Piano Lessons in Solebury, PA

Instruments: Piano Organ Synthesizer Music Keyboard

My teaching experience dates back to my university days at West Chester U. I have been a professional entertainer, organist, pianist and musician for over 45 years. I have taught 100 s of students in those many years, in several states such as New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey .I have also worked in an advisory capacity role for such as piano, keyboard companies as Baldwin, Yamaha, Roland, and Korg USA. Also I have been for 8 years lead pianist keyboardist arranger at my church in Old bridge New Jersey Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Keyboard

I am an energetic music educator that truly enjoys to teach. It’s a delight to see students develop their talents. I have been a public school teacher of choir for many years. I love music and my job and students will see my passions. I went to TCNJ for my BM, Rutgers for my MM, and Rowan for my EdD. I love teaching the student and being the student. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Saxophone Flute Clarinet Synthesizer Piccolo Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Oboe Bassoon English Horn Acoustic Guitar

For my beginning piano students, I emphasize the twelve major and minor scales with proper fingering, first one octave and then two octaves. These exercises strengthens fingers and create more familiarity with the keyboard. I use the book, Level 1 The Older Beginner Piano Course by James Bastien and the companion book, Musicianship for the Older Beginner. I have seen results when these books are used in tandem. The student increases in technique and start to master music theory simultaneously. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

If a student isn't having fun learning the instrument then I am doing something wrong! Learning should be fun and a joy not a chore. I try to encourage the students to practice without being told to do so. With that comes a joy of doing it on your own and for themselves not for anyone else. Lessons in my studio are to compliment each students experiences and desires. Since teaching piano from my early college days until now, I find that students have many more interests than just music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Cello Viola Double Bass Keyboard

They brought me to a new teacher that totally changed my mind. She and many other great teachers I've been privileged to have, have inspired my teaching philosophy, strategies, and the songs I teach to this day. Teaching music is my joy in life and my passion. I do arranging, orchestrating, conducting, and performing all the time...but teaching is my true love. As it is I have a decent number of students but am currently looking for more! Read More

Instruments: Piano Harp

I try to find out what my student's goals are and try to arrange lesson plans that will work steadily towards their goals.  I try to give them knowledge about interesting facts and tips each week of something that they may not consider.  For younger students I try to show them how to practice so that they can prepare themselves appropriately each week.  Also I encourage students to use a metronome.I try to emphasize becoming adept at note reading. Read More

Instruments: Piano

For beginners, I prefer focusing on the fundamentals (scales, Hanon) in combination with beginner's lesson books such as Alfred's collections. As for adults, I tend to be goal oriented. What is the song you've always wanted to play? I then customize a syllabus based on that goal. Read More