Piano Lessons in Saint Augustine, FL

Instruments: Piano Trombone Drums Synthesizer Euphonium Keyboard

As students progress, I like to spend more time teaching music theory and how the harmonies and melodies of pieces actually work together. At this stage the music becomes more difficult and lengthy, so I like to group phrases of the piece in sections until they can be played together cohesively. I like to coincide these with more mature elements of expression that go hand in hand with technique development. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola

Just a couple of methods I use below: Bastien Piano Series Suzuki Method Maia Bang Techniques Hrmaly I am not officially set to one method and am pretty flexible towards the students wants and needs. Each student learns differently and at their own pace. At the first lessons I feel it is important to understand the interest of the student and continue instruction based on that. Keeping my students engaged is of utmost importance. Read More

Instruments: Piano

One on one and individualized instruction. I also demonstrate and perform the songs to my students so that they can have an idea on how to go about playing the song. I teach by rote, demonstration and give them a step by step explanation on how to play the song or music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Music

I am an alumni of the prestigious Manhattan School of Music where I earned my degree of bachelor of music in classical voice with my voice teacher Mignon Dunn. I chose to attend Manhattan School of Music after earning my Associate of Arts degree in music education under the tutelage of mezzo soprano Mrs. Janet Rabe- Meyer. During my time at MSM, ive performed in Manhattan School of Musics concert choir, Sophomore performance class, and renowned soprano Catherine Malfitanos Junior opera theater. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Trombone Organ Music

For my beginner students, who are younger, I start off with the Faber series in the Primer levels. After progressing through the first few levels of the series, I then start to introduce solo repertoire depending on the interests of the student. For my older students, we also go through the Faber Adult Piano Adventures book, where we learn the basics of piano along with some fun pieces. I teach more information outside of the book which is not taught until later to get ahead. Read More