Piano Lessons in Chelsea, MA

Instruments: Piano

I love teaching, and worked in public schools across Connecticut and Massachusetts for thirteen years. Courses that I taught included: 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, and High School, Women's, and Honors choirs High School Piano 1 and 2 Middle School Music Middle School Fine Arts Middle School History of Rock Musical Director of the school musicals every year In the fall of 2020 I decided not to return to public school. I am currently the Musical Director of the Children's Theater Program at the Marblehead Little Theater, and I teach chorus at the Devereaux School in Marblehead. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I started my teaching career in 1996, teaching at the same music studio where I took lessons when I was younger. I try to carry some of the teaching techniques that were shown to me when I was taking lessons into my own style of teaching. This includes making the lesson fun as well as educational for the student. Daily practice is strongly encouraged, as well as playing with other musicians, recitals, and writing their own songs. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Synthesizer Keyboard

I want my student to create their musical identities, and help them shape their personalities in their journey. Most of all, I want them to enjoy doing it, while also working hard and developing skills that go beyond our lessons! My goal as an educator is to share everything I know that can help my students so that they can go out into the world and play with confidence, and to feel good about the music that they make! Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone

For beginning students on piano, I typically start with Piano Adventures. For beginning students on saxophone, I typically start with fundamentals like Sound production with long tones, embouchure exercises, A Tune A Day by C. Paul Herfurth. Once the student as progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce repertoire across several genre of music as well appropriate for their first recital performance. For adults, I try to find out what the student is interested in, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons engaging and fun, no matter their ability level. Read More

Instruments: Piano Music Keyboard

I usually start out by doing the methods book but I also stress the importance of playing with others in a group or duet setting. I love getting to play the teacher part with my students so it's more of a collaboration than a solo job. My goal is to have my students play duets with each other if that can be accommodated. Keeping it fun really helps the learning process and motivation to keep going and taking private lessons. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Organ French Horn Tuba Music Keyboard

Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! Therefore, it's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a students desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more. By trying to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

For beginning piano students I use a combination of Piano Adventures curriculum and Suzuki piano method. I like using Piano Adventures because it is a seamless and easy way to learn how to sightread. Suzuki is used to enhance performance skills and learn traditional repertoire. I supplement with other sheet music on the side and teach scales and technical work additionally. For beginning voice students the majority of initial lessons are spent on technique and students are encouraged to apply it in whatever repertoire they enjoy with occasional assigned peices. Read More