Piano mastery beyond the
notes

Who It's For

Beginner

For beginners I focus on strong foundations, a clear path for advancing, and creative fun along the way. You will be guided through all the fundamentals in a concrete and structured way that will set the foundation for a lifetime of musical enjoyment.

Intermediate

If you are an intermediate pianist looking to rise to the next level, this is the place for you. We will go over techniques that can break through plateaus, a strong routine to help you advance, and theory skills to increase your understanding of the music you play.

Advanced

If you are an advanced player, we can dive right into theory and composing, helping you understand the "why" behind the music you play, crafting advanced compositions and arranging the songs you you want to play.

What Lessons Are Like

If you are considering taking piano lessons for the first time, you may be wondering, "What actually happens during the lesson?". To help answer that question, I wanted to share a summary of what happened during two lessons I taught today Student 1: Building Rhythmic Foundations My first student was working on Serenade for Strings, and like many developing pianists, she had fallen into a common trap: uneven pacing. She would rush through familiar passages and hesitate at diff

Beyond Classical Piano

Jul 7

The Importance of Listening to Music Before Learning It

Some people are against listening to pieces before learning them. They worry that listening first might influence their own interpretation too much, limit creativity or interfere with learning to read music. And while these things can happen, the benefits of listening far outweigh the possible issues. Others may just want to start playing immediately and not take the time to listen to recordings, however, investing time in listening saves practice time later by giving you a c

Beyond Classical Piano

Jul 6

Why Learn Theory

Learning music theory is often seen as something unnecessary for most musicians, yet it offers benefits that go beyond playing an instrument. Whether you are a beginner, hobbyist, or professional, learning music theory can unlock your creative potential and deepen your appreciation for music. 1. Understand the Language of Music Music theory is the grammar and vocabulary of music. It explains how notes, rhythms, and harmonies work together to create beautiful pieces. It can ta

Beyond Classical Piano

Apr 10

Piano mastery beyond the notes

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What Lessons Are Like

The Importance of Listening to Music Before Learning It

Why Learn Theory

Piano mastery beyond the
notes