Music Lesson Instructors in Gig Harbor, Washington (Pierce County)

Highly accomplished and innovative piano teacher with 30 years experience. Conservatory graduate. I teach all levels and all ages, with a specialty in adult beginners and adults returning to the piano after an absence. In addition to classical music I teach jazz & pop styles and improvisation. My approach to technique is based on solid understanding of the body (arms, hands, fingers) and not on dull repetition of mechanical exercises. I also emphasize ear training, playing by ear and harmonizing songs, learning about chords and about "how music works."
I also teach beginning teachers, or teachers wanting to improve the quality of their teaching and the ability to draw more students to their studios.... See More

I am a professional cellist and teach all levels. I have been teaching privately for 35 years and have coached the Seattle Youth Symphony, taught at Marrowstone Music Festival and Marrowstone-in-the-City. My strengths are helping students to the most natural and efficient use of their body to play the cello, while striving for the most beautiful music-making they are capable of. I use some classic and some new and innovative repertoire to teach with. I am a frequent performer in the area, and students are encouraged to attend some performances of mine and others to see all the types of music we get to play.... See More