Congratulations to Shriya for a beautiful performance on January 26!!
My Studio: My studio is housed in a large, quiet space with lots of natural light. The two grand pianos face each other, and all students will get to experience playing ensemble music. There are more than 1,000 pieces of solo, duet, and two piano compositions in my private library, as well as piano/vocal, trumpet, violin, flute, etc. pieces, so that students can enjoy accompanying other instruments.
Approach: I have spent the last 35 years teaching, coaching, performing and composing for the piano. Students are interviewed as to individual goals, after which a plan for learning is developed and approved by the student and family. All students receive a classical base in note reading, sight reading, music theory, ear training, diversity of styles and composition. All children and teens are additionally encouraged to improvise and to experiment with popular music and jazz.
Music can be a life-long practice and should bring joy, well-being, and an emotional outlet to each student. Since every student has his or her unique learning style, I work with each to determine how best to introduce and perfect playing and performance, always with patience and a sense of humor.
Click here to view videos of my student’s recitals. The first thirty-two videos are from their June 2021 recital. The remaining videos are from the summer of 2020.
