Bethanny L  
Instruments: Piano
Styles: Classical, Pop, Rock, Folk, Country, Gospel, Musical Theater, Showtunes, Marching Band

I have been teaching in my own home and in student's homes for 9 years. I excel in teaching my students to be proficient sight readers because I want them to gain the ability to sit down with any piece of music and play it. I believe my job as a teacher has been fulfilled if my students reach a point where they no longer require my help. I also want my students to reap the benefits of music that go beyond performance at the keyboard, such as confidence, enhanced motor skills, challenging mental stimulation, a desire to learn, and emotional development. Most importantly, I want my students to enjoy music, so I enjoy discussing and evaluating their individual needs and goals often to make sure we are on the same page in reaching those goals.

I start all of my beginning students in John Thompson Book One as it provides a great base to build on. After that lessons become very personalized to the student's learning styles as well as their individual goals. Adult beginners I supplement with Faber. I aim to get all of my students playing "real" music very quickly without sacrificing solid technique and fundamentals. I tend to spend half of a lesson on drills and half working on songs. I like to keep things hands-on and move through drills quickly enough to keep students engaged. I embrace the challenge of finding each student's learning style and adapting lessons based on what they best respond to.