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Featured Piano Teachers Near Kansas City, KS

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

Marianne L

Instruments: Piano Voice

Hi, my name is Marianne! I graduated from Garden City Community College in 2011 with an Associate of Arts degree in Piano. From there I transferred to Southwestern Adventist University where I graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Sciences and minored in Vocal Music. I love to share my passion for music with others, and I hope to convey that to my students as well. My goal is to ignite that passion in my students so that not only they will want to share with others, but that they will find joy in it. Read More

Stephanie B

Instruments: Piano Voice

Teaching is my passion! I have been a private piano and voice instructor for over 10 years, as well as a classroom teacher for over 12. I love finding the gifts in all students and nurturing those gifts by sharing my love of music and knowledge. I graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education. My career as a musician has given me many enriching opportunities to be involved in vocal performances and teacher-led performances over the last 12 years. Read More

Xiaoyi S

Instruments: Piano

For beginning students like young students, I typically start with Piano Adventure as the textbook. Once they have progressed of study, I would like to introduce some solo repertoires with beautiful melody line for their recital performance. And in each lesson, I will play the accompany part for young students, which can bring them more fun of learning short pieces, and enjoy studying. For adults, I would like to talk with them, and find out a good way that they are interested in of studying, and give them more space of choosing repertoires for learning. Read More

Hong Hong G

Instruments: Piano Violin Fiddle

The ultimate goal for my teaching is to cultivate students' passion for music and their musical talents. I strongly believe that every individual student is different in terms of background, personality, and learning progress. My teaching approach is completely student-oriented, aiming to develop their musical skills and characters as unique individuals. I include step-by-step challenges into my lessons that are just challenging enough to keep my students feel accomplished without frustrations. Read More

Jonathan L

Instruments: Piano

In my studio, I have found that the greatest results from consistent thoughtful practice. My experience of performance and practice have helped me develop a method that has proven successful in my studio.I was taught in the Russian piano school and have found that the incorporation method of performance, technique, theory, and music history give a well-balanced foundation for creative development of musicians. I have worked with students from age 3-65 and all levels from beginner to advanced and found this method works the best. Read More

Vance B

Instruments: Piano

Effective teaching caters to each student's unique needs and learning styles. This is why although I prefer the Music Tree series of method books, I'm also flexible and observant to determine the best possible approach on a student-by-student basis. My goal is to instill a genuine, passion for music in my students, and also to help develop well-rounded musicians. Whether you want to play Mozart, write songs, or play in a jazz band, I want to give you the tools you need to make the most of that situation. Read More

Alison D

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Organ Ukulele Recorder Keyboard Djembe

In my studio, the most important thing when structuring lessons is to make them individualized. No two lessons look the same in my studio. If a student wants to work on composing, that will be the focus. If the student wants to work on sight-reading, we'll focus on that. Of course, it's important to be a well-rounded musician, but these lessons are for the students' benefit, not mine, so I'll make sure they leave their lessons with what they want to gain. Read More

Teacher In Spotlight

Sky L

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Saxophone Flute Drums Bass Guitar Ukulele Mandolin Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
Everything and all :) I go through phases, but my students learn to appreciate all music- baroque counterpoint, to jazz, to rap music. All music is beautiful, and hiding from that truth is a limiting factor to musical intelligence and creative possibility.

If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
I've always valued the time and exceptional patience of cartoon animation. I always wanted to be a cartoonist, and I routinely revisit my love of the art when not wrapped up in my family or music.

If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
Bachelors, Music Performance Bachelors, Music Technology Bachelors, Jazz Pedagogy. I received these degrees from Missouri Western State University simultaneously. This was a triple major, while also in the Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia organization.

What is your dream piece to perform and why?
With my students at their highest- watching them soar. There is no time or place, just the concept of my students achieving, while I help them- live, studio, anywhere.

What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
Style- it takes time to know how to say what you want to say. Listening to masters for years, impersonating them- their voice, their notes, their time; it takes time to know style.

Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
I specifically guide my students towards ear training. Similar to the Suzuki method, my students learn how to express what they -actually- want, through the process of using their own senses; removing the blocking points of contrived practices. Let the student speak their voice, and learn like a baby- and become a master.

Have any of your students won awards or been selected for special honors? How have they succeeded?
All-state High School Students within solo, trio, and ensemble- and students with incredible social profiles displaying their original work. Lessons, Ideally- inspire a sense of personality within music, and in the context of today, showcasing the students voice and making them feel heard.

What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
Traveling to Italy to perform for renown musicians, artists, and the people of the country. I've played internationally a number of times- but the opportunity I got when I was in college to redefine my perspective of music, and meet wonderful people from across the globe through music- absolutely amazing.,

Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
Of course, many. Elementary with Mrs. Stinson teaching us scales with the recorder, high school all-state competitions with Mrs. King- all of my college professors who tendered me into the musician I am, and especially all of the fantastic artists I've had the pleasure of touring and recording with.

When will I start to see results?
Immediately. Within one lesson, the concepts and possibilities of your musical future should be present and exciting. The thing in your head can come true, and with some guidance- we'll get you there faster than you could have imagined.

How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
Every human being is ready for music- what capacity is appropriate is the fun part! Special needs kids require a specific set of tools that I'm trained to provide; adults trying their hand at the guitar for the first time are different than 5th graders learning their clarinet scales- everyone is unique!

What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Practice- it's not the destination, it's the journey. The process of being bad at something, and having fun discovering how to become awesome at it- that's practice. Every student of mine learns the joy and the possibilities up front.

Why did you choose your primary instrument?
My older brother- a saxophonist. My ultimate inspiration- though I play many other instruments, I attribute all of my groundwork emotionally to him and all he has done and does for me.

When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
There is no moment for anyone- just a series of miniature decisions that evolve into an eventual love of creating music. Classical Piano, Jazz, Metal, Rap- whatever you calling is, it's worth exploring. That's what I'm here for, because that's what I've known.

If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
It started with the saxophone, eventually to the guitar, then the piano, the drums, so and so forth. The love of music and discovery doesn't end. Curiosity will continue to pull you to new instruments, because music is more powerful than we recognize.

Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
My entire family plays! My father, Jeff Lux- was a guitar player for the classic rock band "Kansas." My brother, Beaux, is a touring saxophonist, and my grandmother, Ethel, started and ran the St Joseph Symphony an upbringing musical figure in my youth.

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