Matthew S
Instruments: Piano
Styles: Classical

Since beginning piano lessons myself when I was seven, I have been sharing my love of music with everyone all around me. I've been teaching lessons formally for the two years since I left college, and it has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Working with new students is always such a humbling experience, because it challenges me as a teacher to approach old problems with a fresh perspective. No two students are identical, so neither should their education. If one student loves performance and another one likes ear training, I like to cater their lessons according to their strengths. As soon as possible, I like getting students prepared for recitals, either by learning solo repertoire or composing their own pieces to premier. I'm currently accepting new students of all ages.

When working with younger students, my approach is twofold. First, I like to work with Alfred's Basic Series to establish a solid goundwork for reading music and mastering technique. Second, I like to cater the lessons to the student's particular interest, whether preparing solo pieces, practicing theory through ear training and sight reading, or writing compositions. For adults, I like working together to determine the student's goals to keep music-making challenging and engaging.