Classes

BEGINNER PIANO

Beginner student will work on hand and body position, notation, rhythms, learning ultimately to give life to a favorite song. Piano books will be recommended and student will follow a curriculum designed to expand knowledge of piano.

When I introduce kids to piano my main objective is to give them the opportunity to pursue a new passion and master a skill. By guiding them to yearn for larger horizons they learn the joy of music.

INTERMEDIATE PIANO

Students will have chance to perfect their pieces while we work on tempo, touch and technique, setting unique standards of artistry.

My students get familiar with masters of piano performance and their wisdom while we learn more about the great composers whose music we play.

ADVANCED PIANO

Designed for the student who pursues piano as a profession. The class is tailored for studio musicians, song writers, touring musicians or students advancing to higher education.

Here you will learn to perfect the art form of the concert or stage pianist.

TOPICS COVERED (BEGINNER LEVEL)

• Finger dexterity
• Ear training
• Learning notation & specific terms
• Introduction to the keyboard
• Introduction to rhythm patterns
• Learning different music styles from classical to folk and popular music.
• Understand the emotional dynamic in music.
• Play a duet

TOPICS COVERED (INTERMEDIATE LEVEL)

• In depth sight reading
• Music Theory
  • Learn scales
  • Key signatures
  • Meter & rhythm
  • Chords
  • Intervals
• Harmony
  • Learn about chord function, cadences & connection between chords
  • Modes
  • Analysis
• Form
  • Discuss phrasing
  • Talk about binary & ternary form
  • Talk about larger forms like sonata, rondo etc

TOPICS COVERED (ADVANCED PIANO)

• Mastering complex technical passages with unique tips & exercises
• Provide the student with a holistic understanding of the overall piece
• Guidance to interpretation and in-depth analysis and explanation of the piece
• Preparation for final performance accentuating expressiveness and musicality
• Mastery of all styles and musical periods
• Psychological preparation exercises for recital, competition or academic testing
• Improvisation