Piano Lessons in Barkhamsted, CT

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I am a firm believer in not re-inventing the wheel. I don't use my own lesson plans. I meet with students to see what they know and what they want to learn, and then use books, YouTube videos or tutorials to teach - learn with- students. A typical curriculum for me first learning the chromatic scale, then the major two octave scale. Then the minor two octave scale, then basic major and minor chords. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I have experience teaching in the context of both American and European curricula traditions. I have taught music theory (including counterpoint), composition, analysis, orchestration and piano in classroom settings at the university level and also in private, public, and college preparatory schools; I have also taught composition one-on-one. In the US at the college level my teaching career includes five years of experience as a teaching assistant in music theory including the subjects of solfège and aural skills, counterpoint; Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

To me, the most rewarding thing to see is seeing your students develop the same passion you did when you were their age! As an educator, I believe that no two students are exactly alike -- each student has their own strengths and learn at different paces. It's important to use those strengths and foster them to achieve the best possible goal. By finding out what interests the student, I can cater to their individual needs, wants, and creativity. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trombone

A principle that I have lived by in the 45 plus years that I have taught, is that I am teaching the STUDENT as an individual with a particular personality, learning style, level of patience, tolerance for making mistakes and openness to trying new things. I do not teach MUSIC; I use it as the vehicle for learning. When a teacher really understands the nature of the student and shows his/her commitment to making every lesson a successful and happy experience for him/her, then the process of learning to play an instrument becomes a mutual and fulfilling experience. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Flute Synthesizer Euphonium Music Keyboard

I have been teaching lessons one on one for 13 years in voice, piano, and flute. I have also been an elementary school music teacher for the last 4 years. In my experience, I have worked with students from age 3 to age 70 with a variety of skill levels and disabilities. Over the years I developed a strategy to help each individual student reach their music goals and foster a love for music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Organ Music

I am always highly-organized, high-energy, clear, well-spoken, systematic, detail-oriented, engaging, funny, entertaining and helpful. For students who desire a more relaxed and/or slow-moving approach, I am happy to oblige. For students who desire a faster-paced and/or more intense style of teaching, I am also happy to oblige. In all cases, I believe in tailoring my teaching style to the student's age, ability level, personality, learning style, number of years of lessons so far, other preferences, etc. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I will prepare lesson plans primarily on my students' skill levels. I will assign small assignments for them to work on over the course of each week after their lessons. I will stress the importance of practice and how critical it is to their growth as a musician. Finally, I want my students to have fun and realize the joy of music!! Read More