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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Piano lessons in Arlington . Whether you are looking for beginner guitar lessons for your kids, or are an adult wanting to improve your skills, the instructors in our network are ready to help you now!

Audrey W

Instruments: Piano Cello

Music has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember.  I enjoy sharing the magic of music with others as both a performer and instructor.  I studied piano, cello and engineering at USC and Duke University.  I've had the pleasure of serving as a section cellist with various orchestras throughout my career in Georgia and South Carolina. I've studied piano with Dr. Frothingham and cello with Dr. Read More

Jinhee I

Instruments: Piano

I have been teaching over 20 years and in the U.S over 7 years. My teaching experience allows me to work closely with many different students. I am able to lead students that are always striving and wanting to learn more about music in their respective musical fields and create that path for those who share that same type of passion for music as I have achieve throughout my studies and my mentors. Read More

Xuan S

Instruments: Piano Keyboard

For beginning students I start with Bastian Piano series. It has 4 books including piano, performance, technique and theory, which helps the student to have a full comprehension of piano playing. I will test students and then select a level to start. Once they complete the highest level, I will introduce solo repertoires and Hanon and Carl Czerny to enhence their skills. For adult students I have a professional book which Peabody is using to teach adults keyboard skills from the beginning. Read More

Hanyin C

Instruments: Piano

A native of Taiwan, I started my music training at age 4 with the Yamaha method. At age 8 and continuously till 18, I participated in an intensive music training program sponsored by the national government that was offered exclusively to certified exceptionally gifted students. I won top prizes in various young artist competitions and appeared in solo concerts and with orchestras. I continued my music training in the United States, starting at the prestigious Indiana University School of Music, where I was a featured soloist in the Mozart Festival commemorating the bicentennial of Mozarts death. Read More

BISWITA M

Instruments: Piano

I am a passionate, thoughtful and motivated instructor who loves to work with students and help them reach their full musical potential. I follow ABRSM (associated board of the royal schools of music) guidelines and create a lesson plan that includes technical exercises, proper piano repertoire and theory awignments. I encourage students to select repertoire that highlights their strengths. I like to help them prepare for recitals and public performances. Read More

Mark D

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Organ Conga Music Keyboard Djembe Acoustic Guitar

While attending The Berklee College of Music, Mark studied with, Jazz Great Gary Burton. Gary took Mark under his wing, and became an important figure in Mark's life. Through this relationship Mark developed relationships with such names, as McCoy Tyner, Michael Brecker, Peter Eirskin, John Schofield, Carla Bley, Makoto Ozone, Steve Swallow.and others. Mark Returned to the Washington D.C. area after an injury to his hands. He spent many years rebuilding his chops, and working as a studio engineer, and producer. Read More

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Emily B

Instruments: Piano Voice

What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Effective practice goes beyond simple repetition. When you sit down to practice, start with something you enjoy playing {or singing} as part of your warm-up routine, then start your actual work. If you're starting a new piece, begin by looking through the music - take note of the rhythm, key signature, accidentals, etc., then slowly sight-read through the piece. Divide the piece into sections and take it one section at a time. When working on a section, play through it, then decide which chunks need the most focus - it can be as long as a phrase or as short as a measure or two, or even just a motive. Figure out what you can do to make that small section better, be it fingering changes, hands-separate practice, working with rhythms, etc. Eventually, you can piece the larger sections together and get something great!

How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
If your child shows a genuine interest in making music, they are ready. Depending on the age of your child, talk to them about starting lessons, and ask them questions, such as: How much time do they have to practice each day/week? Do they understand that it will take time and practice to become proficient? What are their musical goals? What kind of music do they want to learn? If they can answer some of these questions, they should be ready to succeed in music. A trial lesson is a great way for both the student and the teacher to determine if the student is ready.

Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
I like to use the Bastien Piano Basics series for my young piano students, because it is what I primarily learned with. I also like the Piano Adventures series; over the past year or so I've become pretty familiar with the series, and it has a lot of good things to offer - the pacing and organization is great. For adults, the Alfred piano course is good, though depending on the capabilities of older students, I may just teach through repertoire. For very young students, adding a bit of the Kodaly method into the lessons helps as well - using folk songs/singing to teach musical concepts.

Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
Music definitely runs in my family. My mom's family is very large - there are 11 kids - and all of them sing and/or play an instrument, and just about all of them have been in a band at some point in their life. My mom is a singer/songwriter with multiple recordings. My dad's parents toured the country listening to polka bands, but my dad ended up getting into drumming. All of my 7 siblings are musical, too: we have pianists, singers, a drummer, a guitarist, and a potential violinist. We love singing together and making up goofy songs with each other.

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