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Featured Piano Teachers Near Norfolk, VA

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

Derneeshia W

Instruments: Piano

For young learners, lessons are designed to be engaging and fun, incorporating creative exercises that spark curiosity without overwhelming them. Interactive storytelling through music helps these budding pianists connect with the instrument emotionally, setting the stage for lifelong passion rather than mere proficiency. For older students, the focus shifts towards refining technique, exploring advanced repertoire, and developing a nuanced understanding of musical theory. My dual experience as a performer and teacher enables her to offer insights that are both practical and inspirationalinsights that help her students not only master challenging pieces but also find their unique artistic voice. Read More

Simeon K

Instruments: Piano

The bulk of my teaching experience comes from my college days where I taught secondary piano lessons to college undergraduates and children. My teaching style and methods were solidified in my graduate studies at Indiana University where I was an Associate Instructor of Piano. During this time, I taught group piano classes to music and non-music majors, private piano lessons to both graduate and undergraduate students, and worked as a counselor/practice coach for three summers at the prestigious piano summer festival Indiana University Piano Academy. Read More

Joy J

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet Oboe English Horn

I have been teaching private lessons since my college days. I have experience teaching multiple instruments and consider myself proficient at making each student achieve their very best. Read More

Ebony W

Instruments: Piano Voice

I am a motivated instructor who loves working with students and sharing my passion for music. I studied at The Center of Music, in Virginia Beach, Va. Playing the piano has been one the most fulfilling accomplishments of my life. I've had the opportunity to work with song writers and compose music for them and accompany singers during their performances. Music is a gift that I love sharing with my students and my goal is to help my students meet their musical goals, one lesson at a time. Read More

Hannah M

Instruments: Piano

I am an instructor whose passion is teaching students of all ages the love of music on the piano. In 2020, I graduated from Christopher Newport University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Piano Performance under Dr. Benjamin Corbin. While getting this degree, I realized my passion for teaching and went to get a graduate degree at George Mason University to get a Masters in Music with a concentration in keyboard pedagogy under Dr. Read More

Joseph U

Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Trombone Recorder Euphonium

I began teaching trumpet privately 44 years ago. Over the years I have added voice, beginning piano, trombone, euphonium,and recorder to my studio. I encourage each student to practice several times a week for as long as they can. I find that some students like to practice in one sitting, whereas others prefer to practice for 10-15 minutes before taking a break and then returning. I convey to each student that working at your craft for 10,000 hours will make you an expert. Read More

Daniel L

Instruments: Piano Music Keyboard

I taught music for 18 years in all kinds of institutions, both in Brazil as well as in the United States. From low income communities to music universities, I worked with all levels of students and I learned how to adapt my Pedagogy and method books to any situation. I work with students that have special needs (any and all kinds) and will also teach music professionals and artists that need a boost in confidence or some feedback in their projects. Read More

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Mark G

Instruments: Piano

What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
In my case when I was beginning to learn piano I taught myself without any real understanding of how the hands work in relation to good technique. So while I had a very strong musical understanding and could play pieces in relatively acceptable manner I had no sense of how to bring out even more color, emotion etc. which comes from better "technique". There is an incredible amount of possibilities of movement using fingers, hand, wrist, forearm, the entire arm and so very much more. Learning to use every part of my body, just about, was a very new thing to me and required that I back up a bit and relearn some facets of proper technique.

Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
I have my own method of teaching that includes technique, a very healthy dose of theory and ear training. Many of the method books offer a lot. I like some of Bastien as I appreciate how it is laid out for the beginner. It is simple without spending too much time on each new topic before introducing a nice or familiar piece of music for the beginning student. There are a number of good method books available. It is ultimately the instructors responsibility to glean what is important from them and creating a lesson so the student feels motivated enough to spend the necessary amount of time on something, that by all accounts, is simple and at the time to the point of being boring for some students. In this case I either create my own technique lessons or I'll compose a piece that introduces a new technical difficulty in a fun way.... hopefully.

What does a normal practice session look like for you?
Assuming we went over pieces, technical issues and musicianship skills there may be a given number of musical activities the beginning student will be expected to work on. For the beginner I may have them very slowly, with a pencil, name the notes. Then I will have them play one hand at a time... and for the melody (should that be the case) I'll have them name the note. At times I might have them photo copy the music and write note names beside each one. They are not to write note names in their music. This is an example for the beginner. There will also be a rhythm component to a lesson as well as ear training including interval recognition etc. For the more advanced student practice may focus on a particular section of a piece or a difficult technical concept that is relevant to a composition.

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