Piano Lessons with Specialized Instruction from University of Jamestown Educator

Teaching piano is more than just a profession for me — it’s a lifelong passion and a way to share the joy, beauty, and depth of music with others. I bring kindness, patience, and years of experience to every lesson, and I strive to create an environment where students of all ages and backgrounds feel supported, inspired, and truly heard. I’ve had the privilege of working with hundreds of students ranging in age from 3 to 80. Each person comes with their own story, learning style, and musical goals, and I believe in meeting every student exactly where they are. Whether you're playing your very first note or returning to the piano after many years away, I’m here to help you grow at your own pace and in your own direction. I am classically trained and deeply in love with the music of the Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic, and Modern eras. My teaching draws from this broad range of styles, and I often help students explore the expressive language of composers like Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Debussy, Ravel, Prokofiev, and many more. My lessons go beyond technique — I aim to help students develop a sensitive ear, a deep understanding of musical structure, and a connection to the emotional world of the music. If you’re looking for a teacher who is experienced, gentle, supportive, and deeply committed to helping you grow as a pianist and musician, I’d love to work with you. Whether your goal is to master the classics, write your own music, or simply enjoy playing for yourself and others, I’m here to guide and encourage you every step of the way. Let’s begin this musical journey together.

My teaching style is rooted in clarity, patience, and a deep respect for each student's individual learning path. I approach piano instruction with the belief that every student deserves a strong technical foundation, a comprehensive understanding of music theory, and the encouragement to develop their own musical voice. At the core of my teaching is a commitment to building solid technique. From the very first lesson, I emphasize posture, hand position, finger strength, and freedom of movement. I believe that good technique is not just about playing faster or more accurately—it’s about physical comfort, expressive potential, and long-term health at the piano. I help students become aware of how they use their bodies while playing and guide them toward efficient, relaxed movement. Scales, arpeggios, chords, and etudes are essential tools in my curriculum, but I make sure they are not practiced in isolation. Instead, I show students how these elements connect directly to the pieces they’re working on. Theory is woven into every aspect of my teaching. Rather than treating it as a separate subject, I integrate it into our work with repertoire, technique, and improvisation. Whether we’re looking at a Mozart sonata or a modern composition, I guide students to recognize patterns, harmonic progressions, formal structure, and motivic development. Understanding the architecture of a piece helps students memorize more easily, play with greater confidence, and make more informed interpretive decisions. Above all, I want my students to develop a lifelong relationship with music—one that includes curiosity, discipline, expression, and joy. I meet each student where they are and support them every step of the way.