Piano Instruction

DO I NEED ANY FORMAL TRAINING IN PIANO OR ANOTHER INSTRUMENT?

You do not need any formal training in piano, music theory, or another instrument. These lessons are created with beginners in mind. I will always be upfront with you if I think my services are no longer necessary for your growth. There may come a day when you surpass me, and in that case, I encourage you to move past my lessons and grow on your own or with others!

 

ARE THE LESSONS A SAFE SPACE TO BE CREATIVE? 

I do not discriminate based on race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status. Like I said earlier, music is a very personal experience, and I am not here to judge or hinder your creative outlet. This is a safe space to express yourself as long as it does not condone hate speech or hurt others. 

 

ARE THE LESSONS PERSONALIZED? 

I want you to get the most out of your sessions with me. If you already have a good grasp on the topic, we are discussing, or if you need more time with it before moving on, please do not hesitate to let me know! I am here for YOU and your journey as an Artist/Musician. My goal is to personalize the lessons for your situation to get the most out of it. I will not assume anything, but there must be open communication between us. Creating and producing music is a personal experience, so we have to trust each other. Mistakes happen, but we shouldn’t shy away from them because they shed light on improvement areas. It may seem scary to share your progress at first, but we can’t grow if we are unwilling to “fail” and learn from it!  

        

HOW DO LESSONS TYPICALLY WORK? 

This heavily depends on your current piano experience, but here’s a general overview of normal lessons. Each week we work out of a piano book that highlights different topics and techniques to practice. We can also learn covers to encourage you to be able to accompany yourself or others. Alongside that, we’ll focus on areas that need sharpening and slowly introduce new exercises that will bring us one step closer to making you a well-rounded pianist! (If we need more time on a specific topic, we will do so; I want you to understand the material before moving any further.) After learning some basics, I will ask you for new material that utilizes the tools and techniques we have learned thus far.

 

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

• Repertoire with Contemporary Music

• Proper Piano Technique 

• Hand Independence

• Ear Training

• Music Theory

• Musicality

• Accompaniment 

• Scales + Soloing

• Performance Techniques 

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IS THERE REQUIRED READING? DO I HAVE TO BUY ANYTHING? 

• The book we work out of will be determined by your age and experience level. Please speak with me before finalizing your schedule so you have time to acquire the recommended book before we start lessons.

• You must have access to a piano or keyboard of some kind before starting lessons.

• If a score needs to be acquired, it is your responsibility to purchase it.