What will students learn?
Each lesson is crafted based on individual student goals, interests, and learning styles. Some of our students learn Beethoven Sonatas, some learn Jazz standards, some learn to improvise their own songs, and many learn a mix of everything. The primary goal is to give a student the skills and encouragement to progress while supporting their passions and feeding their specific interests. We grow knowledge of the instrument through games, improvisation, reading music, writing music, and learning music theory. We want to support children to grow into adults that love to sit down and play, and support adults to fulfill their lifelong dreams.
We learn to practice in ways that are both fun and helpful, finding the right practice tools to support each student. One of the biggest benefits of piano lessons, which helps kids and adults in all areas of life, is how to form practice habits that allow us to accomplish goals and enjoy the process.
At what age can children start lessons?
I teach students as young as five. For young children, a parent may need to be present at the piano for online lessons. Each student is different and I work with families to find the right set-up.
Can adults take lessons?
Yes! I teach a range of adults from no experience to career musicians wanting to learn new skills.
How often do students need to practice?
Practice expectations depend largely on a student’s age and goals.
I start encouraging young students to practice around age 5 or 6. We begin by having them go to the piano several times a week for a few minutes to play around and make up notes to first establish the habit and excitement; from there, we slowly add specific songs into the mix. By the time students are about age 8, they will go to the piano 4-6 times per week to both play around and practice specific homework on their own.