Piano lessons aren't just fun, but they offer lifelong lessons that grow an individual's brain, social skills, and self-awareness. During your journey of piano skills and theory, you and your expert teacher will work together and discover that:

1. PLAYING PIANO IS A FUN CHALLENGE

Learning how to play the piano is not easy; however, with small steps and visible progress, it can be fun! It’s a priority of mine to use innovative games, household tools, and clever apps to engage students so they enjoy the journey and gain skills. Ultimately, we both want the best for your child—your future pianist! Although I will provide clear instructions and expect regular practice, it’s my intention that pianists arrive with excitement to learn rather than with anxiety over pleasing me or their parents.

With this mindset, both of YOU will enjoy this journey. :-)

2. PLAYING PIANO REQUIRES A PARTNERSHIP

A younger pianist will need help from Mom or Dad to get to lessons on time and decide on when to practice. Please know that I am here to partner with YOU so you can be the best piano parent you can be. There may be some practice dry spells, plateaus in progress, and even some failures along the way and that’s okay. I’m rooting for your pianist through the highs and lows and developing your pianist to grow and eventually become independent of you. When you don’t have to drive your pianist to lessons anymore, you know you’ve done your job. Piano lessons are a gift so be engaged with weekly lessons just enough so that your pianist is thrilled with the gift and wants to make piano a priority for life!

3. PLAYING PIANO TAKES PRACTICE

Signing up for piano lessons means signing up for a crash course on how to practice. Every lesson will help your pianist become a strong practicer because practice is directly related to progress and progress leads to motivation. Think of it as a loop.

Falling into the “magical loop” of motivation requires:

Regular lesson attendance where the practice is “practiced”
Well-defined practice strategies that are carried out at home
Consistent home practice

Motivational Loop

Practice -> Progress -> Motivation

4. PLAYING PIANO TAKES MUSIC THAT APPEALS

Choosing music your pianist likes is another key factor to motivation, so choices in repertoire will be made primarily by the pianist, and I’ll provide selections and guidance. To keep things fresh, every six weeks a new theme pops up in the studio.

This past year pianists:

Learned about and played ragtime music (think “The Entertainer!)
Prepared pieces to perform for three recitals, the National Federation of Music Clubs local festival, and more
Designed their own arrangement of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and “Happy Birthday”

5. PLAYING PIANO SPARKS CURIOSITY AND CREATIVITY

With 88 keys on the piano, it can be overwhelming to know which key to play first. That’s why it’s good to play music that others compose. With ample encouragement, it’s good to move away from the page to ignite curiosity and imagination at the keys. That’s why pianists are regularly encouraged to improvise and compose. This guarantees that music will become a lifelong passion.

It would be a privilege to walk alongside your child—your future pianist—on my piano bench.

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