Inner Maestro Studio

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I provide the convenience of lessons in my students' homes - I bring the music to you! I am one of few teachers in the Sarasota, FL area to offer the WunderKeys Piano Program for Preschoolers, age 3-5 but I enjoy teaching students of all ages.

I began teaching piano lessons in 1981. I have taught students as young as three and as old as 81. My music education includes more than one year of study at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, and a brief study of organ with the late Keith Chapman, Concert Organist/Composer. I have a Master's degree in Education and am an accomplished pianist. I have served as church pianist/organist/music director for various churches over the years, played for musical theater, and was the primary keyboard accompanist for Stan Kingma's Virginians, a traveling variety show popular in the 1990's.

i love customizing lessons and repertoire to fit my students' needs and interests. I try to make learning as much fun as I can.

Highlights

Hired 4 times

1 employee

9 years in business

Serves Sarasota , FL

Payment methods

Cash, Zelle

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Specialties

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

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, Jazz, Pop, I can make recommendations

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Frequently asked questions

What is your typical process for working with a new student?

Getting to know the student, establishing a rapport, and listening to the student play. If he/she has taken lessons previously, I often continue using the current book , to assess the student's knowledge and ability, then perhaps recommend a different series if appropriate. If there was no previous study, I start with a series I prefer. I always try to design lessons with the student's goals in mind and focus on making learning fun!

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

Ten years of piano instruction including one year of study at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. I have taught piano lessons since 1981 and have been active performing on stage with Stan Kingma's Virginians, as well as many years of service as a church pianist, organist and choir director. I have worked with preschool children through adults both as a speech-language pathologist and music teacher.

Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.

Monthly tuition is a flat rate per month regardless of the number of lessons. It is an average of the cost for approximately 45 lessons per year, divided into 12 monthly payments.

How did you get started teaching?

I began teaching piano at the recommendation of a musician friend. who knew my skills and background very well.

What types of students have you worked with?

Preschoolers as young as three, school age children, (some with special needs), young and older adults. The oldest student I taught was 81.

Services offered

Piano