Welcome to piano lessons!

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Music has been such a joy for me my entire life and I have always loved the piano!  I believe that everyone has their own unique set of abilities, styles and musical interests.  Teaching private lessons allow me to get know each person's learning styles, strengths, and musical tastes so they can move at their own pace and enjoy the journey!

Even though I teach to the individual, I believe in a strong foundation of music education and good technique.  The materials listed below are development books.  I feel that it is very important to supplement with all kinds of music that interests my students.  I use a lot of popular and various other styles of music from my very large music library that I have acquired over the years so we can play songs that are familiar and are fun.  We will also learn to play "by ear" and learn to improvise and create our own sounds.

BEGINNER - 

Pre-Reader Series for Preschool ages

Primer and Level 1 for Elementary school ages

Level 1 for the Older Beginner for Middle school ages

Adult Level 1 for High school or Adult ages

ADVANCED BEGINNER –  

Level 2A and 2B for Elementary or Middle school

Level 2 for the Older Beginner (if that is the series you started)

Adult Level 1 (2nd half) for High school or Adults

INTERMEDIATE–  

Level 3A and 3B for Elementary and Middle school

Adult Level 2 for High school and Adults

ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE – 

Level 4 and 5 for everyone 

When you graduate from this series at the end of Level 5, I teach from a program called Succeeding with the Masters from the FJH Music Company. 

 A weekly piano lesson will not create a pianist if it is not combined with regular practice at home.  The hardest part is just getting to the piano.  Once you’re there, the rest is easy!  Missing a day or two isn’t a problem but constisency is the key!

BEGINNER: 

Play through your songs 2-3 time per day

ADVANCED BEGINNER –  

Play through your songs 2-3 times per day

INTERMEDIATE–   

Play through your songs 2-3 times per day allowing extra time for spot practicing in difficult sections. 

ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE –  

 We will talk about specific practice techniques at your lesson.

ADVANCED STUDENTS - 

We will talk about specific practice techniques and at your lesson.

You will notice that I do not have time guidelines per practice session.  You will know how long you will need once you sit down and get started.  It will be different depending on the student.  Sitting down to your piano every day is more important than having a clock timing each session!

Whether you have an acoustic piano or a digital piano there are a few important things to know!

ACOUSTIC PIANO –  Please make sure you have your piano tuned and all of the keys and pedals are in working condition.  Please ask if you need help finding a local piano technician.

DIGITAL PIANO –   Please make sure your piano has 88 WEIGHTED keys and a sustain pedal.

PLEASE NOTE - The smaller unweighted keyboards are inexpensive but promote poor technique habits!  This is a slippery slope that is very hard to recover from!

If you need help finding an instrument, please let me know.  I am always happy to help navigate the market.  If you purchase a digital piano and find out that you are no longer wanting it, I will personally help with your resale!

I am thrilled to be working with the Mangiamelli family at this wonderful location in Sequim.

We are located just South of Washington Street in the Boardwalk Square Building behind Budget Blinds.

I teach weekly lessons.

RATES –   

30 minutes / $30

45 minutes / $40

60 minutes / $50 (2 students from the same household can share a time)
Music is not included    

WAITING LIST:

My teaching schedule is currently full.  My waiting list is usually only  a few months out depending on the student's flexibility.  Please contact me to be added to my waiting list.

DROP IN LESSONS:

You can also schedule single lessons if you are  just looking for some tips or help with a particular song.  I can book you into a cancellation time slot as they become available.