Piano Lessons in Ansley Park, GA

Instruments: Piano Organ Synthesizer Recorder

I have devoted my life to making music and sharing my knowledge and expertise with young people.  After graduating from CalArts in 1976 I spent over ten years playing and touring professionaly with a variety of top 40/hard rock bands before becoming a music educator.  I have recently retired after a 26 year career in the NYC and Mount Vernon public schools. Together with my wife Michelle I enjoy playing & performing singer/songwriter, soft rock & Broadway material. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Organ

I strive to maintain an organized and positive environment for my students. I present a warm, encouraging presence; I very seldom provide the answer for a student. Instead, I will lead them in asking a series of questions which will help them arrive at the correct answer. Even though I have high expectations of every student, I meet them where their ability level and interests are. It is very much of a partnership between me, as teacher, and the student, as an individual. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Clarinet Keyboard

My teaching experience goes way back to when I was a senior in high school. I was the assistant band teacher. I was leading band and sectionals in almost every instruments since I played 20 instruments. I end up volunteering for two years while I was in college and taught beginning band for freshmens in my high school. At the same time, I was teaching private lessons part-time. I have been teaching private and group lessons for more than 20 years. Read More

Instruments: Piano Synthesizer

For all students, I like to begin teaching using the Alfred Piano Method Books. These series provide site reading and music theory for all levels of experience and ages. Depending on each students progress and grasp of the fundamentals, as well as the more advanced students, I will tailor the lessons based on each individual's interest, such as learning various styles of music. Read More

Instruments: Piano

My teaching experience goes back to after college days, as I began teaching private lessons two years ago, and have been consistently teaching in the classroom and at home for 4 years. I always encourage regular practice on a consistent basis because its the only way to progress and be great. I've found that helping students learn their interested genre makes them stay passionate about piano and motivate them to practice and learn more. Read More

Instruments: Piano Music Keyboard

I always like to set realistic goals both for my self and students. Music is my life purpose and passion, and my job is convey that, so its a transfer of both efforts and energy to the students! I make learning fun! Nobody wants a boring teacher. People want spunk and with-it-ness and make being creative fun! I have the best time teaching when both students and i are on the same page with making learning fun! Read More