Piano Lessons Arkansas

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar

As I said before, my favorite thing to do is help others learn and experience something good and new in music. When I teach I tend to lean towards internalizing and interpreting a piece for what it means to you. This involves asking yourself questions that transcend what is on the page, and helping you think about the music in a new way. Since I have played repertoire from 5 major Periods, I am confident that I can guide you correctly in the realms of compositional style, technical aspects, and historical correlations. Read More

Instruments: Piano

My first experience teaching took place while I was still a bachelor student at university. I took on my first students with excitement and falling into teaching was the most comfortable happening. Knowing what was necessary to produce the desired results within myself, teaching became an expansion of self where I solved students' problems as though they were my own. It was as though I myself, was practicing through them until the issue was resolved. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Saxophone, Drums, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar

Since I work with all kinds of artists I take an interest in many genres of music and can play from classical to jazz improv and sheet music. I've studied music theory and use it in my process of writing daily in my workflow. I encourage students to learn theory as I do offer a bit of theory in every lesson as it gives a student more thinking tools to use in music. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I prefer that my students play a mix of classical and modern music because I believe it's important to study and play various styles of music. Music theory is incorporated into the lessons and technique exercises are to students to increase finger dexterity and promote finger independence. Students are encouraged to participate in recitals and other events and also have the opportunity to participate in group piano pieces if interested. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Clarinet, Recorder, Keyboard

For beginning students who are children, I typically start with the Standard of Excellence Method Book 1. Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of those fundamentals, I will begin to introduce other method books and solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital performance. Fundamentals will still be a major part of every lesson even after the student has grasp them. For adults, I try to find out what the student is interested in, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lesson engaging and fun, no matter their ability level. Read More