Teaching Style 

I like to work with individual students in their preferred genre and help guide them towards their desired goals. I write detailed notes, give careful instruction, gentle correction & always lots of encouragement.

Progress is largely determined by each student's careful application of the lesson material and consistent practicing that follows the instruction in their lesson notebook.

The one requirement from students is that they be eager to learn and willing to practice.

Book and Materials   

• • Students provide lesson books and a notebook for recording detailed practice instructions.

  • I can work with books on hand. For beginners I recommend Faber's "Piano Adventures" Primer for elementary ages and Alfred's Adult Piano Course for adults.

  • I greatly encourage students to look online and download music of their favorite songs to learn as part of our lessons. These should be kept in a binder with plastic sheet protectors.

• Participation and Practice

  • Practice contests help inspire younger students (K-6th grade) to practice. Points are earned by keeping track of their practice each week in their lesson notebooks.

  • Weekly practice requirements for beginners: 30-45min, intermediate: 60-90min, Advanced: 90+ min. I recommend adding 15-30 minutes per week for each year of study.

• Performances and Prizes

  • At least two recitals will be planned each year for students to share their favorite song(s) with family & friends.

  • At these events students can choose prizes with the practice points they earned and the practice contest winner will also receive a trophy.