Piano Lessons Kansas

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Clarinet, Oboe, English Horn

My teaching experience goes back to when I taught piano lessons in high school. Since then I have continued to teach private lessons throughout college. I now teach music at Kansas City Public Schools. One of the key components to my teaching is helping my students find a way to enjoy making music. I like to provide fun supplemental activities as well as their regular lesson books. I also enjoy finding my students as many performance opportunities as possible so they can show off their hard work! Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet, Flute, Clarinet, Synthesizer, Recorder, Oboe, Music, Keyboard

My teaching style is obviously very different from a lot of other people. I like to set clear goals with my students rather than setting goals by myself to give to my students. Something rewarding that I give for my students is that I always want to create some sort of project for them to see how much they've grown. I teach by learning with you. Every person is different in every voice or instrument is different as well. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice

That being said, goals that we set are to be realistic and achievable. Difficult enough to keep them interested but easy enough to keep them from giving up. With each lesson we will discuss both goals and expectations. Afterwards we will begin with warm-ups that are tailored to each student's skill level: For my beginner students we will warm up with basic music reading. For my more advanced students we will warm up with scales. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin

I'm following traditions of a famous Russian school. I have very strong technical training and musical abilities. “To understand, and to cause to be understood" – these words sum up the end and aim of my style.” Until we understand the music, we’ll not succeed at playing it so that others also understand it. With time, we learn more and better ways to communicate musical ideas. I expand our understanding of what is possible, and I find more of the subtle subtexts and interplay within the music. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I am originally from Los Angeles, California and after completing my bachelors in San Fransico I moved to Wichita to earn two  master's degrees from WSU. I am a composer and pianist who has had their music played by many musiciains ranging from student to professional. I have also played piano with the Wichita State University Wind Ensemble.  I am extremely passionate about music and I think it is important for people of all ages to learn how to play music and appreciate the small details that bring music to life. Read More