Hailey Goodwin
Study with a USC Aiken grad offering personalized piano instruction grounded in stage readiness.
Piano lessons - Hailey Goodwin
Bachelors degree
/ 30 min
Hailey - Your piano teacher
As an educated Piano Instructor with over 5 years of experience, I specialize in personalized piano lessons that cater to a wide range of students. From theory to performance skills, I cover it all. Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced players are welcome in my lessons. I have a background in classical music as well as jazz piano improvisation. I guarantee a holistic approach to mastering the piano. Let's embark on this musical journey together! My teaching philosophy emphasizes creativity, discipline, and joy in music-making. Whether you're preparing for exams, auditions, or simply want to play your favorite songs, I tailor each lesson to meet your individual goals. I also integrate ear training, sight-reading, and music history into lessons to deepen your understanding and appreciation for music. My goal is to inspire confidence and musical independence in every student, nurturing both technical skill and artistic expression.
Trusted piano teacher for real results
88% students feel more skilled, confident, and ready to perform
Rated 4.9/5 by parents for piano classes
Families love the balance between structure and creativity in each lesson
Piano lessons built around practical learning
Classes center on playing, not just theory or drills
Your piano teacher skills
Ear training
Rhythm and Timing
Exam prep
Chord Theory
Sight Reading
Upskilling
Test prep
Assignment help
Improvisation
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Homework help
Performance Skills
Piano lessons at a glance
n my personalized tutoring approach, I offer engaging and progressive lessons tailed to diverse students, including over 100 students. I teach digital piano, electric keyboard, classical piano, jazz improvisation, general music theory, and performance coaching. My tech-forward methods incorporate a range of online tools like interactive platforms, video tutorials, and music software to enhance online learning experiences. By integrating empathy and compassion, I create a supportive environment for students at various levels from young children to older advanced students, fostering growth and mastery in piano playing. I also provide customized practice plans, regular progress evaluations, and creative challenges to keep students motivated and on track with their musical development.Through consistent encouragement and goal-setting, I help students build confidence, overcome challenges, and develop a lifelong love for music.
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Piano concept taught by Hailey
Hailey Goodwin assisted a learner with practicing Sonata for Beginners, addressing phrasing, dynamics, and fingering techniques. The learner, who resides in Sacramento, worked through measures 26-39, focusing on accidentals and key changes in the development section. They discussed strategies for managing challenging passages and finger placements.
Phrasing Lines
Dynamics
Flats and Sharps Rules
Sonata Structure
Minor Scales (Melodic/Harmonic)
Musical Rests
Modulation
Hailey Goodwin guided Ambrose Puttmann through a piano lesson that focused on sight-reading, major scales in C, G, and D, and troubleshooting pieces like "Piano Man" and "When I Was Your Man." For his practice, Ambrose was assigned "Fly Me to the Moon," with instructions to pencil in the notes and send a scan for Hailey's review.
Etude
C Major Scale (Right Hand)
Circle of Fifths
G Major Scale
Bass Clef
Hailey Goodwin worked with a learner from Fort Lauderdale on Mozart's Sonata in C major, focusing on rhythm, finger placement, and hand coordination in the initial measures. The individual practiced the right-hand melody, incorporated left-hand chords, and addressed a challenging A minor scale section. Hailey advised them to continue practicing the piece, paying attention to the left-hand chords and watching out for a C sharp in measure nine.
Separating Hands Practice
Accidentals (C# vs. C♮)
Finger Pattern for Scales
Trills (tr)
16th Notes
Hailey conducted a piano lesson with Shannon, focusing on sight-reading and playing chord progressions for "Can't Help Falling in Love" in F major. Shannon practiced playing the melody with her right hand and chords with her left, concentrating on scales and chord shapes. For homework, Hailey assigned her to find a version of the song in the same key and try playing along with it.
F Major Scale Finger Pattern
Key Signature (B-flat)
C7 Chord
E7 Chord
G Minor Chord
Ryan Krause coached a piano learner from Mueller, concentrating on rhythm and fingering techniques to improve their performance. The lesson involved working on specific sections of the piece, where methods like tap practice and colored markings were used to isolate and master challenging rhythms. Ryan suggested increasing practice time and set a goal for rhythmic accuracy in the initial section of the piece by the next lesson.
Reading Music Notes
Hand Coordination
Musical Rhythm
C Major Scale
Hailey Goodwin tutored a piano student from Joliet, addressing their questions on technique and music reading. They worked on a new piece in F major, focusing on finger placement, understanding flats and sharps, and mastering the waltz rhythm. Hailey will send a video recording of the piece to aid in practice.
Sheet Music Repeats
Piano Tone
Independent Hand Coordination
Writing Notes
Three-Four Time Signature
Different types of piano lessons
Piano
Grand Piano
Player Piano
Digital Piano
Upright Piano
Jazz Piano
Types of learners for piano lessons
All levels
College
Adult/Professionals
School
Interactive piano lessons
Pets are welcomed
Mobile joining
Chat for quick help
Open Q&A
Record lessons
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Looping Software
Dictation tools
Practice worksheets
Metronome Apps
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
Assessments
Virtual Piano Apps
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Backing Track Libraries
Ear Training Software
Chord Diagram Apps
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