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CURRICULUM

In my private lessons, I work with students of all ages.  For kids who are just starting out, the first one to three years are focused on engagement, fun, and developing a solid foundation of piano technique and general musicianship.  This allows them to transition into the later stages where I am able to tailor the curriculum towards their personal interests as they mature and gain experience.  An intermediate-advanced student may find themselves, for example, playing advanced repertoire, arranging their own favorite songs by ear, and writing their own songs and compositions.  My diverse experiences as a musician and teacher allow me to help a student pursue the path that is most interesting and natural to them, be it that of a concert pianist, singer-songwriter, or electronic musician.

THE BASICS

  • Relaxed arm weight technique (modern Russian school)

  • Listening and aural development

  • Dalcroze exercises for rhythm and solfege

  • Reading proficiency

  • Theory for complete musicianship

  • Introduction to diverse repertoire: folk songs, popular genres, classical

  • Focus on fun, exploration, and building relationships: both student-teacher, and with music in general.

INTERMEDIATE
TO ADVANCED

With a solid foundation in place, my students have the confidence to follow wherever their musical interests lead them.

INTERMEDIATE SUBJECTS

  • Intermediate Repertoire - Student’s choice of genre

  • Intro to Performance Psychology: Mindful awareness techniques to increase focus and conquer nerves

  • Intro to Improvisation

  • Intro to Arranging and Playing by Ear

  • Intro to Songwriting

  • Intro to Composition

  • Playing with other musicians

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ADVANCED SUBJECTS

  • Advanced Repertoire - Student’s choice of genre

  • Advanced Performance Psychology to maximize enjoyment and consistency

  • Advanced Improvisation and Jazz

  • Advanced Arrangement and Transcription

  • Advanced Songwriting and Recording, Publishing

  • Advanced Composition and Recording, Publishing

  • Advanced Ensemble Playing

  • Electronic Music Production

ADULTS

For adults 18 and up, following our initial consultation I will work with you to design a curriculum that accommodates your schedule and goals.  It can include elements from any of the offerings above, or other special requests you may have.  I am happy to be your musical guide, wherever your interests may lie.  If you are an adult student interested in lessons, please also see my special message for you here.

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