Piano Lessons Hillsborough County, FL

Instruments: Piano

My goal is to develop and motivate my students. I keep a file on every student to monitor their progress. I plan on their future far in advance with repertoire that expands their knowledge of music. Choosing the right repertoire depends on how much they love the piece and if they are ready to handle the challenges. By learning challenging repertoire one can see that other pieces are easier to play. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Synthesizer, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Latin Percussion

For children and adults who are beginners I tend to use the Orff Approach as well as the Dalcroze Method. With thses methods I cnan engage the student with the music while they use their mind and body to learn the basics of music. I like to first teach students to read sheet music and learn the importance of meter and time siganture. I then move on to more techniques as they learn. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trombone, Drums, Synthesizer, Euphonium, Keyboard

For beginning students, I would suggest that a practice log be kept in terms of how long they practice each day along with an outline of which exercises or pieces should be done for that amount of time. I suggest students take breaks, even every 5-10 minutes as it relaxes the fingers and the mind and helps minimize frustration or boredom. With these younger students, a certain amount of practice could merit a prize (i.e. iTunes gift card). Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Synthesizer, Keyboard

I customize all my lessons to meet the unique needs of my students. I tap into what they want to learn plan my lessons in accordance with that vision. I believe students need to have a strong understanding of theory reading notes as they are the foundation to learning any type/style of music. I use many different types of books materials taylor made to help my students succeed. I love finding a special piece of music my students love help them learn it! Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Ukulele

With almost 20 years of music education experience, I have developed a super fun and effective teaching method that has proven to work. I am a kid at heart and love working with children. And as the oldest child of 6, I possess the necessary patience and enthusiasm for their learning development. In addition, I have worked with many adult students who initially thought it was "too late" for them to learn an instrument. Read More