Marie's Piano Studio

Teaching Method

My piano students enjoy my playful approach to learning. I have a clear long-term vision for my students and provide them with the step-by-step instruction that nurtures a feeling of success.

Balance is important to me. I blend traditional teaching with technology, I mix playfulness with practice, and I carefully balance my lessons to cover:

• reading skill development
• listening skills
• composition and improvisation
• chords and lead sheets
• technique development
• written theory homework
• pieces in a variety of styles

WHAT MAKES MARIE’S PIANO STUDIO DIFFERENT

• Innovative teaching approach focused learning technique, theory, music history, music terms and performance.
• A unique approach to fluently read notes in eight weeks and sight-read at a two year level.
• Independent musicianship encouraged to increase self-confidence in music and other areas of life.
• Multiple techniques provide a balanced and thorough musical education.
• Provides a wide variety of musical styles to learn and experiment with.
• Recital performances, both formal and informal, including our annual eight piano ensemble monster concert that provide opportunities to develop friendships, work together and build confidence that only performing provides.
• Exciting incentives to keep students interested and motivated.
• We have a TON of fun!

Philosophy

A wise man once said, “Writing about music is like dancing about architecture.” When I try to explain my philosophy, I often find myself thinking about the intangible way music makes people feel. As a piano teacher, this is what’s important to me—that my students experience music, and enjoy it. I believe that music should be fun. If nothing else, I want my students to enjoy playing the piano.