Richard S  
Instruments: Piano, Keyboard
Styles: Classical, Pop, Rock, Country, R&B, Gospel, Musical Theater, Showtunes, Spirituals, Soul

During my college days, I had the opportunity to study under multiple piano teachers, as well as observe music teachers around Durham county. During my senior year, I had the opportunity to student teach at Durham School of the Arts. I taught in the piano lab, which included six piano classes, each filled with 12-24 students. Each class was a mixture of students from seventh grade to twelfth grade, beginning to advanced students. I worked with every student one-on-one, and also provided group theory lessons to the class. It was a fun and fulfilling experience, as I individually got to work and know each student.

For beginning students who are children, I usually begin them with Alfred's Basic Piano (Starting with Level 1A). Once the student begins to understand the fundamentals (Notes of the piano, how to sit properly, basic technique, and reading notes), we will progress along Alfred's book series. By level 5, the student will begin to be introduced to Classical music, and begin advancing as a pianist. For teenagers to adults, I present my lessons based on the knowledge of music they already have. If the student is a beginner and cannot read music, we simply begin with the basics. If the student can read music, then I will begin them with repertoire that reflects proper progression.