"We are the music makers
and we are the dreamers of dreams."
Arthur O'Shaughnessy
Teaching is an awesome responsibility.
I've had the benefit of many music teachers, each a master of his⁄her instrument and profession. These teachers were not only excellent instructors and musicians, but positive role models who helped me grow as an individual.
Students come to piano studios with different abilities, personalities and learning styles. I enjoy getting to know my students and what makes them "tick." Lessons are individualized to each student's skills and interests. I'll teach good practice skills during the lesson, and send the student home adequately prepared for independent practice. I'll communicate regularly with parents concerning their child's musical progress.
I'm grateful for parents who encouraged me in my musical pursuits. Parental involvement in this learning process is indispensable. The following are ways parents can assist:
Learning to play the piano is fun, but it also takes work. Here are some of your responsibilites as a piano student:
There will probably be times when you won't feel like practicing- that's natural and happens to all of us. Both of my parents play the piano, and I may have been born with some natural ability, but that did not let me off the hook...I still needed to practice the piano. I love playing the piano, and will never stop needing to practice because I want to continue to learn and improve.
My goal is to teach my students good piano skills and a love of music, and I'll do my best to make studying the piano fun.