Piano/Keyboard lessons are available for all levels and ages, from the Pre-K "Music For Little Mozarts" ( see below ) , college preparation auditions, and the returning adult student.
Music is more than just "playing the notes"! Regardless of the music style, (Classical to Jazz), learn how to express yourself through music, or create your own compositions, or to arrange music the way you want it to be.
Note reading, rhythm counting, and physical piano/keyboard techniques are the building blocks to musical expression. Lessons include exercises, a keyboard lab, and worksheets to enhance this learning process. Music is a language of emotions, ideas, or perhaps an aural picture. What do you communicate when you play? Is it - I got the notes right! or is it - I felt and played the musical mood in this piece!!
(See home for information on my specific teachers, and listen to my music samples)
"Not Just Piano Lessons"!
but a "Total Music Education". Lessons will cover 4 essential areas needed in developing a well rounded musician.
1. Technique - the actual physical playing of the keyboard
2. Repertoire development - Classical, Jazz,Pop, New Age etc - exposure to all styles of music
3. Theory - the "grammar" of music
4. Composition/Improvisation - take all of the above and "create" music!
Music for Little Mozarts is the new piano course for four, five, and six year olds!
Cute beanie-like stuffed animals, Beethoven Bear, and Mozart Mouse take preschool children on a magical, musical journey.
Music for Little Mozarts provides appropriate piano instuction for young children. Singing and listening skills are developed simultaneously with an appreciation for musical styles. The materials in the course combine to create an exciting and imaginative atmosphere both in the lesson and in the home.
The Non-Musical Benefits of Piano Study
Patience: The process of learning effective practice skills aids the child in developing patience.
Confidence and Poise: Frequent performance helps the child develop confidence and poise that will be useful in dealing with many situations in life.
Perseverance and Commitment: The demands of piano study teach children to develop a commitment to projects and follow them through to completion.
Friendships: Music study provides opportunities for interaction with peers to establish new friendships.
Coordination: The coordination of both small and large muscles is strengthened through piano playing.
Self-Esteem and Satisfaction: As musical skills are developed, students feel a strong sense of satisfaction in their progress and develop a feeling of self-esteem that transfers to other situations in life.
Creativity and Self-Expression: Music study provides a forum for communicating feelings and using imagination for creative endeavors.
Pride in Achievement: Students develop a sense of pride in their abilities through musical achievements.
Concentration: The study of piano fosters concentration that can carry over into learning other subjects.
Fun and Relaxation: Playing piano and listening to music is fun. This skill can provide hours of entertainment and relaxation throughout one's entire life.
Please listen to the Music Samples page. If you are interested in more information on private piano /keyboard studies, please call ( 216-856-0143 ) or email to request a Studio Packet.
