Piano Lessons in Sterling, MA

Instruments: Piano Voice Keyboard

Hello! I'm a Passionate and Motivated musician who loves working with students. I recently graduated from Berklee College of Music with a degree in Contemporary Writing and Production. I have enjoyed teaching everything from theory to composition/songwriting to piano and voice Writing and recording pieces has been the highlight of my career. Ive had the opportunity to write for a wide range of ensembles from Big Band to Orchestra.. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Saxophone Oboe English Horn Keyboard

Over the years, I have come to understand that each individual has a different path to follow. Teaching in one specific way could help one student, but that same way could hamper another. For that reason, I create my teaching material after meeting my students. Although I have a lesson plan that includes the fundamentals of music, I adjust the way I teach the material in response to my students needs, interests and temperaments. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Ukulele Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

I work to custom-tailor my lessons for each individual student based on their skill level and musical tastes (my main areas of focus for guitar are in the pop/rock/folk/indie genres ranging back to the 60s up to current music and classical/pop/electronic for piano/keys). I believe the best way to learn music is to play music that excites you. I teach everything from technique to theory using the students favorite songs and adjusting them as needed. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar

My methods are both technical and not so technical which is the fun part. But you can not have fun until you put in the work (this is very important), and that is my philosophie in a nut shell. You work hard to be able to relax and then have fun. Read More

Instruments: Piano

Hello! I'm a passionate and motivated instructor who loves working with students and sharing my love of music. Currently I am a musicology graduate student studying at the University of Massachusetts. My undergraduate degree is from Central Michigan University where I both taught and performed regularly. As a member of Michigan Music Teachers Association and Music Teachers National Association, I have been granted the opportunities to present research on piano pedagogy both in state and national conferences and have received special training in piano pedagogy. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Euphonium Tuba

As a guitar teacher, I like to start with getting the student accustomed with each string, including how to tune a guitar and how to play different notes on each string. Next, I start teaching chords by starting with E minor and then moving as little as possible with the fingers so the student can understand the relation between certain chords. For voice, I start with posture and breath support and work on vocal techniques before we even start with singing songs. Read More

Instruments: Piano

Encouragement is key to my teaching style. Praising a students accomplishments motivates them to higher goals. Each student has different needs. What is good for one is not good for another. I have to be flexible in my teaching. Some students love classical music others love new age. I am willing to try new music, and try to listen to the students. If one loves a piece, one will practice it. Read More