Piano Lessons in Dracut, MA

Instruments: Piano

I am a very warm and encouraging person, and I can see how hard people try, even if they don't sound their best yet. I have a growth mindset, which means that you don't have to be born with a natural ability to do this. Anyone can learn if they have a great teacher. I give a lot positive reinforcement, and I expect mistakes. Students don't take lessons if they already know how to play! Read More

Instruments: Piano French Horn

As a piano teacher, I coached elementary students on basic piano skills, like Bayer piano introductory course, Czerny Op. 599, Op. 299, Hanon sixty exercises for the piano, Piano Adventures by Nancy and Randall Faber, John Thompson's Modern Course for the piano and Sonatina album. As a horn player, I have a lot of orchestra experience. I joined the China Youth Symphony Orchestra as a freshman in September 2010, which allowed me to improve my professional skills and my ability to work as part of a team. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

My teaching experience has began more recently, but I am a teacher who has had the opportunity to be in school learning new things, while being able to also pass down my discoveries with students. I've also found that a combination of classical, modern, and jazz music can go a long way in helping students enjoy their musical experiences. It's important to make sure my students are staying motivated and always learning more than one genre. Read More

Instruments: Piano French Horn Music Keyboard

When teaching beginners, particularly children, I frequently incorporate the Faber Piano Adventures method into my lessons. This renowned curriculum offers a well-structured and comprehensive approach to piano education, covering fundamental techniques, music theory, sight-reading, and an engaging repertoire. I have found that its gradual progression and captivating materials effectively establish a solid foundation for young learners. As students advance and acquire a solid grasp of the basics, I introduce them to suitable solo repertoire, preparing them for their initial recital performance. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I typically start with the Piano Adventures series with my beginner students who are children. I also introduce songs they are familiar with alongside seasonal or festival music to make the lessons more engaging and boost their interest in learning. For intermediate students, I add materials such as exercises from Hanon or Czerny to develop stronger technique. I pair these with music by various composers so that, while building the foundation of piano playing, my students explore different styles of music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

With beginning students, I will start with the basics and encourage them to buy A Modern Method for Guitar by William Leavitt. Starting out, students will work on chords and scales. We will also work on building a repetoire of songs for the student to work on perform. Intermediate students will work on the fundamentals of theory, triads, beginner 7th chords, and improvasation. Advanced students will work on expanding their knowledge of theory, inversions, technique building, chord tensions and substitution. Read More

Instruments: Piano

She also won prizes in competitions including national student competition in Korea and Honors Competition at Boston University.She has participated in music festivals such as Mozarteum International Summer Academy and New Paltz Piano Festival. She was a former member of piano instructors at Darrells Music Hall and has been teaching many talented young musicians since 1999. Yoo received Diploma of Recognition from the Golden Classical Music Awards New York International Music Competition for her extraordinary dedication and achievement in the field of teaching music and presenting students to perform at Carnegie Hall, and Certificate of Excellence certified by the Crescendo International Music Competition committee in recognition of outstanding commitment to music education and students' achievement displayed on Crescendo International Competition. Read More