PIANO LESSONS - Madison, WI
Beginners to Advanced
PIANO INSTRUCTION
Piano has been part of my musical life for a long time ~ and honestly, it’s one of the most valuable instruments anyone can learn, whether it’s your first or your third. There’s something about the piano that makes music make sense. The layout of the keys gives you a visual map of harmony, rhythm, and theory that carries over to every other instrument you play. I teach beginner through intermediate levels, and I work with both kids and adults — so no matter where you’re starting from, we’ll find the right entry point and build from there.
My Approach
Every student comes in with a different background, different goals, and a different relationship with music. My job is to figure out where you are and build from there.
For beginners, that means establishing a strong foundation, the kind that makes everything easier down the road.
For students who already play another instrument, piano has a way of filling in gaps you didn’t even know were there. The layout of the keys makes harmony and theory click in a way that’s hard to get anywhere else.
See What Piano Can Do For You
Piano has a way of changing how you hear and understand music for all levels of players and musicans. Book a lesson and let’s find out where it takes you.
Personalized Piano Instruction
I’ve taught piano to students of all ages and backgrounds from kids, adults, beginners, and musicians who already play something else and want to understand music more deeply. Every one of them needed something a little different. Some students thrive with structured method books and clear benchmarks. My goal is to pay attention to how you learn and adjust accordingly so you can learn in a manner that keeps you engaged.
What I Teach
- Proper hand position and technique
- Music theory and harmony at the keyboard
- Sight-reading and chord progressions
- Genre specific styles
- Improvisation and accompaniment
- Scales, arpeggios, and technical exercises
Lesson Formats
- Weekly lessons
- 30 minute intervals
- In-person lesson
- Online lessons
- Beginner to intermediate
- Guided instruction on specific methods
- Genre specific lessons
Sample Tracks
Listen to examples of lead, classical, and genre based guitar samples you can build up to in your own studies.
Piano Samples
Get an idea of what to expect when you’re taking lessons with me. This is “Music of the Arcane”, a series of lessons featured in Guitar World helping players advance through advanced techniques and progressions.
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PIANO LESSON FAQ
What levels do you teach?
I specialize in teaching beginner to intermediate piano, with an emphasis on fundamentals of note reading, rhythm and posture
Do you teach a specific method or curriculum?
I primarily use the Faber Piano Adventure Series. For adult students I use Alfred’s Basic Adult Piano Course
Do you give assignments between lessons?
After each lesson, there is usually a designated piece(s) to practice and prepare to play through for the next lesson. This can also include scale, chord and arpeggio practice.
Should I learn how to play the piano if I already play another instrument?
Having a fundamental knowledge of the piano will help you with any other instrument you play, and also lead to a better overall understanding of music.
How often should I practice if piano is a secondary instrument?
Somewhere between 15 and 30 minutes a day is helpful for time management and busy schedules.
What music genres do you teach?
Outside of method books, I teach some beginning classical repertoire, rock, pop and video game music.
What should I bring to my first lesson?
If you already have music or a method book you are working from you can bring that. Otherwise bring a spiral notebook for notes and we will find a book to get you started with.
Do I need to know how to read music?
It is not a prerequisite to starting, since learning to read and interpret standard notation will be a significant part of the lessons.
What type of piano/keyboard do you recommend for beginners?
Any keyboard or piano will work to get started, but something with at least 5 octaves and touch-sensitive keys is preferred.
How do online piano lessons work compared to in-person?
They work functionally the same way as long as audio and visuals are all in order.
Book Your Lesson
Your first lesson will be 30 minutes. We’ll assess your current skill level and find a regular day and time that works for your schedule. The time slot you book for this first session may differ from your ongoing lesson time.
Friendly Reminders: Text & Email
All new students must provide an email address and phone number. You’ll receive confirmation when you book, plus text and email reminders before your lesson.
Confirmation Policy
Please confirm your lesson at least 24 hours in advance. Unconfirmed lessons will be automatically canceled to make the time slot available for other students.
Music Lessons
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