Piano Lessons Madison County, IL

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet

I always try to encourage students to see the small victories in playing music; regardless of how significant or noticeable an achievement is. Many students get down on themselves because they can't play something or they make a mistake. This is a deficit mindset that stunts growth long term. When I first teach a student I want them to set a short term goal between each lesson and one long term goal that spans from a month to a year. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Drums, Bass Guitar, Organ, Synthesizer, Accordion, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

See for yourself! Not every teacher is the perfect fit for every student. I am an encouraging and creatively wacky instructor who sets goals for every student. It's important for you to feel you are matched with someone who cares about your musical growth and can communicate effectively using your learning style. The only way to know if a teacher is a good fit is by taking a lesson. I have limited space in my studio and am an actively gigging musician, so I look for students who are ready to learn and will dedicate time to their musical studies. Read More

Instruments: Piano

Called a "creative soul" by the CBS Evening News, Pierre first began composition shortly after teaching himself to play the piano at the age of 16. Under full scholarship to Kalamazoo College, he attained his bachelors degree in music and chemistry and his senior thesis, an interdisciplinary work on the works of Edgar Allan Poe and the Polish composer Frederic Chopin, received the highest honors the institution conferred.He studied composition under Elizabeth Start and Keith Murphy and participated in master classes by composer C. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Cello, Viola, Electric Violin, Fiddle

My teaching style is a balance of a casual and relaxed attitude, and an environment that nonetheless encourages excellence and achievement to the highest level possible. I like to establish a friendly and fun atmosphere where the student feels at ease, but always help my students set goals, and hold them to standards of excellence. I also recognize and value that importance of a student enjoying lessons, and that may sometimes mean that s/he wishes to learn and play music not covered by the books and materials we use for lessons; thus, I encourage students to share with me any such music they want to work on, and we then incorporate it into our lessons. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Trombone, Music, Keyboard

My philosophy with teaching my students is that they should learn in an environment where they truly feel that they are not only retaining information that I provide, but are gaining insight as to how to develop their own sense of creativity and problem solving skills. I envision my students’ learning by acquiring pieces to their tool belt, bits at a time. They then take this kit out into their own lives, uniquely building their own future into whatever passions they pursue further. Read More