Play Piano with Confidence — Fun, Simple Lessons for You Start Today. Let's make your dreams a reality!

Hello! My name is Richard Shepherd. For our lessons together, I will be sharing with you my many years of experience both teaching and performing music. As your piano instructor, together we will focus on building strong fundamentals and having lots of fun! That's right! Fun! When we begin our lessons together, it will my mission for us to have as much fun as we can learning the piano. I tailor each session to your piano interests and goals. My approach balances technique, creativity, and how music works. Your lessons will be conducted in a creative and supportive environment! You'll feel proud of your progress. Here are some of the many things you'll learn: -musicianship expression from the very beginning. how to listen practice build confidence performing for others. Complex concepts will be broken down into simple practical steps. See you soon!

In our lessons together, we're going to have a lot of fun! All the while, you’ll learn how to play piano with confidence and clarity. We’ll build strong basics—rhythm, technique, reading, and ear training—so you'll feel steady progress every week. This is very important. Learning the piano may seem like a lot! No worries. I’ll break everything into simple steps so nothing feels overwhelming. I'm going to be your personal PIANO COACH! You’ll play songs you love while also understanding how the music works. That's the real secret sauce right there! I’ll show you how to practice the right way, so you improve faster. What took me years to learn you will learn in half the time! As your piano teacher, my goal is to help you feel proud of your growth, enjoy the process, and develop skills that last a lifetime. Together we'll accomplish this and so much more!