Piano Lessons in Middle City East , PA

Instruments: Piano

...I encourage students to pick the music they want to play.  For those who have no prior music knowledge at all, there are numerous beginning methods that are satisfactory.  I teach harmony and ear training at a level in agreement with ability of the fingers to execute.   It is so nice to learn to play by ear, (starting with very simple tunes) going from the brain to the keyboard without the crutch of the paper score.  Of course this is the objective of preparation (study, practice) anyway, so the emotional feeling that the composer intended can be experienced and interpreted (and communicated to the audience) in a wonderful, magical way.  ... Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Keyboard Djembe Acoustic Guitar

...*About the teacher* Sophia is classically trained vocalist who studied Music Therapy at Montclair State University. She has 6+ years of professional performance experience, which includes Spirit Entertainment Cruises and appearances at Carnegie Hall and various performances with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. ... Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Trumpet

...I always start with what type of music the learner is interested in. This helps engage the learner so that the student comes from a comfortable place, and then we use the lessons from that music to apply and expand to other genres.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola

...In addition to instrumental lessons, I taught classes in music theory, aural skills, and chamber music. Recently, I performed with the Symphony No. One chamber orchestra in Baltimore, premiering new works written for the ensemble.... Read More