Music Lesson Instructors in Burnsville, Minnesota (Dakota County)

As an MN Music Teachers Association certified teacher, I specialize in offering private instruction to students age 5-18 with a strong emphasis in theory. My strengths as a teacher lie in teaching beginner and intermediate students. I teach using a broad spectrum of styles including classical, jazz, improvisation, lead sheets, pop and more. My students are given several opportunities to compete and perform throughout the year if that is their desire and the desire of their parents, however I do not require it (but it is strongly encouraged). I prefer to teach in my home studio but am willing to come to you at an increased tuition rate. My overall goal as a teacher is to have students who reach their potential as pianists and who develop enough knowledge and ability to be able to enjoy playing the piano their entire lives.... See More

My piano studio consists of students age 4-75 of all ability levels. The program is not method-oriented
but rather, every student has an individualized curriculum. Beginners start with my own piano method which I composed. Most summers I am invited to various international festivals in Europe as a teacher and bring a large group of piano students with me. Other summer programs focus on theory and developing basic skills with nine learning stations. Multiple recitals throughout the year round out the program. some students have won national and international piano competitions.
Last summer, 2014, we were in Lake Como, Italy where 12 of my students played a concerto with the Milan Chamber Orchestra. Adult students have their own informal recitals in the homes of fellow students. Duets and Ensemble playing is also emphasized.... See More