What you can expect from this Piano Teacher
Piano lessons in my studio have two parts. I keep each student for an hour which is divided into 30 minute segments. Thirty minutes is spent at the piano and the other 30 minutes is spent at the computer or iPad (without Internet access) working on Theory and Composition.
There usually will be another ‘music partner’ in the studio with your student and they will flip places at the half hour. This allows me to have a ‘1 on 1’ experience for the applied piano, and then allows the student to work alone on computer projects that reinforce their lessons and creative skills.
Applied Piano
Applied Piano actually refers to the lesson itself. The actual lesson is the most important part of the piano experience. The computer skills are secondary.
I will try to gear the Piano Method Books for your student’s level of understanding. If they are initially experiencing difficulty with the method books, I may step backwards and choose an easier introduction book until they are comfortable with language, notes and just general information.
When transitioning to the next level of books in the series we choose, we may have to make a lateral move into a different piano method so that they get more experience playing pieces that they can actually finish without frustration. Once they have mastered that we can then return to the original method (or not!).
Computer Theory
Computer learning is not optional anymore when it comes to music! In the Elementary, Jr. High and High Schools, students are required to do worksheets and fill out musical tests, either on paper or using computers. To help with this process these programs are available for your student here!
Just the Facts Theory is a writing program I have included to reinforce what we learn at the piano keyboard. Music Learning Community is a computer program that also teaches theory. I also have apps on the IPad that reinforce the fundamentals and terms.
Use of the iPad has opened up a lot of fun ways to learn in this modern technology age!
Adults
Yes I teach adults! 🙂