Justin G  

5

  5.0 (14)

Instruments: Piano, Music
Styles: Classical

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. I am confident that with me, you will gain the tools you need to improve your skills in the lesson and at home.

My method for teaching is usually based mainly on repertoire. I use a series of books called the Neil A. KJOS Piano Library. In every lesson we will work on and practice two to four pieces of music from different genres and time periods. For beginner students, we will use elements in the music to learn theory and technique. As the student progresses we will begin to have conversations about interpretation and the history behind the music. At the end of every semester we will select a piece that we have studied to play for a recital. I will also encourage the student to be creative and to always try to write his or her own compositions. In the end, my hope is that my students will fall passionately in love with music and that they will enjoy and look forward to every lesson and performance.