Piano Lessons Midwest

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Trombone, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Euphonium, Tuba, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I started teaching guitar at about 16, and have always maintained a studio of at least a couple students. I also offered assistance in the local band classes in order to improve my chops on my alternate instruments. I've played with several local bands, played musicals for local and regional theater groups, and was the house band leader for the Williamsburg Dinner Theater for 4 years. By my best estimation, I have played well over 1000 shows (probably closer to 1200), and that number continues to grow as I develop my band, the Darrell Boger Band. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Drums, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Music, Keyboard

I like to get students playing actual music as soon as possible. Many students start taking lessons and are discouraged by the cut-throat nature of focusing on technique for so long. Students should be playing actual music, not just exercises and drills, pretty early on! For percussionists and drummers who only have a practice pad, this seems pretty impossible, but getting a student jamming along with their favorite song for the first time is always an incredible thing to watch. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Keyboard

Dr. Yichen L. is a diverse musician whom has won numerous awards as a countertenor, pianist, and piano accompanist. Dr. L. is an active performer and has recently appeared in leading roles such as Oberon in Brittens A Midsummer Nights Dream, Nerone in Monteverdis Lincoronazione di Poppea, and Nero-Caligula in Ilya Demutskys Black Square with Lyric Theatre at Illinois. Past performances also include Purcells King Arthur, Puccinis Gianni Schicchi and Yang Mings Sister Jiang. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Organ, Synthesizer, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Oboe, Keyboard

I have used and am open to a variety of band and piano methods. Essential Elements is ne of the best band instrument books, and I like the Fabre piano student book series. I Introduce solo and ensemble rep as quickly as possible also along with familiar tunes the student requests.older students and adults are canvasses as to where there musical interests lie. I keep my instruction as engaging and fun as possible, no matter what age and level of expertise the students levels are at. Read More

Instruments: Piano

My education methods are typically combined with the student's own situation and my plan. For the children beginners, I start with John Thompson's Easiest Piano Lessons. Once they are familiar with the keyboard and be able to read the music sheet smoothly, I will give them some Czerny etudes/Hanon, with Bastien's advanced level. The choice of books is depended on the students' interests. Later, Czerny and Bach will be my requirements for classical students who want to reach an advanced level, I will lead them to play sonatas and romantic compositions as well. Read More