Piano Lessons in Dublin, PA

Instruments: Piano

...I keep a "Piano Homework Assignment" Word document for each student on my laptop which I can then email to you after your lesson is over for reference during the week.  A usual assignment would consist of a "Warm Up" section where we focus on hand position or scales or technique, a "Lesson Book" or "Repertoire" section where we work on new pieces or songs, a "Theory" section for written assignments, a "Fun" list for pieces we are done with but want to keep playing just for fun and then a number of special sections depending on student interest.  Special sections might be things like - improvisation, composition, playing by ear, recital or competition prep, exam prep, sight reading, ear training, etc.  I'm comfortable in few method series but I prefer Faber Piano Adventures for typical beginning children and The Music Tree for very young beginners.  I try to make sure each student has a piece they love every week. ... Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Orchestral Percussion Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

...For drum/percussion students, I'll have them start with a combination of Syncopation by Ted Reed and Peter Erksine's Drumset Essentials Volume 1. All instruments will also have fundamentals as part of their homework each week (Scales and Chords for piano/guitar/bass/ukelele, rudiments and technique for drums). ... Read More

Instruments: Piano

...I like to divide lessons into mainly 2 parts: The first part focuses on note-reading and fundamentals, while the second part focuses on getting the student to play songs they are interested in playing, either by helping them find a sheet music suitable for their level of ability, or by playing by ear.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

...The next step would then be developing and strengthening the singers vocal range and repertoire. For adults and/or more experienced vocalists, I focus on what the student is trying to accomplish and help them move towards their goals.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

...The feeling of making something I was playing sound exactly like what I heard on the radio was like a superpower to me growing up! And so I think it's my job to try to get my students to have that same feeling as they are beginning their musical journeys.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Organ Synthesizer Music Keyboard

...Start with 20 minute lessons after student is well rested, then increase practice to 30 then 45 minutes at the same time every day-consistency and due diligence is key here.... Read More