Piano Lessons Arkansas

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Flute, Ukulele, Recorder, Piccolo, Music, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar

I am extremely passionate about music and have been driven my whole life, so I show my passion in my teaching by my exuberant and fun teaching style. I like to focus on long term and short term projects to build confidence in a variety of ways. I expect regular practice if not daily, and I ask questions during lessons to stimulate critical thinking. I am very encouraging, but critique when necessary and isolate a problem to address it quickly to build confidence in the student. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar

I have been teaching since I was 18. I strongly encourage at least 10-30 minutes a day of practice. I believe in experiencing the JOY in music, but it does require discipline and work. I can also help with compositional ideas, as I took 2 years of composition as my secondary applied area of study for my bachelor's degree. Improvisation is another aspect I can help in as I was pianist for the ASU Jazz Band for 3 semesters. 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

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

The type of teaching style I employ calls upon students to take responsibility for their growth as pianists. A holistic approach provides a complete knowledge of music theory without the need for external courses on the matter. As lessons continue, students will suddenly find themselves encompassing a great wealth of knowledge. This is useful for the pursuant of a professional career as well as a simple hobby. The hobbyist will be able to enjoy all music on a much deeper level while the one who chooses to make a living will be perfectly equipped. Read More