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Featured Piano Teachers Near Cary, NC

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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Piano lessons in Cary . 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!

Catherine K

Instruments: Piano Clarinet Recorder Bassoon

I began teaching while at music college, and soon found that I enjoyed imparting my love of music to others more than I enjoyed performing myself! I have been teaching private lessons at home and in students’ homes for 10 years. I taught classroom music in school in the UK for 5 years before my move to the USA. I like to allow my teaching style and repertoire to be somewhat directed by the student, while making sure that the music they are playing is a suitable difficulty and teaching them a rounded technique. Read More

Matthew S

Instruments: Piano

Since beginning piano lessons myself when I was seven, I have been sharing my love of music with everyone all around me. I've been teaching lessons formally for the two years since I left college, and it has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Working with new students is always such a humbling experience, because it challenges me as a teacher to approach old problems with a fresh perspective. Read More

Brandon M

Instruments: Piano Drums Mallet Percussion

For beginning drum students, I typically like to start with the Percussive Arts Society sheet of rudiments to ensure a solid technical background as the student progresses. After that, we move on to simple reading and other drumming fundamental concepts including limb coordination, fills, phrasing and articulation, etc. With older students, I find it helpful to try and begin with what they are interested and comfortable in playing. This allows me to find connections and build lesson plans specifically for the individual. Read More

Charlie N

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Banjo Ukulele Mandolin

  My approach to teaching is to make lessons fun and enjoyable in a comfortable and relaxed setting to allow the student fullconcentration on each lesson. But, also to provide the necessary guidance and encouragement to challenge and motivate students to improve and develop natural strengths and new skills. I have a good selection of method books and materials to fit each student's level of musicianship and choice of playing style(s) to extend upon their interests and goals. Read More

Michael P

Instruments: Piano

I'm a passionate musician who loves composing original works and inspiring other people to fall in love with music. Despite the lack of formal degrees in a music related major, I've been certified to teach piano and have substituted for piano teachers on multiple occasions. I collaborate with local musicians that include drummers, guitarists, singers, and bassists and love to perform in front of audiences. I've self-produced three piano albums consisting of all original compositions that infuse jazz influences with modern romantic undertones. Read More

Kelsey V

Instruments: Piano Violin

I began teaching private lessons ten years ago while in high school under my own music instructor. She assigned me younger students to co-teach with her as a way to grow my teaching skills. In college I ventured out on my own and began offering private music lessons out of my home. Additionally during this time I worked as a strings instructor at a local music group for homeschooled children. Read More

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Evan O

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Orchestral Percussion Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
Trying to find a way to be a musician! Being a musician is not my main career. I work in IT, so I suppose something in that field!

If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
I decided to start playing the guitar because I was inspired by a friend of mine who is truly gifted. It was exciting to apply the discipline and structured practice techniques I had honed with the drums to something totally different!

Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
I definitely do. There are too many to name here, but I do use some of the classics: Stick Control, 4 Way Coordination, and Master Studies by the late great, Joe Morello.

What does a normal practice session look like for you?
I start on a practice pad and a metronome to warm up my hands and internal clock. I set a timer for 20 minutes for this. Then, I go into the material I am working on. Sometimes this is out of a book, sometimes it is learning worship songs for church, and sometimes it is transcribing songs note for note that I just want to learn how to play. But, practice is always structured and I know exactly what I will be doing beforehand.

What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
Three things: Staying relaxed (mentally and physically), the discipline to practice things slowly and with a metronome, and musical restraint (playing the drums for the sake of the song; not to impress other drummers!)

What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
Easily receiving multiple awards in high school for being the most dedicated. I value these much more than any awards I received for being "talented." Additionally, receiving praise over the years for being a "musical drummer" instead of just a timekeeper. The drummer does have a specific job to do, but should always contribute musically as much as anyone else in the band.

Have any of your students won awards or been selected for special honors? How have they succeeded?
Yes! Some students have won awards in school for marching and/or orchestral band. Some of my students went on to major in music in college and are now band directors. And even a few have had success in the music business (professional musicians).

Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
My mother! I almost gave music up at one point in my life. My mother knew that I had talent within me, I just needed to see it for myself.

Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I'll give the corny answer to this question...I didn't choose my primary instrument...my primary instrument chose me! To be fair though, I did try to play the trumpet in the 6th grade...but the snare drum didn't require all of that breathing!

What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Always start slow - much, much slower than you might think. Become best friends with a metronome! Try to be as consistent as possible with a practice schedule - and PLAN out what you will practice to reach your GOAL.

How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
You will notice that they have an interest in something because they will typically talk a lot about it! This is especially true if they are engaging in an interest on their own time, when no one else is looking (but parents see everything!). Also, you may be able to simply spot that they have a "knack" for something. This is worth exploring!

When will I start to see results?
This is a loaded question. You can take two people of the same age with the same practice schedule and see a totally different timeline for results. However, there is no substitute for disciplined, structured, hard work. I had some natural ability, but the reason I stood out among my peers was because of the hours I put in. Some folks were just as good if not better than me and had put in half the time that I did. It really does depend, but by and large it is the hours "on the clock" and the quality of those hours (the quality of practice time is where a good instructor will pay dividends).

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