Piano Lessons Monroe County, MI

Instruments: Piano, Music

I've been teaching regularly for about seven years. Ever since I started with my first student, I have loved every minute of it. I am always passionate and encouraging, and you can be sure that lessons with me will be engaging and loads of fun. I believe that you can't learn anything without making mistakes, so don't be afraid of trying new things and asking lots of questions. Of course practicing is very important to be successful as a musician, but it can be hard to stay focused and to maintain motivation and patients. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Music, Keyboard

Teaching music should never sacrifice intellect. My teaching style is focus to develop my student's own artistic personality. I always remind my students the importance of growing as a musician using your unique perception of music. That is what makes every student special. In addition, I combine, not just different music styles, but also, different types of art to create a well-rounded view of the performance. The understanding of the relationship of music with another arts and history is as important to me as the technique itself. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Bass Guitar, Double Bass

I believe that in order to effectively teach, one must also do. My extensive performance background allows me to read a student to see what their goals might be and custom fit a curriculum around them. Sometimes a method book is the right way to go. Books such as the Alfred series and Hal Leonard often offer easily attainable goals for younger students. However, it is always important to listen to one's students to find out what music makes them passionate and make sure to weave that into the practice of good technique, and theory. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I actually do not have a specific method of instruction. Due to the fact that I teach multiple styles, I approach each student based on their particular needs and experience. I do, however, incorporate the study of technique and basic harmonic progressions with all styles of study, whether one is learning a jazz standard, a show tune, or a classical sonata. I do not approach technique with the standard, potential rigidity for which it is usually associated; Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Recorder, Piccolo, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Latin Percussion, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I have been a successful Music Educator for over 30 years beginning in High School as a Student/Instructor and on up to the present day as a long term veteran of Musika, LLC. I am uniquely qualified to handle a multitude of learning situations because of his broad practical knowledge base and my multi-instrument skill sets. By following a unique methodology, the ability to play any piece of music set before them is just one of the many skills students will quickly master. Read More