We have at least one recital each year, with additional performance opportunities. In addition to traditional recitals, we have have also hosted:

• virtual Zoom recitals

• coffee shop performances

• student composition showcases

• group performance parties

Yes! While not a requirement for every student (and not always the best fit for every student), I am happy to prepare students for exams through ABRSM or the Royal Conservatory or Music, and well as festivals through the California Association of Professional Music Teachers and the Music Teacher’s National Association.

An early start can be so beneficial, and I take piano students as young as 3 for either private or small group lessons.

We will begin with age appropriate activities, exploration at the piano, and simple folk tunes. Students will begin Suzuki repertoire when they are ready. Reading music is delayed until students are learning to read language, and children who already understand basic patterns at the piano often pick this skill up quickly.

Piano lessons are a well-rounded exploration of all music. In addition to technique and repertoire, lessons include:

• improvisation and composition

• theory games and activities

• listening and movement activities

Nope! While most students benefit from a wide variety of repertoire from different genres, including standard classical repertoire, if you’re more interested in learning modern, popular styles of music over Beethoven, then that’s what we can focus on.

While everyone has a regular lesson time, and my hope if that students will be able to attend that time most weeks, I understand that sports are important and practice and game schedules can be unpredictable. I do my best to reschedule lessons when we can and provide online and video lessons as needed.