
I have been teaching piano lessons for 30 years. I emphasize enjoying the piano and meeting the individual needs of the student at a relaxed pace.
I enjoy teaching beginners to very advanced students of all ages. New students find my teaching style flexible and refreshing.
I emphasize musical literacy: learning how to read notes, counting, and introductory musical notation. A beginning student should feel confident in learning basic musical skills as the key to the enjoyment of learning piano.
Understanding musical structure is essential to music literacy and greatly enhances the joy of learning piano. I teach basic theory, and analysis of both classical and popular compositions. If the student is inclined towards composing, I will help with notating original musical ideas.
I am a full-time professional pianist and performed with the Boston Pops as a soloist. In addition to teaching, I play Classical, Jazz, Show Tunes, and Contemporary Songs at weddings, corporate functions, and parties.