Piano Lessons in Rural Valley , PA

Instruments: Piano Voice Music Keyboard

...I've also found that a combination of classical and modern music can go a long way in helping students enjoy the piano and motivate them to practice and continue to learn. ... Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Flute

...I have enjoyed opportunities to play with a wide variety of ensembles including: classical/orchestral, chamber music, contemporary ensembles, flute quartet, musicals, jazz combos, folk bands, traditional Irish music, and free improvisation accompanying poetry or narrative. ... Read More

Instruments: Piano

...While in my formative years, I enjoyed weekly piano lessons with a woman that I've come to appreciate as my second mother. She has always encouraged my talent and made sure I was using proper form as often as possible, even when I adopted the hobby of transcribing popular music to the piano and playing from rote.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Keyboard

...I have also had students who recieve information better if explained verbally. Overall, I begin with a set warmup each lesson and we then get right to work on repertoire the student is working on or that I have given them to work on.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello Viola Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Ukulele Recorder Oboe Keyboard

...Nothing is more rewarding than seeing my students be able to play music well after seeing it for the first time! When a student really starts to master sight-reading, that is when they are really mastering their instrument and are ready for complex materials.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Clarinet

...I like to involve students in setting their own individual goals. I acknowledge the individual goals and interests of students through choosing repertoire that is meaningful and engaging to them.... Read More