Piano Lessons with Fresno City College Educator - Theory, Technique, Expressive Musicality

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Private lessons - Otha Lewis

Diploma degree

$36

$32

/ hour

92% students praise the teaching style

Student appreciate the way lessons are conducted by the teacher

Piano classes tailored to individual learners

Parents appreciate how lessons are adjusted to each student’s style

Piano lessons built around practical learning

Classes center on playing, not just theory or drills

About your piano teacher

My name is Otha Lewis, an American piano teacher of 7 years teaching students in both in personal and remote capacities. I hold an Associate's Degree in Piano Performance, soon graduating with a Bachelor's from California State University - Northridge. My approach to teaching ensures that students are an active participant in their learning not just at home in the practice room or executing the performance of a piece, but understanding and critically thinking about their intent, musicality, and process. I have learned that progress happens best when a student of any level has a well-rounded understanding of multiple musical facets: history, theory, ear training, rote, technique, creativity. Every student requires a unique approach, simultaneously tuned to their strengths and improving their weaknesses. Come join me in exploring the world of music! Let's grow together as musicians!

Your piano teacher specialities

Ear training

Chord Theory

Pedaling Techniques

Rhythm and Timing

Finger Placement & Hand Position

Sight Reading

Music theory

Piano lessons overview

Anyone can read a method book and attempt to apply it. I did so for 17 years before I ever sat in front of a piano teacher, internalizing the good and the bad that comes without a guide or professional direction. Of the good comes my approach to teaching, relating back to the steps I took to learn by repetition and rote, and further developing upon such a foundation with the invaluable information and practice I continue to received in my college education. Not only must a student graduate from levels of piano playing through any number of methods to evaluate progress, they must do so with a thorough comfort in multiple levels of execution. Here, I separate my approach from other teachers, favoring constructive methods of the 19th century to supplement the modern pedagogical practice. My curriculum has served over 50 students, tailored to suit students of all levels and ages, and aims to remain as open as a possible to develop supplementary material as needed, composing exercises for a specific need if warranted.