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Piano Work And Piano Play: Creating Lifelong Musicians

We might not turn every student into a concert pianist, but we can do something far more valuable: plant the seeds of a lifelong love for music.  Imagine former students, years down the line, casually picking out a melody on a piano at a party or surprising themselves by jamming along with a favorite song.  That’s the power of fostering musicianship.

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Piano Work: Developing Piano Work Habits For Life

These skills won’t magically appear just by playing some Bach. We, as teachers, need to be intentional about fostering them.  But with a little planning, piano lessons can become a training ground for some seriously valuable life skills.

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Personal Piano Teaching Philosophy

Piano instruction includes five key areas: hands, eyes, ears, play, and work. Each element is interconnected, and I strive to incorporate all five into every lesson.