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My studio is conceived so as to introduce
students to fundamentally-sound principles of music in an environment that
makes learning an enjoyable experience through encouragement, positive
reinforcement, and music that motivates.
From early on, students are introduced to classical themes
of the masters along with familiar popular pieces through the use of my
own arrangements. Chords and theory are an integral part as well.
I don't hold recitals because I strive to instill an inner
sense of satisfaction and self-confidence in my students without adding
any external pressure or performance anxiety. I do, however, encourage
parents to occasionally request a "concert" for family members to create
an opportunity for positive feedback in an informal, familiar, and
therefore comfortable performance setting.
I strongly recommend that first and second-year students,
especially, continue lessons through the summer so as to not lose any
hard-won ground. Additionally, a student may have MORE time to practice
and can get a solid head start for the upcoming school year.
My goal is to convey the joy and rewards of piano and
keyboard playing, even at the beginner level, thereby sowing the seeds for
a lifetime of musical enjoyment. | 
