“I wish I hadn’t learned to play the piano,” said no one ever.

Teaching Philosophy

My primary goal as a teacher is to foster love of music through the piano. A student might learn other instruments or focus on another discipline after studying piano but their appreciation for music will stay with them for the rest of their life. This is why my pedagogy is focused on teaching music that fits the student’s tastes and brings out their inner musicality. My secondary focus as a piano teacher is to not just teach students how to read music, but also how to play music. These two terms are often used interchangeably but I see them as entirely different art forms. Reading music is interpreting notes on the page and producing its sound with proper technique, dynamics, and phrasing on the instrument. Playing music is interacting with musical patterns and techniques in a spontaneous way to improvise and generate new music. This process is similar to becoming fluent in a secondary language to express one’s own ideas without hesitation. As a composer, I believe fostering a playful and creative mindset on the piano gives students the most freedom, expression, and joy from playing.

2023 Teaching Rates

30 minute lessons $180/month

45 minute lessons $240/month

60 minute lessons $320/month

Lessons are paid beginning of the month.

Rates can be adjusted based on parent’s income.

Students that show discipline and focus can have their lesson time extended free of charge.

Studio Policy

Missed lessons are credited through make up lessons if I am notified 12 hours before the lesson.

Lessons payed monthly reserves a time slot in my Google calendar. Student’s will receive a Google calendar confirmation via email.

All students are asked to buy their own piano books which can range in price between $7-$25.

If I travel to your home, a monthly travel fee will be applied to your invoice.