To participate in online piano lessons via Zoom, you'll need

• access to a piano or a full sized keyboard with a damper pedal

• stable internet connection (5+ mb/s download and upload)

• tablet, laptop, or desktop computer positioned in such a way as to offer a clear view of yourself and your instrument

Generally speaking, larger screens provide a more comfortable experience. If you go the tablet/smartphone route, you’ll need a tripod or a mount that allows you to point the camera in the direction of the piano keys.

You can view my rates at any time by clicking my booking link.

Unlike other piano studios, I offer piano lessons as needed with no strings attached. You can schedule weekly, monthly, or a few times a year, and I will be able to accommodate. While this convenience is built into the price, you will still save money overall because you won't have to commit to any lessons that you don't specifically prepare for.

Also unlike other piano studios, I offer a significant amount of instruction through my Classical Piano Academy. This can literally save you thousands of dollars in lessons. It would also shift the focus of live lessons to be more centered around coaching.

Yes! You can open up a chat with me and tell me about your musical background, recent pieces you have played, and any goals you may have.

I'll recommend whether The Classical Piano Academy or private lessons would serve you best.

I specialize in working with adult students who wish to learn piano using classical repertoire. If you fall into this category, you would very likely enjoy working with me and would do well in your study.

I teach students from the beginning through early advanced levels. I generally refer very advanced students to other instructors who specialize at those levels, depending on repertoire interests.

I do not have much experience with improvised music, jazz, or popular music styles. Students who are interested in these genres should consider other teachers who have these specialties.

Please note that I generally will decline to be your instructor if I determine that I am not a good fit for you due to interests, hardware limitations, or other reasons. 

Because of the use of required technology, the minimum reccomended age to start online lessons is at least 10 years old. Students will need to be able to view their assignments online and operate their own equipment.

Younger students generally require a hands-on approach in-person with an instructor and can always make the transition to online piano lessons later on.

Students must be at least 18 to contact me directly. If you are under 18, please show this page to a parent. 

To maximize the quality of your experience with online piano lessons, you will want to be sure your setup is optimal.

Follow these tips to ensure your setup is well optimized:

• Position your camera to take on the perspective of someone sitting next to you. 

• The camera lens should be higher than the level of the keyboard. 

• If using a wireless connection, try to place your router as close to the lesson area as possible. 

• Be sure your setup has adequate lighting. Most cameras do not function well in dimly lit rooms. 

• Allow yourself at least 15 minutes before your scheduled lesson to warmup and check for updates. 

• Be sure to plug your devices into wall outlets or ensure they are fully charged at the time of the lesson. 

• Use an external microphone if needed

• Quality headphones can improve your experience significantly. 

In order for online lessons to work, you'll need a strong and stable internet connection. Please note that Zoom requires 1.2 Mbps download and upload speeds for a video call. This is the absolute minimum. During live lessons, I will be using high fidelity audio mode and stereo sound, which increases the minimum required speeds.

I strongly recommend at least 5 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload speeds for a good experience. Additionally, you will need to be as close as possible to your router for a consistent connection. Many students choose to directly connect to their routers via ethernet cable.

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Of all the communication platforms out there, Zoom stands out for its excellent audio performance. Unlike other platforms, Zoom features a high fidelity audio mode and stereo sound, which I make full use of in our lessons.

If you have access to a laptop or desktop, a pair of open-back headphones, and a strong internet connection, you will be absolutely blown away by your Zoom lesson experience with me.

When you become a student of mine, you have the option of meeting with me on a set schedule or having lessons when you need them. I have a booking link that allows you to schedule and reschedule yourself. It's really cool and super convenient.

Note that I do have a 24 hour cancellation policy, which means that you will still be charged for your lesson if you cancel within 24 hours of your scheduled time. 

If we agree to begin lessons, I will send you a link where you can add your payment information. After this, any lessons you attend will be automatically charged to the card on file.

I require at least 24 hours notice in the event of any rescheduling or cancellation of lessons. If a student cancels or reschedules during this 24 hour window, the lesson will be forfeit.

In the event of unavoidable conflicts or emergency situations, please let me know as soon as possible and I will reschedule the lesson for a future date without penalty. 

You should be prepared to purchase music / method books as needed.

In many cases, sheet music is available for free online. However, you may want to purchase published scores anyway because the quality of the editing is generally better and printing will be much easier on the eyes compared to the free music.

Also know that much of 20th century literature is not available in the public domain, and the only way to access this music is to purchase published editions. 

I recommend aiming for 20-30 minutes per day when you are in your first few years of study. Once you are more advanced, you will probably want to increase your time up to an hour or so. It should be mentioned that practice time is not nearly as important as practice frequency, and I would value showing up more days over practicing less days with longer durations.

My role is to help you spend your practice time wisely and streamline your routine in addition to music instruction. However, no practice=no results. I will work with you to ensure that your practice is engaging and brings you the results you desire.

When I say “classical repertoire”, I am actually referring to instrumental art music that uses a written score.

Classical repertoire includes music from several historical periods and has quite a large variety of different sounds and styles. I truly believe that classical music (as a genre) has something for everyone. It doesn’t all sound like Mozart or Beethoven, although I do love those composers. 

As a teacher, it is far easier for me to create a curriculum with a really smooth progression using classical repertoire. I recommend all students who wish to become very skilled using written music to start with classical.

Yes. Online lessons aren’t for everyone. Students using online lessons will need to be very engaged. The student will need to count for themselves, mark their own music, and check online assignments. I consider these issues to ultimately be for the good of the student, but they do make the lessons a bit more involved.

Online lessons are best suited for the types of students who would already be seeking the answers to their music questions on the internet or through YouTube. For people who truly desire to learn and enjoy technology, this is a great system. However, some students (especially younger ones) require the face to face engagement found in regular piano lessons to be successful.

My goal for all students is to create a habit of sustained piano practice along with a mindset of learning to love the process. If you learn to love the work that goes into preparing classical repertoire and all related skills, you will eventually experience the most beautiful music that you have ever encountered. 

When you are the one who is creating the sounds with your own hands, you will realize what an unparalleled experience a good piano education can offer you in this life.