Piano Lessons in Rillito, AZ

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Oboe Music

I have been teaching in classrooms and after-school programs for over twenty years, and in 2023 began teaching music lessons in my home studio. I grew up playing music and participating in school bands and orchestras, but spent the first half of my adulthood in careers unrelated to music. I have found that my formal music education did not prepare me for the music-making that I find most rewarding today--making music collaboratively and casually with friends. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I have used Hal Leonard and Bastien. If the parent has a older method book they wish to use I start there and fill in as I see needed. I encourage a slow start to get all the basics understood, then progress at the student's own pace and interests. Handouts and charts are supplemented as most students can't afford all the music books requested in a series. If a student feels frustrated then a short walk from piano to the other side of the room shaking out the arms and fingers gets us back on track. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar

It was the only yearI didn't march around with a feather on my head, LOL. These experiences with all the various instruments I have studied allows meto see piano differently. I am classically trained on the piano but I believe music is for everyone and it shouldn't be taken so seriously. The genuine love and study of music should be a positive experience. Music is in so much of who our identity is. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I praise effort and a good attitude! I know that learning music is like learning a new language along with hand-eye-ear coordination. Positive reinforcement and clear guidance is a must. I also encourage parent and family involvement with lessons so a student feels the support and environment necessary for long term interest. I teach each student with individual attention and realistic goal setting fit for the student and parents interests. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I also teach at the Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and Blind, and I have extensive experience working with students who are blind or visually impaired. I am a graduate of the Eastman School of Music, and I completed my masters degree in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy at Penn State University. Favorite roles include Gretel in Humperdinck's "Hansel and Gretel," Lucy in "The Telephone," Luisa in The Fantasticks, Rona Lisa Peretti in "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," Marian in Robin Hood the Musical, Susanna in The Marriage of Figaro, and Poppea in The Coronation of Poppea. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar

It has been for a great road to travel through,the road of music and success. during the past 10 years i have done many things in my music career. I have been invited to other churches to play in phoenix,mesa gilbert california and many other surroundings. Have been teaching for about 4 yers now,and give private lessons. Read More