Learn to Play the Piano Passionately with Quality Lessons from a Tokyo-based Professional.

Hi! I'm Juan Rogers, a classically trained pianist with over 15 years of experience, and a Masters degree in Education. Originally from the United States, I now work as a performing & recording artist in Tokyo, Japan. However, my real passion is in teaching others what I love to do most; how to play the piano. I teach people of all ages, backgrounds and levels of ability, in a style that suits their needs and desires as developing artists. My lessons consist of flexible yet robust sessions where music theory is leveraged with the excitement of learning in order to promote technical and expressive growth in one's playing. By focusing on the fundamentals such as chord knowledge, scale familiarity and ear training, students can excel at whatever style of playing they choose, whether that be classical, blues, or pop. With a background in classical music, technique and fundamentals are a must. Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven serve as a foundation in my playing. However, since moving to Tokyo, I have also fallen in love with the music of videos, of anime, and all sorts of films. And I find myself learning, performing, and teaching this music every day. I'd love to share the joy of all this music and help you reach your potential as well. Let's work together!

My teaching approach engages students in creative thinking rooted in traditional music theory and its associated exercises. Regardless of level or background, students will begin a general review of the fundamental chord progressions, scales, and their application to music. Students are expected to actively develop their ears according to these fundamentals and will be given short exercises often to ensure that their body of knowledge develops consistently. To help with this, online metronome apps or DAWs (digital audio workstations) will be utilized, though the focus will remain primarily on the keyboard. Once a solid foundation is established, theory knowledge will allow for exploration of more creative and expressive sessions. Pieces will be decided based on the students stated desires and my own needs-analysis. There is a general repertoire of classical and blues style music available for students to learn from, which can be tweaked according to their own preferences. By adapting my experience with the individual needs of students, we can help ensure that they will progress steadily on their piano journey.