Teaching Methods
A WELL ROUNDED PIANIST IS SKILLED IN MANY STYLES AND GENRES OF MUSIC.
My training provides a foundation for the student to find their own path in their musical journey.
Classical Training
Textbook/Workbook: The student will follow a standard classical training schedule learning the basics of music. The student will learn piano classics from the Masters… Chopin, Mozart, Beethoven, as well as contemporary artists like Jim Brickman, John Tesh, David Lanz and more.
- Notation
- Note names
- Treble and Bass Clef
- Time Signature
- Italian Music Terms
- Tempo, Repeats, Dynamics, Techniques, and Moods
Keyboard Training
Training on the keyboard is essential for the student to visualize the music that they are playing. Eye and hand coordination will improve your artistic and improvisational style.
- Key signatures
- Practical scales
- Pentatonic scales
- Jazz scales
- Blues scales
- Chord formation
- Chord progressions
- Hand and Finger positioning
- Dexterity Exercises
Creative Playing
In my creative piano lessons the student learns classical and contemporary songs. By applying the methods from the Music Theory training, the student adds their own style to their favorite music.
- Learn songs without music.
- Ear training, finding the right notes by listening.
- Eye training, finding the right chords and notes by seeing them on the keyboard.
- Adding your own style.