Learn with an experienced teacher who balances music theory and technique to support your piano goals.

Nick Stanley is a Jazz Pianist who specializes in helping students of all skill levels to achieve their own musical goals. Nick is a professional musician with over 20 years experience in performance and education. Nick engages students with in-depth knowledge and concepts including music theory, jazz improvisation, classical piano technique, the mind/body connection, transcription, arranging and composing, ear training and sight reading. Nick aims to help each student discover their own unique and creative voice, while emphasizing technique, artistry and an appreciation for the history of music. Nick earned a BA in Music from The University of Arizona Fred Fox School of Music in Tucson, Arizona in 2020. Nick performs regularly as a solo pianist, accompanist and sideman. Nick has studied formally with Dr. Angelo Versace and Dr. Rex Woods. Nick has received meaningful instruction from jazz legends Barry Harris, John Clayton, George Cables, Mike Wofford and Brice Winston, to name a few. Nick is excited to humbly share his musical knowledge with piano students on Wiingy!

I strive to provide a personalized, engaging and empathic approach to each student. It is important to remember that no two human beings are the same, so I take great care in crafting meaningful lesson plans with achievable goals for each student. Strong emphasis is placed on learning to approach the piano from a "low tension" state of mind. My desire is to provide each student with a firm understanding of the fundamentals of music and piano technique, so that the individuals true and highest potential can be developed. I encourage expression through music, and welcome input from each student in regard to their own goals. We will spend time sight reading, ear training and will study music theory, and composition and arranging, if the student desires. I like to utilize many types of materials, including classical piano music, real books, backing tracks, recordings and a variety of other media to keep the student engaged. It is important to approach learning music and the piano from a curious state of mind, and it should be FUN!