Vision

 

I imagine or envision a piano studio where students leave after several years of lessons knowing how to fully learn and play the music they enjoy and/or love to a high level of performance regardless of whether the performance is for themselves or others.  As well as creating the foundation necessary to continue other musical pursuits albeit accompanying, composing, improvisation, singing, band, or another instrument.  

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General Overview (Philosophy)

 

I am a self-taught pianist, and in my first 12 months of piano I was performing the following pieces:

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-Bach's 1st Prelude in C Major (the Well-Tempered Clavier)

-Bach's 2nd Prelude in C minor (the Well-Tempered Clavier)

-Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata (2nd Mvnt)

-Debussy's Reverie

-Rachmaninoff's Prelude in C# minor, op. 3, no. 2

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Lacking a traditional teaching method, my method to learning these advanced pieces to a performance level was based on my ability to problem solve, which is how I teach my students.  

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Rather than a set curriculum or traditional method, my students receive instruction that is directly based on their needs and interested, teaching them what I learned about problem solving through trial and error.  

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With a heavy emphasis on music theory and mechanical technique, my teaching method empowers students to figure out how to self diagnose problems and improve on their own rather than relying solely on my input once a week. 

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This leads to students who are able to play advanced pieces for their time behind the keys because they understand how to break the music down into manageable tasks.  With the understanding they wield, they are able to find their favorite genre, and continue to specialize and grow throughout the years, which is why I have multiple students who have been at the studio for over 9 years.  

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Events

 

Students participate in multiple events at the studio:

-Group Lessons

-Recitals

-Masterclasses

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Students also participate in multiple events with

Northern Virginia Music Teachers' Association (NVMTA):

-Spring Festival

-Theory Day

-General Recitals

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Requirements 

 

-5 Days of Practice

-Piano (acoustic or quality digital)

-Books - Students are required to buy and have materials at each lesson

-Flashcards

-Binder (with sheet protectors)

-Metronome (Seiko Quartz or Taktell)

-Timer (10 minute timer - no phone)

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