Piano Lessons in Somerville, OH

Instruments: Piano Trumpet French Horn

Indeed, we will learn the ABCs of music and trumpet playing, but I will place an emphasis on listening to live and recorded music and attending concerts in an effort for the student to discover how their training relates to what occurs outside the four walls of the practice room. It is on purpose that the word invitation is overtly interspersed throughout this teaching philosophy. Fundamentally, I subscribe to the belief that teaching is an invitation to relationship. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola

As an orchestral violist, Ihave held principal viola positions in several orchestras - the Cleveland Institute of Music's Preparatory String Orchestra, Cleveland Heights High School's Symphony Orchestra, Interlochen Arts Camp's Intermediate and World Youth Symphony Orchestras, the Contemporary Youth Orchestra, where she was a recipient of the Mark Jackobs endowed chair award, the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra, Eastman School of Music's Symphony and Philharmonic Orchestras, the Chautauqua Music School Festival Orchestra, the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory's Philharmonia Orchestra, and the National Orchestral Institute.I have also had the honor of working with renowned conductors such as Marin Alsop, JoAnn Falletta, James Feddeck, Andrew Grams, Giancarlo Guerrero, Louis Langree, Jahja Ling, Brett Mitchell, Ruth Reinhardt, Osmo Vanska, Franz Welser-Most, and David Zinman. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Keyboard

I am a dedicated musician and teacher who loves what I do. My life has been rich with various musical experiences in many different genres. I enjoy them all from classical to pop and rock. My joy is watching people grow in their music endeavors and helping them along the way. I believe in teaching music that builds and strong foundation and brances out inro the music that the student is most interested in for I find that that really motivates them and makes the necessary practicing much less of a chore! Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola Music Keyboard

Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! Therefore, it's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a students desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more. By trying to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Music Acoustic Guitar

Ambient Studios Producer/Engineer David P. began piano lessons at age eight. During his high school years, he began playing drums and singing at shows around the greater Cincinnati area. David began composing and producing commercial music shortly after graduating high school, working for Panoptic Media. There he created jingles and soundtracks for films, videos, commercials and documentaries. He now has over twenty five years of production experience performing and/or recording with international artists such as Grammy award winner Tyler Childers, Rock Roll Hall of Famer Bootsy Collins, Multi-Grammy award winner Noel Paul Stookey (Peter, Paul, Mary), Guthrie Trapp guitarist for John Oates, Canadian songwriter Hall of Famer Sylvia Tyson, Paul Delph, Michael Jonathon of WoodSongs, The Nashville Celts, Harry Sparks founder of Famous Old Time Music Company, John Goodsall guitarist for Brand X, and C.C. Read More

Instruments: Piano Organ Keyboard

I began playing in churches when I was about13. Shortly after that, I became a full-time organist and choral accompanist. I have also directed choirs. My background was mostly concentrated on classical repertoire, but I am able to teach many different styles. After graduating from WSU, I taught for one year in the public school system, but decided it wasn't for me. I enjoy the 1-1 dynamic of private lessons much more. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Mandolin Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I love it when I see a student smiling because of their hard work and dedication to their instrument. Therefore, it is important that each student progresses at her or his own pace. I always encourage my students to start slow and to not get frustrated. From personal experience there are times when I have been learning a song and work on it day in and day out and it seems like there is no progression in sight. Read More