Piano Lessons in Hancock, CA

Instruments: Piano Guitar Ukulele Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

For all students from beginners to adults I use Alfred's Piano books as they are very transparent and easy to follow. I also strongly believe that even beginner students as early as 4 can learn scales and chords even though many teachers don't introduce such things until they reach an older age and have more experience. It is very apparent to me that many teachers under estimate how truly brilliant children are and how they can soak up material much more quickly at a younger age. Read More

Instruments: Piano Cello

I have been teaching for over 25 years. I have 5 children of my own who are all musicians. I have studied pedagogy at the University of Illinois and have also studied the Suzuki method. I feel lucky that I can take all of these experiences and methods and combine them to what works best for my students. What I have found is that there is not one clear cut method- every student learns in a different way. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet

The most important part of teaching for me is trying to make sure students are growing a passion for music, and that I am helping them in that way throughout the entire process. I've had teachers in my past that I felt didn't care for my interests, and were impatient with abilities, and those lessons always pushed me away from wanting to pursue music. As a private instructor, I want nothing more for my students than to see them flourish and succeed at their craft, but fun and passion always comes first in my book. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

Others have become stuck on the same pieces even after a period of a few weeks, so I move on to other songs, games and fall back to the method book to keep their momentum going and so they dont get sick of trying to do the same songs every week. for PIANO Students: From the first lesson I teach the student to find the C and the F, which are the keys to the left of the group of two and three black keys respectively. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Keyboard

Each person is unique. I like to start my lessons by getting to know my students through assessing where their passion(s) lie. I know that each student progresses at their own pace. I help them set realistic goals through the development of lessons that serve as a measurement for growth. I believe in giving positive reinforcement to my students because as fun as playing the music is, I find that it can be a tough process when trying to learn. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar

I have been teaching for 8 years. I started off in a small studio in Cypress, CA called Music Arts. Once I refined my skills there I took a job as the Music Director of Education at The Boys Girls Club of Long Beach. Currently contracted with numerous lesson facilities across Southern California, I know what it takes to make a lesson fun! I have taught students of all ages, from 5 to 70. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Keyboard

I will typically get an idea for your knowledge of music fundamentals and then create a custom curriculum for each student. I will allow you to provide me ideas for repertoire which you would like to learn but we will work together to find the perfect fit for you and your current skill level and what I believe will best push you forward as a musician. As stated previously sight reading will be enforced in my studio as well a weekly ear trainings to really appreciate excel you as a musician and your music knowledge. Read More