. I have taught piano lessons for 2 years and am a current member of the Utah Music Teachers Association. I have completed 3 years of performance study at Brigham Young University under Dr. Scott Holden, as well as private lessons in Vienna, Austria and Budapest, Hungary at the Franz Liszt acadamy. I will apply for a masters degree in one year.
I have TWO main locations I will be teaching at: one in Provo, the other in Alpine Ut.
I am technically qualified to teach others this instrument, but more important, I enjoy it! I look forwarding to helping others learn such a useful skill and have high expectations of students.
I love learning languages. Having studied four foreign languages, I am a believer in the power of learning to communicate in new ways. Music is a language that everyone can understand and it's extremely important that as many people attempt to learn this language as possible - for their own benefit and the benefit of others. It is a powerful and fun tool!
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
A balance of technique, sight reading, and learning music that the student and myself pick together. I expect the student to practice and work to pass of specific goal that the student and I set together.
I want to give a solid foundation in classial music and theory to ensure the student can later play and perform whatever he/she desires!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
16 years of private piano lessons
3 years of piano performance study at Brigham Young University
3 years of vocal lessons
5 years of accompanying choirs, vocalists, and instrumentalists
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
30 minute lessons - $80 monthly
45 minute lessons - $90 monthly
30 minute lessons are intended for young, beginners. I expect all my students to quickly progress and come to weekly 45 minute lessons.
What types of students have you worked with?
Ages 5 - 17
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
For children, parents should be ready to be involved in the learning process.
Students of all ages should be prepared to put daily work into this and have an expectation to meet goals and progess.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What interests you as a student?
What are some goals you already have for yourself?
What are your expectations of a teacher?
Come to your first lesson, having thought about these questions!