Piano Lessons in Solana Beach, CA

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Clarinet French Horn Piccolo

My experiences in and out of the classroom continuously pushes me to evolve my philosophy and teaching style. Music is not just about singing or playing the right notes and lyrics. It is about making connections from most personal experiences through the most universal language. This is the kind of experience I hope to share with my students through music in a safe, challenging, and creative environment. It doesn’t matter whether students are seasoned musicians or first-time singers. Read More

Instruments: Piano

My teaching experience dates back to my college years when I taught lessons at a studio, primarily working with young children. I met a fellow music teacher in a class of mine and she brought me to a store where I had my own private studio downstairs with students ranging from different ages. I worked with so many students, some whom stayed with me for the entire time I was working as a teacher. Read More

Instruments: Piano Keyboard

In my teaching I foster a 'singing' approach  to the piano.  Nothing though makes my heart sing more than to witness a student meet and exceed his or her musical goals. I facilitate this by nurturing a respectful and caring rapport which eventually transmits itself through the instrument as beautiful music. This is enabled (by both parties) through much patience and hard work. I have seen discipline like this translate into better study habits and scholastic success. Read More

Instruments: Piano

For most beginners, I use the Bastian series to get students started. this series of instructional books combines basic theory with practical examples that help to reinforce the concepts introduced each week. While working on fundamentals, we introduce performance selections that are fun and engaging. For adult learners, I typically chart a path of instruction based upon their goals and interests. Practice assignments are designed to reinforce the lessons and perfect the technique necessary to reach the desired performance goals. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I am a very experienced piano teacher with over 25 years of experience both in the United States and internationally. Before moving to the United States, I taught at the highly regarded Children's Music School of Belarus.I have worked at the Suzuki Music School of Houston since 2000, instructing students in piano, piano performance, and theory. I am a full believer in a well-rounded player so I encourage and direct my students to performance opportunities outside of the class room setting. Read More