Piano Lessons in Scotland, MD

Instruments: Piano

I like to collaborate with the studentto learn what songs theydesire to know how to playandacknowlede their achievement when they can play thesongthat they worked so hard to learn. It is rewarding to me to see a student learn a new concept and watch as they realize when that musical thought makes sense! I want every student of mine to feel comfortable asking questions when something does not make sense and I am always prepared to explain a concept in various ways so that all learning styles can understand. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin

I am a pianist, musician and artist with over eighteen years of experience. My main passion lies in the collaborative arts, and I greatly enjoy accompanying and coaching vocalists and instrumentals from all ages. I have a versatile career in teaching and coaching multiple genres of music, including pop, rock, classical, blues, showtunes, music theater and jazz. I have performed as a soloist and collaborative artist in The United States and Europe. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Clarinet Oboe

I will typically begin with Alfred's Basic Piano Library book for piano students, as I believe that the best way to truly learn music is by playing songs instead of exercises designed to demonstrate techniques and concepts. Alfred's Piano Library offers exercises in the forms of music that increases with difficulty as new material and concepts are introduced to the student. With younger students especially, I always start with instructing the student on the basics of their instrument, such as the proper terminology, how the instrument actually produces sound, and proper maintenance. Read More