Piano Lessons Arizona

Instruments: Piano

Once a lesson plan has been established with a student, I progress them through each lesson with specific goals. My goal is to infuse the student with understanding but also wonder and awe as to how music is created. There is always something worth praising in a student, and I am always sure to do that in our lessons after every performance. I always make sure we discuss (1) what did we like about that performance, and (2) what are things we could do to make it better. Read More

Instruments: Piano

Shirley has an extensive performance record with various churches in the valley as well as back east. She accompanied the Marshallette Trio on Doyle Blackwood's weekly TV show on channel 3 for several years and also accompanied singers on TBN. She has done studio work with various artists. She has been into many different genres of music and have played in many different kinds of settings as accompanist, and soloist for weddings, lounge music, classical, church etc. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice

I incorporate a variety of method books and approaches to learning music, believing that there is no one method for every student. For piano, my favorite methods are Faber and Faber's Piano Adventures, but I enjoy utilizing supplemental material from a variety of genres. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar

I accomodate to anyones learning habits. For young kids i find what songs tey love most and provide teaching through those songs, its incredible how fast they learn that way. Usually use books like essential elements or begginers guide. For adults i focus more on explaining the process of each thing and the whys that come with playing,making sure they open their minds to all the methods of Playing. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboard

Most of my students (who don't already know) start off with basic theory (Major Scale & Major and Minor Chord Formulas). Whatever their ultimate goal for learning would determine where I would take it from there. If your goal is to play one song for your significant other we can do just that. If your goal is to perform we can cater to that as well. Maybe you're goal is to learn enough to write your own songs. Read More