Piano At Your Pace
Discover your unique talent for the piano through a fun, engaging, and personalized approach that plays to your tempo.
My Teaching Philosophy
Assuring that my students enjoy their lessons is one of my top priorities as a music teacher. They will acquire all of the necessary skills and knowledge to accomplish their musical goals—all while having fun!
Things To Consider
My rates are $16/half hour, $24/45 minutes, and $32/hour. Tuition is based on the total number of lessons each student will have for the upcoming month and is due on or before the 1st of each month.
- Invoices will be sent out via email.
- The student is responsible for delivering tuition on or prior to the 1st of the next month.
- Late payments will incur a late fee of $1 for each day late.
- Tuition may be paid via cash or check.
- The teacher reserves the right to raise fees at the beginning of each academic year.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much am I required to practice?
I do not require my students to practice a certain amount of time. I know from experience that most kids stay very busy between school work, and other extracurricular activities and sometimes do not have a lot of extra time for practice. However, I do encourage my students to practice as often as they can, because the more time and effort they put into it, the faster they will progress and the more rewarding lessons will be.
Do I need an acoustic piano?
An acoustic piano is ideal, but a digital piano can also be used to practice at home. A keyboard is not recommended long term, due to the lesser number of piano keys.
Do I need to pay for books and materials?
I will order books for students as needed, and the cost will be reflected in the following month’s invoice.
Do you offer recitals?
I offer an annual piano recital each winter, where students have the opportunity to perform one or more pieces of their choosing.
What age range are your students?
I have taught students as young as 5, students in their 50’s and everything in between. I typically teach beginners through late intermediate, but have had a few early advanced students as well.
About Me
I first started taking piano lessons when I was 8 years old. I have always had a passion for music, and when I discovered the piano, I was hooked. I moved to Ohio in 2000 and began studying with my late piano teacher, Carol Wasson, who formerly owned Wasson Music Center. At the age of 15, Carol suggested that I start teaching piano lessons at her studio, and so my journey began. I taught at Wasson Music Center for 7 years then began teaching out of my home studio. During this time I continued my own studies with Carol until I began college where I majored in vocal performance with a minor in piano.
In my 15 1/2 years of teaching, I have developed a passion not just for teaching students to play piano, but guiding and encouraging them to succeed in whatever they put their minds to. I have such pride in all of my students and the things they have been able to accomplish. Each student that comes to me has their own unique reason for wanting to take lessons. Some want to make a career out of it, and others just need a weekly to stay disciplined and practice. Everyone has different styles of music they prefer, classical, jazz, contemporary, etc. I have become well aware over the years that if a student is not enjoying what they are playing, they won’t stick with it. Because of this, I try to adjust my teaching style and material to accommodate each individual student. My first priority is trying to make sure that my students enjoy their lessons while acquiring all of the necessary skills and knowledge to accomplish whatever their musical goals may be.