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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Piano lessons in Leesburg . 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!
Instruments: Piano
Enjoyment of music and the cultivation of creativity and self discipline are the primary goals behind my teaching philosophy. No student is the same, and therefore all of my lesson plans are crafted to support the pace and learning style of each individual student. I do not believe in criticizing a student. A warm environment full of encouragement and productive critique with facilitate further enjoyment of music and growth as a musician. Read More
Instruments: Piano Cello Double Bass Keyboard
My teaching style revolves around the interest of the student combined with my overall experience with one ultimate goal being that the student will develop the tools to teach themselves along the way. I like to use relevant recordings to play along with as well as simply recording the student and playing it back during the lesson. I will keep a written log of our progress and will have it available for the student as a reference as well as encouraging them to do the same. Read More
Instruments: Piano Trumpet
Fundamentals are so important and always addressed first. Things like finding the best sound possible and physically setting yourself up to play in the most efficient way are the most important at every ability level. If you study trumpet with me, you will work on breathing, finding your most beautiful sound, and basics like scales and long tones. These steps are needed to have the fun and growth that playing an instrument brings. Read More
Instruments: Piano Cello
I feel that my job as a teacher is to facilite my students' indivual growth and development as they make their own way along their musical paths in life. My happiness comes from watching my students gain more confidence after reaching goals that they set for themselves in our sessions. It's important to me that everyone feels good about themselves which is why I started a 'Student Spotlight' newsletter to highlight accomplishments such as completing a book or performing with the school orchestra. Read More
Instruments: Piano
I know that performance is an important part of learning an instrument so I offer bi-annual recitals as well as an opportunity to play at an annual festival for adjudication and to enter in competitions for cash awards and scholarships. I also believe that no student is too old to learn music! You can learn at any age, I am always looking to take on new students and share with them my love of music! Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Keyboard Acoustic Guitar
I learned to play piano at age 6. I have consistently developed my skills as well as ventured successfully into music composition since then. My piano music composition skill began back in the late 1990's. Last year I ventured into my first position working for the Learn Now Music teaching service. I assisted with after-school beginner orchestra classes (guitar - piano - violin - drums) as well as taught private lessons to several piano and guitar players at their homes. Read More
Instruments: Piano
My teaching experience dated back to my graduate-school days, when I began teaching private lessons to college-age students more than 20 years ago. I have been teaching since then to students from 3-year-old beginners to 75-year-old retirees. I founded my home studio, Joyful Keys Studio, in Gaithersburg, 13 years ago, and have been teaching consistently and passionately. Encouraging students to practice regularly and guiding students to find their musical inclinations and particular musical voices are my main teaching fortes. Read More
Instruments: Piano
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Practice the hardest parts first, slowly. It's always tempting/easier to practice what we're comfortable with, but practicing what you already know, or can already do, does not allow you to grow and expand upon your abilities. In order to become comfortable with something, you have to allow yourself to be uncomfortable first. So practice the uncomfortable stuff, slowly, until it becomes comfortable. Then, move on to the next challenge, and watch yourself grow, develop, and get better!! This will also help grow your confidence as well, as you discover what you can handle and conquer.
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
This is always a fine line to walk, but usually it comes down to two main things, concentration and focus. Piano is an instrument that truly can be learned by anyone (as long as you know your alphabet up to G). However, a lot of the learning process, especially in the beginning, requires having an attention span, and the ability to focus on what you're learning. If a child has the ability to concentrate on what they're doing without becoming too distracted (even if for just 15 or 20 minutes), a LOT can be accomplished. It's always our job as the teacher, to try to be engaging and keep things interesting, but the student must be able to stay focused as well. If they can do this, and also seem interested in learning as well, certainly there is much potential for them to go far!!
When will I start to see results?
This can vary widely from student to student. It also depends how much time you're putting in between lessons. Students that do very little between lessons, and/or are not practicing regularly, will typically take longer than the ones that put in more time and are practicing more consistently (it's always better to put in a few minutes daily, than practicing once every few days). Also, because a lot of the beginning stuff is based on repetition and memorization, some students just pick up on that faster than others, while others may need more time. But a consistent daily practice routine is always the best approach.
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
By far, the one I gravitate towards the most would be Jazz. The melodies and chord changes (for many Jazz standards) are beautiful, intricate, and complex. Listening to a Jazz solo, in my opinion, is often times an incredible thing to witness, as you're literally hearing a composition being created on the spot, while at the same time working within a very concrete and specific structure (which is what makes it sound good). And then, when playing together in group settings, you also have the added benefit of communication, as musicians will feed off each other's ideas. It is very much a communal effort and to experience it live is simply irreplaceable.
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Cities with Students
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