What Can Classical Music do for You?
If you’ve come to this page expecting to be told to buy a book where you get to start out playing middle C over and over, I have news for you! You will be sightreading classical music and playing with both Read More …
Classical music should be for everyone, and there is nothing elitist about it. It was the standard music for much of the world for a long time. The commonly-accepted definition of classical music is music composed between the start of Read More …
I attempt to treat everyone fairly and respectfully. If you have a problem with me, and contact me privately, I will do my utmost to resolve it in a way that is satisfactory to you. I will never have “hidden Read More …
I always wanted to learn to play musical instruments. I tried piano, but the teacher told my parents I had no talent and would never play. I started on guitar when I was ten years old, but I was frustrated: Read More …
I teach classical piano lessons, classical singing lessons, and speaking voice lessons. All students are required to complete an interview before I accept them. This interview is at no charge and no obligation to you. Piano Lessons are once each week Read More …
There is a general feeling among teachers that in order to succeed, you must offer every style of music, and teach every instrument from accordion to zither, in order to have a viable studio. However, having subsequently accepted students from Read More …
Back in the bad old days, people believed that fresh air and taking baths were unhealthy. They believed that evil spirits caused disease, that the brain had no function other than refrigeration, and a lot of other things that we Read More …
If I had to put this Shakespearean reference in terms of my business, I would say that my grasp is my local area, my current and former students, and those people with whom I interact on a regular basis. Imagine Read More …
As I have reported before, Repetitive Stress Injury (of which Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a part) is one of the two occupational hazards musicians face regularly. Every singer and instrumentalist needs to be aware of the dangers of repetitive stress Read More …
It is a simple, established law of nature: you can’t fight physics and win. Yet almost without exception, each student who comes in to my studio wants everything to work within their preconceived notions of how playing or singing should Read More …
