Piano Lessons in Oakwood, MI

Instruments: Piano Voice Music Keyboard

My name is Ernesto Alejandro Álvarez-Ramírez, and I was born and raised in Cuba. In my home country, I received an extensive musical education. I began studying choral music and piano at the age of 6 at the Art Vocational School in my hometown Las Tunas, in the province of the same name. At 13 years old, I continued my studies at the Music Conservatory in Matanzas, where I obtained my Bachelor's Degree in Music, specializing in Choral Conducting and Voice. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I discovered my love for teaching in High School when my fellow students would always come to me for music help or coaching. In college I took our Vocal Pedegogy class and it was the perfect fit. I was so interested in the subject I asked my professors for more and we started the Coker College Community Program together. I have now been teaching for a little over four years and have vocal coached on two major college productions: Spring Awakening 2013, and I Love You, You're Perfects, Now Change. Read More

Instruments: Piano

"To be inspired is great, TO INSPIRE is incredible." I love to inspire children and it gives me a great pleasure when they improve and do well. I started playing piano at a young age. My teacher was a very good pianist but a poor educator. Five years later I  found a new, wonderful teacher who inspired me to learn. I am grateful for her and her passion and I hope to give that knowledge to my students. Read More

Instruments: Piano Organ Synthesizer Keyboard

Everything stems from the goal(s) set. We work out a plan to reach those goals and a realistic pace to move at. I also leave room for and expect a moving goal post. Inspiration is heavy the more concepts are successfully explored and understood. I expect the best from my students; nothing more, nothing less. We will not downplay accomplishments or progress, especially when things take longer than expected. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

My teaching style is very process oriented. Goals are set, but are the natural outgrowth of well developed plans and consistent effort. I strive to inspire my students with the passion for playing and the act of making music, rather than the goals of perfection or winning a competition. Personally, music has always been a way for me to understand and enrich my life in more meaningful ways than I ever could have imagined. Read More