Mission Statement

My goal is to awaken in students the awe of music as an art.  I focus on the individual student's growth and personal development. I believe that fun is an important motivator for children.  Consequently, early piano study should be conducted with a spirit of play.  This does not imply inefficiency or ineffectiveness.  To the contrary. The spirit of play in the lesson engages the attention and energy of the student, promoting deeper learning.

There are many musical skills students will learn: how to read music, play by ear, theory, composition, and performance techniques.  Students will also learn many valuable life skills that lie outside the realm of musical skills: confidence, curiosity, discipline, patience, self-esteem, sensitivity to nuance, work habits, and understanding how process relates to product.

Private Lessons

Each student has a one-on-one lesson every week.  We study reading music, ear training, rhythm, technique, artistry, transposition, theory, composition and ensemble playing.  I use an incentive program in which students can earn prizes through consistent practice and hard work.

Group Lessons

Coming soon.

Pricing and Payment

$60/month for four 30 minute private sessions
$80/month for four 45 minute private sessions (advanced students)


Payment for lessons will be made on a monthly basis. Payment for each month is due the week prior to the new month. (Example: October lesson payment is due the last week of September.)

Books

Piano Adventures - A Basic Piano Method by Nancy and Randall Faber. The Piano Adventures method consists of a Lesson Book, Theory Book, Performance Book, and Technique & Artistry Book at every level.  The books can be purchased by the student or parent or I can purchase them and the cost will be added to the first month's lesson payment.


MY FIRST PIANO ADVENTURES - ages 5-6


BASIC PIANO ADVENTURES - ages 6 and up


ACCELERATED PIANO ADVENTURES - older beginner


ADULT PIANO ADVENTURES



Supplemental Library includes:

PRETIME TO BIGTIME (Popular, Favorites, Classics, Jazz & Blues, Rock 'n Roll, Ragtime & Marches, Children's Songs, Hymns, Christmas, Jewish Favorites)


DEVELOPING ARTIST (A comprehensive set of literature books with authentic keyboard repertoire for the serious-minded student.)

About Me

I have studied piano since 1975, accompaniment since 1985, and composition since 1990.  I have a Bachelor of Music in Theory and Composition from the University of Utah and I did my graduate work in Music Theory.