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Certified and accredited piano teacher of 40 years. I have had 12 years of private lessons plus studying under concert pianist Carol Rosenberger and have attended many conferences, workshops, and seminars to perfect my craft. I teach all ages and all levels from beginner to advanced, with emphasis on rhythm, techniue, sight reading and theory. Many of my students have been accepted in major colleges and universites with a major in music and many have gone on to become professional teachers themselves after having received college degrees in Piano Performance. My students have performed at state conventions, competitions and in master classes. In addition to teaching, I play professionally at church and private engagements, such as weddings and dinners. My students perform in yearly recitals. Lessons are given in my hoome in Surprise.  

Janet has been teaching music for over 30 years, beginning her teaching career as a student at The King's College in New York. She graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science in Music Education and taught general music classes in the inner city of Minneapolis. She continued teaching and directing various adult and children's choirs for the next 16 years while living in Brazil. Upon return to the USA Janet did additional coursework in early childhood education, directed a preschool that had a musical emphasis, became a licensed Kindermusik educator, and taught group piano classes. While maintaining a private studio she completed the music therapy program at Arizona State University and is a member of the National Association of Music Educators and the American Music Therapy Association. Janet teaches private and group piano lessons in her studio. Adaptive lessons are available in the studio or in the homes of exceptional learners as needed.

The Note Room Academy of Music is a private music studio that offers private piano, guitar, voice, violin, acting classes, and drum lessons in the cities of Peoria, Glendale, Anthem and the North Phoenix surrounding area. Private music lessons at the Note Room Academy of Music are perfect for students of all ages and at all levels. We are excited to have a world class performer and college professor that is now enrolling students for the composition, pop theory and musical improvisation classes. Don't miss the opportunity to expand your musical knowledge and be the best performer in your band/group/church band/theatrical debut.

A piano teacher in Gilbert, Arizona, I have over 20 years of teaching experience. I specialize in beginner to late-intermediate levels, with individual weekly 30 minute lessons. I teach during school hours to homeschooled students, allowing me to spend afternoons with my own 3 children. I began taking piano lessons at the age of 5, continuing through my freshman year of college. I participated in the National Piano Playing Auditions for 13 years, as well as many festivals, and earned the High School Diploma Award from the National Guild of Piano Teachers my senior year of high school. I graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in Secondary Education: Biology, but I have discovered that teaching music is my true passion. I enjoy not only helping my students learn to read music and develop technique, but to gain a lifelong love of music. Please see my website for more information.

After teaching private piano lessons for over a decade, I started a group piano studio four years ago using the Mayron Cole group piano method.  My students have thrived!  Students love the fun atmosphere of learning with their peers & learning through games.  Parents love the added motivation their child feels to practice so they'll be ready to play with the class at their next lesson.  Group students typically become more rhythmically solid because they have to play in an ensemble setting weekly.  Classes start at the preschool level & run up into beginning advanced students.

Let's get playing! I teach classical piano and have been teaching since I was 10 years ago. I also incorporate each student's interests, for example, Disney tunes, showtunes, movies, etc. I have a piano recital scheduled at My First Piano on Sunday at December 5 so let's get started! My fee is $20.00 per hour which includes all piano materials for you to keep. Please contact me for a meet and greet and to discuss my teaching style and my expectations what I expect from my students. You must have access to a piano, or in the alternative, an 88 keys keyboard to be able to practice on a daily basis. I look forward to meeting you soon! I have been fully vaccinated for covid19.

I have over 27 years experience in music education, concentrating on keyboard skills, mastery of scales, duet playing, fundamentals of music theory and aural testing.     My students range from 5 years to adults. There are no two students alike, so recognizing that fact and not making the process into a race, I hope to develop an appreciation and a lifelong love of music. I hold annual recitals in my home for students and parents, which is always a delightful event.I am classically trained (to the standards set by the Royal Schools of Music, London, UK) and encourage students to explore classical, jazz and popular genres.   Exposing students to a world of music is my passion and joy.

Located in the Scottsdale Promenade shopping center, Bach to Rock - North Scottsdale is a full-service music school offering private, semi-private, group and early childhood classes for all ages and in all of the major instruments, including vocals. We are a performance-based school devoted to teaching music theory, technique and repertoire with the goal of performance and a life-long interest in music. Instead of conducting boring, stress-filled recitals, we organize "Gigs" and Open Mic Night at local venues and community centers where our students play the music they love. Please visit our website and stop in for a visit.

Hello! My name is Brooke Barker and I love music! I love to teach music, listen to music, and play music. I have played the piano for over 25 years and taught the piano for 13! Our family just relocated from Utah where I left behind 25 wonderful students. Some of those I watched blossom on the piano from age 6 to age 19 when they left for college! I love seeing the self esteem learning a musical instrument brings. Along with learning should come lots of fun, and a reward base system that even the most uncooperative child can be swayed into learning. I believe in the benefits of music learning. When learning a musical instrument you not only learn a skill that you will have for the rest of your life, but the student learns determination, organization, and self confidence. At Brooke's piano studio the student has the opportunity to play in at least 2 recitals each year, participate in group based activities quarterly, and have a weekly lesson planned for them individually. Everyone learns differently, so as a teacher I have many different teaching methods to create a plan to help each student succeed. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me!

Becky is a graduate of Grand Canyon University with a Music minor in Piano and Voice. She has been sharing her love of music with students since she was only 14. As a teen, she won gold and bronze medals in music competition in Ocean City, New Jersy. She went to district and state chorus and was also in a group that performed throughout Pennsylvania. Becky teaches students of all ages from beginner to advanced, including a number of adults. Lessons are usually 30-45 minutes and include some music theory. Students are encouraged to play music they love and even create their own. Styles of music studied include Classical, Pop, Jazz, Musical Theater, Contemporary Christian, Modern, etc. Mrs. Bender has been a co-chairperson for PMTA's Music at the Mall for many years. She actively participates with her students in the Piano Ensemble. In addition to all the PMTA events, Becky's students perform in private studio recitals. Becky taught elementary music and high school choir and drama at a local private school, where she conducted numerous musicals and plays. Becky and her husband Danny have been involved in music ministry in various churches for over 30 years. In their present position as worship leaders, Becky is the pianist and frequently sings. They have a CD of gospel music entitled "Loyalties." Call for more information about scheduling and pricing. References are available upon request.

I am a private homeschool teacher with a degree in elementary education and a minor in music. I have been teaching music lessons for 18 years, and studied piano, violin, and music theory and composition at the collegiate level. I am comfortable working with all ages, as long as the student is willing to practice! It's never too late to learn an instrument.

Studied piano 16 years, age 4 through college, Cincinnati Conservatory and Ball State University. Additionally have a BS in Education. Experienced teacher had a large studio in Northwest Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley area and recently moved to Surprise, AZ to be near the grandchildren. Now looking for new students, beginning, intermediate and advanced, age 5 through adult. Call for an appointment to meet and visit the studio. References upon request. 

Mrs. Bern is an experienced professional musician and educator. EDUCATION: Bachelor of Music from Syracuse University, Master of Music from Yale University. PERFORMER: New York City: symphony, ballet and opera orchestras, recordings, Broadway show orchestras, chamber music. Choral conductor for over 20 years. EDUCATOR: Private lessons for 30+ years, Elementary and Middle School music teacher for 5 years. LESSONS AVAILABLE: Private one-on-one ONLINE lessons, specializing in beginner through intermediate levels for children in grades 3-12 and for adults. FREE online consultation. Learn to play the piano with the music you WANT to learn!

I found my love for piano early in my life and enjoy the privilege of having an integral part in developing a love for music in my students as they begin or continue their musical journey. I have a Bachelor of Science degree (psychology major) from Grand Canyon University and a Master of Counseling degree from Arizona State University. As a licensed professional counselor my focus has been on child and adolescent therapy. It is with great excitement that I am returning to teaching piano lessons with the opening of my own home-based studio, Bitzer Piano Studio. I have completed all 12 graded levels of the Arizona Study Program receiving outstanding performance and theory scores each year. I have also played keyboard and piano in multiple bands, including bands affiliated with Grand Canyon University, and was a lead pianist for my church for many years. I also have experience with improvisation from chord charts. Teaching piano lessons and sharing my passion for the art of piano playing is a true joy. Lessons are generally comprised of theory, technique, and repertoire. Monthly musicale (group lesson) is also provided. My students will be prepared for participation in the Arizona Study Program, though I do not require participation. I provide piano lessons to children age 4 through high school. My experience in piano playing and teaching, in addition to my experience working with children and adolescents allows me to customize each student's lesson in a way that is supportive to his or her learning style. I am a member of the National Music Teachers Association, Arizona State Music Teachers Association, and East Valley Music Teachers Association.      

Marla Bradford has a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education and is a nationally certified teacher with the Music Teacher's National Association.   Each of her students experiences a dynamic mix of private lessons, group Master Classes, progress evaluations and an array of public-performance opportunities as a part of Master's Music Academy (Like us on Facebook!)  She loves teaching, both privately, and adult group recreational lessons. Her students make rapid progress and truly enjoy their lessons.

Hi Adult Learners,My name is Ashley Bradford. I have been a successful piano teacher in Arizona for almost 25 years and am former president of the Arizona Music Teachers Association. Check out my website link above for a complete bio. Through private weekly piano lessons, I work with adult learners to help them achieve their musical dreams. We do everything from pop, jazz, church music, rock, and classical styles to theory, analysis, improvisation, composition, and sight reading. Whatever your personal goal, we can realize it together. Your lessons can take place from the convenience or your home via Skype, if you are in the Mesa, AZ area, you can stop by my in-home studio for weekly lessons, or we can work out me coming to you. Follow your musical dreams. Create happiness. Please e-mail me personally if you would like to learn more about creating your own musical happiness. I look forward to collaborating with you. Sincerely,AshleyAshley BradfordMaster's Music AcademyAdult Piano LessonsCreate Happiness!

I can only teach piano until Halloween, I leave on an eighteen month mission for the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on November 7 and will be going to Utah for college afterwards. I made a profile to teach during the summer at the beginning of the year but now it is time for me to remove my profile from My First Piano and I cannot seem to figure out how to do that. I am sorry for the inconveniance

Welcome to my music room for beginning school-age students and adults interested in venturing into the wonderful world of music. Please call my studio and leave your name and telephone number. I will return your call and make a convenient appointment to discuss your piano lesson wishes. If you have studied piano in the past and desire to resume your music performance, we will discuss a "flexible" schedule. Member of Phoenix Music Teachers Association, Arizona State Music Teachers Association, Music Teachers National Association, and The National Guild.

I love playing piano and I love teaching others because I feel music is so important in our lives. I have 20 years of playing experience and 4 years of teaching experience. I take all ages and all experience levels, so give me a call and let's set up your first lesson! 

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Originally from northern New Jersey, I have recently relocated to Chandler, off of Riggs Road. I have taught students from 5 years old through adult age for 44 years. I hold a State of New Jersey Teacher of Music Certificate. Education: Bachelor of Arts in Music from Montclair University, Master of Music from Rutgers University, additional piano pedagogy studies with Jane Carlson (Chairman of the Piano Department at the Juilliard Prep). My students have received top honors at the Music Educators Association - New Jersey Annual Piano Auditions. They have also been selected to perform on the MEA-NJ Honors Recitals. I have also served 5 years as a paid judge for the above mentioned auditions. My students have been selected to perform for the Juilliard School Piano Pedagogy Class in New York City. I have also had students win, through the Piano Teachers Society of America Piano Competition, the opportunity to perform at the Weill Recital Hall/Carnegie Hall. Along with teaching in my piano studio, I have taught for 34 years in public and private schools (keyboard class, general music, instrumental music, strings, chorus, band and jazz band). I currently am available to travel to your home for lessons (30, 45, 60 minutes). Students can also study with me at the East Valley School of Music, 4835 South Arizona Avenue, Chandler, AZ, where I currently serve as piano instructor.

I have had the privilege of teaching for 17 years. My goal is to teach my students to learn to love music and the piano through a positive environment, fun pieces, consistency, and a foundation of knowledge they can use in many ways. While incorporating a base of some classical repertoire, students will also learn to play hymns, popular music and improvise from a lead sheet. They will be given the opportunity to choose the songs they learn. Along the way, I encourage proper technique as they learn scales, chords, and arpeggios. Students will also have regular theory assignments that will help with other music endeavors that may interest them in the future. Through hard work and dedication, they will develop a lifelong skill and the joy that comes from the love and appreciation of music.

 Arlene has performed at many events, from the Mohave Community College Anniversary Celebration, to performing for Mrs. Betty Ford in the White House. She has also been the lead organist and pianist at several churches including Lutheran, Catholic, American Baptist, Presbyterian, Episcopal, and Nazarene. Arlene has been contracted to perform at countless weddings, funerals, and special occasions. Current organist and pianist at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Performed for Murder Mystery Theatre at Mohave Community College in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Featured in 2011 Balloon Festival in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Lead organist at Sacred Heart Catholic Church from 1984-2011 in Seward, Alaska. Charter member of American Organists Association since 1970 Allied Arts Council of Lake Havasu City, Arizona General Federation of Women's Club (Lake Havasu City, AZ and Anchorage, AK) American Legion Auxiliary

I'm a proud native of Arizona. I attended Corona del Sol High School and Arizona State University where I met my husband, Justin. We have two amazing kids, Logan and Piper. We are very involved in the music program at our church, Dayspring United Methodist in Tempe. I have been a music educator in both Arizona charter and public schools for almost a decade. Graduating Summa Cum Laude in choral music education with an emphasis in piano from Arizona State University, I had the opportunity to study under the world-renowned pianists: Prof. Walter Cosand and Dr. Caio Pagano.  My piano career began at the age of 6 under the guidance of my late friend and mentor, Mrs. Edith Yarter. Ede, as we lovingly called her, quickly became a close friend of the family. She gave me the tools to not only read music, practice effectively, and perform, but also instilled a sense of confidence that carried me through many arduous years of practice and performance.  In middle and high school, I accompanied my school choirs as well as schools across the valley for both standard performances and competitions. The ability to accompany ignited a fire and passion for choral music. Working with great directors and choirs was a high point of my secondary and college career. 

Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Carrie found a love for playing music at the age of two on her family's piano. She then began her studies through the public school strings program. Mrs. Caruso was awarded scholarships to attend Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp for three years. Carrie received the National School Orchestra Award in 1989 for her outstanding performance, leadership, and contribution as Concert Master of the Walled Lake Western High School Orchestra, and nominee for the John Phillip Sousa National Band Award. She also participated in the Walled Lake Western High Symphonic Band, Marching Band, and Jazz Ensemble, performing on alto and baritone saxophone, as well as percussion, concert and show choir. Mrs. Caruso held the position as Drum Major in 1988-1989. Carrie began teaching privately in the Detroit area in 1988, then later relocated in Arizona in 1994, where she performed as a freelance violinist throughout the state. A former student of Dr. Frank Spinosa, Professor of Violin, Arizona State University, Carrie also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from Ottawa University. She has performed with ensembles including, The Redford Symphony, Ferris State University Orchestra, Eastern Michigan University Honor Orchestra, Arizona State University Symphony Orchestra. Mrs. Caruso co-founded the ensembles; Muse Violin & Cello Duo, Deux Femme, Auricle Guitar & violin duo, Epos, and Urban Quartet.  Carrie has shared stages with grammy nominee William Eaton and the William Eaton Ensemble, DJ Radar worlds top turntablist (Spin Magazine), Kurt Bestor, Donna Summer, John Fogerty, Seal and many more. Mrs. Caruso arranges repertoire and performs first violin for Urban Quartet, performing for distinguished audiences such as Lexus, Revlon, Redkin, Merryl Lynch, General Mills, NFL Team Owners, Liberty Mutual, and many others. The Urban Quartet commissioned, and performed the world premiere of a new work entitled, "STIFF" by Michael Schelle, composer-in-residence, Butler University. Carrie has recorded violin sessions for several artists and producers, as well as national commercial spots such as Arizona Music Project, commissioned by the Arizona Office of Tourism, Catholics Come Home (aired for President Barack Obama at the White House with Pope Benedict), Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), and Grand Canyon University. Mrs. Caruso performs with her modern violin crafted by Albert Topa, electric violin by Zeta, bow by Alex Hendruk. Mrs. Caruso takes part in the music ministry at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Tempe, Arizona and resides in Gilbert, Arizona with her husband and three children.  

Born in Taft CA on 6/10/1948 and grew up in Arroyo Grande, CA; relocated to Whittier CA and graduated from High School in 1966. Married and had my first child 8/15/1969. Lived in Orange County, CA until 2017. Relocated to Scottsdale AZ 5/2017 and remain there in retirement.

It is my goal to leave a valley-wide legacy of individuals who have reached their piano playing goals. I am dedicated to making lessons available to everyone which is why my prices are so competitive. I understand that everyone learns differently therefore I teach very individualized lessons. All ages are welcome and my priority is ensuring lessons are inspiring and rewarding to all. Students work toward goals and receive awards for accomplishments. It's a great experience! I have been playing the piano since I was seven. I am an award winning pianist and organist. I have enjoyed playing professionally since I was 12. Music is who I am. I love inspiring all the gifts that playing the piano can bring to your life!

I have been a piano teacher for over 25 years! I earned my BA in Education from University of Arizona and Masters in Music History from Arizona State. My goal is to develop a life skill in piano and prepare my students to enjoy playing the piano their whole life long!

My name is Angie Chesley and I have been teaching piano and voice for the past 14 years, both at The Music Store and in my private home studio. I enjoy teaching students of all ages and love to watch them succeed.  My philosophy is that music should be enjoyable as well as educational.  I focus on the technical aspects of learning music, but I feel that it is very important that the student enjoy the music that they are creating. My love of music and the arts began very early in my life as I watched my Father play the piano and sing professionally with various bands.  When I was older I performed regularly with my Father in Nashville, TN near the Grand Old Opry at Shoney’s Inn and other venues.  I grew up taking weekly piano lessons from my Grandmother who was a music teacher in demand, and dancing with the dance company where my Mother was a dance teacher. In High School I performed with the top choirs and was one of the accompanists for the choirs.  I attended BYU-Idaho where I was a music major and accompanied singers as well as sang in the choirs.  I have also been in many Broadway productions as a soloist, in the chorus, and in the dance team. I have been singing professionally with the band “The Swingtips” for many years and have sung on many of their CD’s.  I am also a veteran in the recording studio and have done many professional recordings as a singer. In recent years I have developed a love for jazz piano and have studied for the past 6 years with Steve Culp who is a professional jazz pianist and is a member of the band “Turning Point”, and with Barb Catlin who is also a professional jazz pianist and is the head of the Jazz Department as Mesa Community College.  I have had the opportunity to perform professionally with the MCC jazz combo at the Tempe Arts Festival and look forward to many more performing opportunities. I am currently finishing my music education degree with Ottawa University and plan to continue with my masters. I am the mother of 2 wonderful boys ages 12 and 5 and love to share my love of the arts with my boys.  

Born in Hong Kong, Dr. Mandarin G. Cheung-Yueh holds degrees in performance and pedagogy from Arizona State University and the University of Houston, as well as diplomas in piano performance from Trinity College of Music, London. She has won numerous piano competitions and performed with orchestras. She has served on selection committees for scholarships, research grants, as well as on governing boards of professional music organizations. An independent piano teacher for 35 years and a current board member of the Arizona Piano Institute, Dr. Cheung-Yueh has served on the piano faculty at Rosie’s House (2019), a community music school serving under-privileged pre-collegiate students in the Metropolitan-Phoenix area and has also taught high-school piano (2016-2018) and designed its curriculum for Arizona School for the Arts. Dr. Cheung-Yueh has written for Keyboard Companion (now Clavier Companion) and regularly adjudicates competitions, conducts master classes, and presents workshops at music teachers associations, including the Music Teachers National Association Convention. Her students have also won awards in various competitions and performed with orchestras. Dr. Cheung-Yueh was President (1991-1997) and co-founder of the Young Artist Committee, a non-profit organization which now, in partnership with ASU’s Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, presents the biennial Bösendorfer and Yamaha USASU International Piano Competitions as well as The Angelo and Micheline Addona Arizona Young Artist Piano Competition.

I have experience teaching violinists from age 3 to age 80, teaching them how to hold the bow to preparing them for college auditions. I received my B.M. in Violin Performance from Utah State University where I studied with Rebecca McFaul and the Fry Street Quartet. I have eight years of teaching experience, including as adjunct faculty at USU. I studied Suzuki pedagogy with Cathy Lee and Allen Lieb. As a violinist, I have performed with the Utah Festival Opera, the Logan Quintet, East Valley Millenial Choir and Orchestra, and the American Festival Choir. I am passionate about teaching and the role of music in the world. Music can and should be fun as well as teaching you the vital skills of focus, resilience, and compassion.

“Mrs. Lyn” has been teaching music and movement to children since the early 1980’s directing youth choirs and musicals. She teaches music at the Sun Valley Learning Center in Tempe and is a licensedMusikgarten teacher/business owner (both since 1996). Growing up in a family and community that sang often, she was active in dance, band, New England District choirs, musicals, touring ensembles, and was an employed vocalist at a summer resort. As a nursing student at Boston College she toured with the BC Chorale, was a finalist in the 2000 NATS vocal competition, and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s Degree from ASU in Music Education and Childhood Development & Family Studies.  She completed her graduate studies in the music pedagogies of Kodály andOrff Schulwerk (certified through Level III in both), and completed the Level III certification for the Early Childhood Music and Movement Association. She is a current board member of the ECMMA, serving as the SW Regional Rep. as well as the Nominations Chair, and is the current president of the ECMMA of AZ Chapter, and a member of the Music Teacher's National Association. Mrs. Lyn’s teaching philosophy embraces facilitating experiences of joyful music making for children, teachers, and families. She endeavors to provide a comprehensive approach to music literacy by using materials and methods that are developmentally appropriate for the distinct needs of young children. This includes building musicianship through integrating the experiences of speech, singing, rhythm, movement, drama, and playing instruments. 

Patricia Cole is a professional classical violinist who has performed alongside famous artists including Andrea Bocelli, Michael Buble, Kanye West, and pianist Lang Lang. She is currently working on her Doctorate of Musical Arts in Violin Performance at Arizona State University.Ms. Cole welcomes students of all ages from beginners to advanced players and teaches a wide variety of genres including: Classical, Fiddle, Contemporary, and Mariachi music. For younger players she's an advocate of the Suzuki Method developed by Japanese violinist, Shinichi Suzuki and accepts students under the Suzuki method as early as age 4.For intermediate-advanced players, she works out of a variety of method books tailored to each student’s playing level within their desired music genre. Please message her for scheduling and tuition rates.

Education: BA Degree, Cum Laude, ASU Offering: Private Lessons, Recitals Genres: Classical, Jazz, Popular Openings: Call or email for availability Joanna has been teaching piano in the valley for over 20 years. She offers comprehensive piano instruction including theory, technique, transposition and ear training. All students have the opportunity to perform in our spring recital in May. Joanna welcomes beginners of all ages and levels. Her patience and encouragement make learning the piano an enjoyable and enriching experience for children as well as adults. Beginning adults with no previous background in music are encouraged to begin. They will learn familiar tunes at their first lesson and will play a repertoire of pieces in just a few weeks!

Camille Conforti is a Classical Piano Teacher with 30 years teaching and performing experience.  Originally from Naperville, Illinois, she is a graduate of North Central College where she earned a Bachelor of Music Degree in Piano Performance.  She also has a Master of Business Administration Degree (MBA).   Her lesson structure includes:TechniqueTheoryPiano LiteratureEar TrainingSight ReadingCreativityShe is a member of the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA), the Arizona State Music Teachers Association (ASMTA), where she is currently the Advertising Chair, and the Phoenix Music Teachers Association (PMTA), where she serves as VP Student Activities.  She is also on the Board of Directors of the Phoenix Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota (SAI), an International Music Fraternity for Women.  She can be reached at 480.563.9221 or cces10@cox.net for further information.

 Mark Conroy currently teaches in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley & Cave CreekWith a spirit of excellence for teaching piano, Mark Conroy is known for cultivating talent in students of all ages. He drives growth development within the student’s own potential.  Musical expression flows in his veins and he loves sharing his passion for lyrical creativity with young people.  He strives to build a fun working environment that inspires effective practice and innovation, offering the tools and support students need and thrive upon. Mark ignites that refreshing focus that makes his students feel as ease and excited about learning.  When taking on a new student, he quickly identifies and analyzes the student’s natural talent and builds a clear vision with a centric focus on the end result.  He understands student’s behavioral issues of all ages and customizes his teaching approach to maximize the innate talent, often times hidden within each individual student. Mark began studying piano at age eight and at age twelve, won 1st Place in the Iowa State Piano Competition.  He then began his studies with concert pianist, Julian Burn of Cornell College. He again won 1st Place in the Iowa State Piano Competition, at age eighteen.  Mark’s technical ability gained him acceptance under concert pianist, Menahem Pressler, international award-winning pianist and founder of the Beaux Arts Trio.  Mark’s studies with Pressler began at the Indiana School of Music in Bloomington, Indiana. Mark is also known for his original song writing.  His musical compositions flow with a beauty and intensity rarely experienced in live performance, leaving the audience in spellbound amazement.  His songs are registered with ASCAP and are available on iTunes.   References:Referral written by Kimberly Kur, Sr. Director of Philanthropic Services at the Arizona Community Foundation (602-920-9452)Mark began instructing our son in piano when he was almost 6-years old & has continued with Mark for the last 4-1/2 years. Mark has a deep passion for teaching children not only how to play piano but also to appreciate music and performing. While Mark is there to guide and inspire his students, he also instills in them confidence and a sense of independence. He is patient, flexible and kind in his approach to teaching, but also expects his students to apply themselves, practice daily and be committed to the process of learning. In our case, we have had no problems in getting our son to practice almost daily for the last 4 1/2 years, and we attribute this to: 1) the respect our son has for Mark; 2) the work ethic that Mark has instilled in our son and 3) our son's love of the piano that Mark has played a major role in developing. We appreciate Mark's flexibility with scheduling and being able to come to our home for lessons. He is a joy to work with on all levels and a very special person as well. Mark produces 2 recitals each year, often hosting them in his home with a lovely reception following so that the families have a chance to mingle and enjoy each other. He makes every effort to accommodate all of our crazy schedules because he wants to make sure every student has the opportunity to perform. Students are taught to introduce themselves and share the music they will be playing, and they perform beautifully. All ages and abilities are represented, usually with the strongest performances at the end. Mark's comments are inspiring for both the students and the families and the experience is great for our children. We are beyond thrilled with our son's piano playing under Mark's instruction. We feel Mark has taken our son's natural abilities and helped them to blossom in beautiful ways. We love that our son loves to play and has never waivered in his desire to continue learning with Mark. He has also had the opportunity to perform in 8 piano recitals in his 4 1/2 years of playing which have been amazing growing experiences for him. On a scale from 1-10 with 10 being highest, we rate Mark at 10.Sincerely,Kimberly Kur Referral written by Steve Gevirtz,Associate Member of the Piano Technicians Guild (480-518-3941)Our son began studying piano with Mark Conroy when he was 6 years old and has been with Mark for 8-1-2 years. Mark conducts masterfully detailed lessons capturing the focus of our son's attention. Mark recommended we remain presence during the lessons. As an observer, I became aware that one of the strongest tools employed by Mark is phenomenal patience. He periodically interjects precision feedback with enlivening analogies our son can relate to. The goal of Mark's approach is engineered to enhance confidence and determination. He is most respectful while communicating and immediately earned our son's commitment and our trust. These terms have served to maintain the ideal conditions for enjoyable and efficient mentoring. This musical energy is palpable and easily recognized by other students and parents during student performances at recitals hosted my Mark. Familiar students noticeably continue improving in repertory and technical skills. Also very noticeably, are those students who have been with Mark for two or more years developing unique qualities of artfulness in musical interpretation. It is apparent that Mark will accommodate the diversity of students' musical goals, but has emphatically indicated the necessity of proper technique which eventually yields to all masterful freedom in performance. Mark is a definite 10 on the rating scale. The recital venues are comfortable, inspiring and always feature a finely prepared concert grand piano.Regards,Steve Gevirtz  Referral written by Anita Grossman,Doctor’s wife and parent (Contact info available upon request)My son began lessons with Mark at age 10. He has continued to study with him for the past 5 years. Mark is an excellent teacher. He is an extremely talented professional pianist who is dedicated and creative with his students. Not only does he teach technique, he has taught my son to have passion for music through patience and practice. His teaching strategies are unique to each child. My son has a love of sports, and Mark utilizes sports imagery and psychology to motivate and inspire him. There are two recitals per year at Mark’s studio. The recitals give his students an opportunity to shine, as well as perform publicly. Mark is very supportive and coaches each child on everything from pre-recital practice sessions to introducing themselves to the audience. The recitals are high quality and each student is warmly received. As a result of studying with Mark, my son enjoys playing piano and has mastered complex pieces of music. His piano playing has sparked his creativity and drive to succeed, which has translated to schoolwork and other activities as well. I would highly recommend Mark as a piano instructor, and rate him a “10” on a scale of 1-10.Sincerely,Anita Grossman 

Born in the small town of Marion, Alabama, Mary moved to Birmingham at age 11 to attend the Alabama School of Fine Arts as a piano major. While living and studying at ASFA, she won awards in piano competitions from local to international levels – even going on to compete in the national round of the Music Teachers National Association Senior Duet Competition. At the age of 15, she debuted with orchestra, performing Grieg Piano Concerto in A Minor. Mary completed her Bachelors of Music Degree in Piano Performance at the University of Houston under pedagogue, Nancy Weems. She then went on to complete her Masters and Doctorate of Music in Collaborative Piano at Arizona State University under the tutelage of Dr. Andrew Campbell. She held the position of Collaborative Piano Teaching Assistant for four years there. Mary has participated and performed in summer festivals such as Brevard Music Center, International Institute for Young Musicians, New Orleans Piano Institute, Eastern Music Festival, Texas Music Festival, and Fresh Inc Festival. Mary is a passionate teacher who champions the positive and far-reaching benefits music education has for all people, and places a special emphasis on collaborative piano. Her students have won highest honors in the Arizona Study Program Competition. She is an active performer and collaborator at ASU and in the greater Phoenix area, and is a regular commissioner of new works with the Rogue Trio – an innovative violin-saxophone-piano ensemble.

Kendra has been teaching music to all ages for the past twelve years in her own studio as well as in universities, arts academies, public and private schools, and summer camps. She graduated from Michigan State University in 2011 with a doctorate in Music Composition, and has had her original compositions performed by musicians in concerts and conferences around the world. Besides teaching, she has worked as pianist for ballet companies and as church pianist and keyboardist in both liturgical and contemporary services. Kendra enjoys guiding students on their musical journey using fun and creative lessons completely customized to the student's goals, learning style, and musical preferences. Whether she is helping high school students prepare to major in music, introducing the foundations of keyboard geography to a preschooler, or guiding young students in writing their first composition, Kendra is passionate about the joy of learning and providing a safe and encouraging environment for students to express themselves.

Not accepting new students. Retired.

I teach piano in my home. I also have worked for Mesa Community College

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Originally from Buffalo, New York, Shalvi D’Arcangelo has been a pianist for over 20 years and a music educator, fostering innovation and creativity for levels K-12, university and adults. Shalvi holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education (Concentrations in Piano, Piano Pedagogy, and Special Music Education) from the Crane School of Music, State University of New York College at Potsdam and a Master of Music in Piano Pedagogy and Performance from the Glenn Korff School of Music, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In her free time Shalvi enjoys traveling, studying languages, reading, and continuing her personal research, which focuses on musical wellness and injury prevention for “small-handed” pianists.

I am a nationally certified teacher of music with Music Teachers National Association. I received a Bachelor of Instrumental music degree from ASU in 1971. My major instrument was piano. I have studied piano with master teachers such as Jane Tan, Francisco Aybar, Walter Cosand, Mary Pendleton, and Dan Hooper. I am a member of East Valley Music Teachers Association and Desert Vally Music Teachers Association. In addition to private lessons, I run a computer lab featuring software for ear training, theory concepts, and music history. The students have their private lesson and then afterwards, they go into the lab and do an assignment. I do one big studio recital a year in May, plus various activities sponsored by EVMTA. I have participated in the Arizona Study Program for many years. Currently I have around 12 students.

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Ms. Nancy Davidson holds a master of science degree and has been teaching piano for over 20 years. Specializing in young beginners, Ms. Davidson individualizes instruction sensitively, providing a wonderful, fun-filled experience for young children embarking on their musical journey. Lessons are available on your piano in your home or on Ms. Davidson’s in-studio Steinway Grand. Call today for an introductory lesson free of charge!

Fueled by a passion for music, Jimmy Davis began his journey down the road to becoming a well-rounded musical talent at a young age. Jimmy honed his natural talent and built up his musical background while performing in school choirs and volunteering in church choirs. At the age of 19, Jimmy became the Seasonal Choir and Children’s Choir Coordinator at his hometown parish, Blessed Sacrament in Tolleson, AZ, and within two years became the coordinator of the entire music ministry program. Jimmy’s professional music career has only grown from there. Working as a musician and teaching artist, Jimmy strives to spread the healing and saving gift of music to others in all areas of life. While he continues to direct church choirs, spread the gift of music through voice and piano lessons, and host karaoke nights at local venues, Jimmy actively works to expand his knowledge and abilities by working and collaborating with the best musicians he can find in the valley. Not forgetting the giving and altruistic nature of music, Jimmy also makes time to direct a volunteer community choir that performs at fundraisers, rallies, holiday festivals, and solemn religious services.  Jimmy Davis is currently the Assistant Music Director and Music Teacher at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and School. He has formally served as a Teaching Artist for the Phoenix Conservatory of Music, and The Music Teacher at The Learning Institute Charter High School.  For more information check out his website jimmydavismusic.com.  

Linda has been providing quality piano instruction to the Northwest Valley for over 15 years. She is a member of several professional teaching organizations, including the following: Phoenix Music Teachers Association, Arizona State Music Teachers Association, and the Music Teachers National Association. Linda began her music performance career at the young age of 12. Her experience over the past 30 years has included playing for weddings, professional accompanying of vocalists, instrumentalists, and ensembles, as well as accompanying church choirs and playing for church services. Linda's teaching philosophy is that every student should learn to play to whatever capacity he or she is able and should have fun doing it! Linda strives to make this a positive learning experience and therefore will tailor her teaching method to best suit the needs of each student. 

I have been teaching piano for 25 years from children aged 4 and a half to adults of all levels, beginning to advanced. I am a graduate of the Conservatorio Nacional de Musica in Mexico City, graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Piano Pedagogy. I took advanced piano courses at the University of Maryland School of Music and took piano lessons under the guidance of Robert Dumm. Music is my passion, and I love to teach it.

Natalya is a professional musician and piano teacher. She has been immersed in Music since the age of five when she started taking lessons in piano and music theory. As her love and passion for music grew, she attended State Music School from the age of eight to fifteen to continue to study piano, voice, cello, history of music and went on to graduate from State Music College and State Conservatory in Ukraine where she received her Master of Music Degree in piano pedagogy and performance. Natalya began her teaching and performing career in Ukraine and moved to Dubai in 2000. There she taught piano and musicianship privately and at several GEMS schools (GEMS Education is British Curriculum based international education company). She has guided many students through successful concert performances and range of international exams, including ABRSM and Trinity College London. Natalya is also an experienced and versatile performer, having worked as a resident pianist and chamber ensemble artist at some of the most popular and exclusive venues in Dubai. Classical, jazz, pop and rock styles are all part of her repertoire. In 2017 Natalya relocated with her family to Gilbert, Arizona. Currently successfully running large piano studio.She is a member of Music Teachers National Association, Arizona Music Teachers Association, East Valley Music Teachers Association and preparing students for Arizona State Program exams. Natalya believes in inspiring students to enjoy music and their musical instrument whilst developing their musical abilities, aural skills and creativity, to build self-esteem and help them grow socially and academically. Music is fun!

Laura loved playing the piano at an early age. She competed in many festivals and exams as she grew up. She studied the Royal Conservatory of Music program in Canada, and finished with a Piano Music Teachers degree. She started her own private studio at the age of 20 and now teaches students to excel in competitions and exams. She is a member of the EVMTA and the MTNA. She loves her new location in Arizona and is excited to add to the development of the music industry.

I have a bachelor's degree in Music Education from Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University. I have been playing the piano since 2001, and I have been teaching since 2008. I give piano lessons to students of all ages and various levels. I am dedicated to helping my students to improve artistically and develop a love for music. I have a passion for music, and I desire to impart this to others through teaching piano lessons. I have created a comfortable and fun environment for students to learn, create, and discover music in an engaging and personal level. Please see my website for more information or contact me to schedule a free sample lesson. I can't wait to get started with you! https://kadispianostudio.wordpress.com/

Performer Over my career, I have performed with such respected professional orchestras as the Cincinnati Pops, Charlotte Symphony, Baltimore Opera Orchestra and Mexico City Philharmonic. Before moving to Arizona, I was quite active performing with the Charlotte Symphony, having given over 300 performances with this ensemble. I have performed many times with the South Carolina Philharmonic and Symphony Orchestra Augusta. I carry this experience into every lesson I teach, both on piano and horn. Teacher I have extensive experience teaching both piano and french horn. I have taught piano students at all ages from Kindergarten to retirees. Before coming to Arizona, I served as interim horn professor at the University of South Carolina School of Music. I previously served as Instructor of Horn at Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa, maintaining a studio of 8-10 students as well as giving solo recitals. Since moving to the Carolinas in 1999 I have been teaching piano and horn while performing professionally. I have built a successful studio that has seen many students make the South Carolina All-State Band and Orchestra, including four first-chair placements. A number of these students went on to receive scholarships to attend music schools, including the University of South Carolina, Furman, St. Olaf College and Princeton University. Education I hold three degrees in music: a Bachelors from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a Master’s from the Cincinnati College-Conservatory and a Graduate Performance Certificate from the prestigious Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. I have studied piano with Margaret Betcher, Todd Wellborn and Thomas Yang. I have studied horn with Douglas Hill, Michael Hatfield, Nancy Becknell and Peter Landgren.

Ryazan Musical College of Gregory & Alexander Pirogov, B.A. 1984 Institute of Culture & Arts of Moscow, Ryazan Division, Masters,1990 Tatyana taught piano instructions at the Ryazan School of Arts for Children #4 in Ryazan, Russia from 1984 (while working on her Masters) through 2001 where her duties including 10-15 students per class ranging from Level 1 (ages 6-7) through Level 8 (advanced students pre-musical college), development and monitoring of course curriculum, parent conferences, directed student competitions and public performances, with various students winning in national and international competitions. She moved to Scottsdale, Arizona in late 2001 has taught piano instruction privately since then. Professional Affiliations: Phoenix Music Teachers Association Music Teachers National Association

I offer piano lessons for children and adults, as well as preschool music classes for younger children.

Eileen has been sharing her love for music with students for the past 25 years. Weekly hour-length lessons are offered for all levels, ages 6 to adult. In addition to the private lesson, students work on music theory, ear-training, sight-reading, and music composition in the computer/keyboard lab. Monthly group classes are also offered, to give students confidence in performing. Students have the opportunity to gain performance experience by participating in PMTA events such as Fall Festival, Music at the Mall, Piano Ensemble, and the Student Recital Series. Mrs. Evans holds a Bachelor’s degree in Piano Performance/Pedagogy from Brigham Young University, and is a member of MTNA, ASMTA, and PMTA. She also recently earned her certification as a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music from the Music Teacher’s National Association. Mrs. Evans also has experience accompanying instrumentals, soloists, church and community choirs. Eileen inspires her students to do their very best, and believes that learning to play the piano is a skill they can use for the rest of their lives in blessing others.

Dr. Nadia Feeken is an accomplished performer and an exceptional teacher. A native of Tianjin China, Nadia began her piano study at the age of five and attended the Tianjin Conservatory of Music when she was twelve. She came to the United States in 2000 to continue her music education. After receiving her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Piano Performance, she received her Doctorate degree of Musical Arts in piano performance in 2012 from Arizona State University. Nadia came to Arizona in 2006 when she was awarded a class piano teaching assistantship, Special Talent Award, as well as the Jean Wong Award. An active performer, Nadia has had solo performances in many cities in China and the United States, as well as Australia. In 2001, she performed in Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center in New York City. She also enjoys collaborating with other musicians and exploring varieties of ensembles and new music. Aside from performing, Nadia thoroughly enjoys teaching piano. She has been a private piano teacher for over ten years. She is able to connect with each student, help them open up their imagination and define their musical expressions. Her students have received the highest rating in Arizona Study Program. Her advanced students have won national competitions and have been accepted to the music program at ASU.

I have been teaching piano students since 1966 and have had scholarship winning students. I believe students need a well rounded musical education, including sight reading, ear training and composition, as well as music history.  

Kalynn Fleischman is a piano teacher and composer with over seven years’ experience composing music and over a decade studying piano. He has participated in numerous composition competitions and his works have been performed in both Europe and the United States. He has earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Piano Performance from Grand Canyon University (GCU). He studied under Dr. Mark Broder (Music Theory) and Dr. Jelena Vladikovic (Piano Performance and Piano Pedagogy) while pursuing his undergraduate degree. At GCU he studied Music Theory I-IV, Counterpoint, Orchestration & Arranging, Private Piano, Piano Pedagogy, and various other music courses. For one and a half years he taught music theory at the University level as a GCU Learning Advocate (LEAD). He has experience with music education, digital music production, MIDI keyboards, recording, video game composition, as well as composition for various styles, genres, and ensembles. As a piano pedagogue, his primary goal is to train students Classically and to grow their overall understanding of music. Unlike many instructors, his approach is to teach students how to practice, why different pieces are performed with certain nuances, and how to approach all the different building blocks that go into each piece. He recognizes that musical education is proven to improve almost all other areas of education and significantly boosts each students’ development. He helps students form a solid understanding of music rather than have them just learn how to read and play notes. He teaches through asking questions which causes students to form conclusions on their own. Students then develop better problem solving skills, creativity, and musical expressivity.

Daniel Fletcher has had a distinguished career in the piano world as a performer, college professor, and muscal mentor to hundreds of pianists nationally and around the world. The Music Teachers National Association bestowed the classification of Master Teacher upon Professor Fletcher in 1987. This award is based upon excellence in performance, teaching, and service. Upon retirement from college teaching in 2002 from the University of Memphis, Daniel Fletcher was awarded the title of Professor Emeritus. Professor Fletcher currently maintains a private studio in Ahwatukee with his wife Catherine, former director of the Herberger Institute Community School for Design and the Arts and Founding Executive Director of the Bosendorfer-Schimmel piano competition at Arizona State University, among other notable accomplishments.

Catherine Fletcher holds the Bachelor of Music and Master of Arts degrees in piano performance. She has taught piano and music theory at the college level as well as to children of all ages and skill levels. Ms. Fletcher is currently accepting students in her Ahwatukee family-owned piano studio.

Hi, my name is Julie Follett and I love teaching piano to students of all ages! I am passionate about creating a well-rounded musician by including theory, technique, ensemble playing, and more into my lessons. I strive to keep lessons fun and engaging. I want to help each student meet their individual goals, whether that means learning their favorite Beethoven piece, learning their favorite pop song, or preparing for evaluations through the Arizona Study Program. I can help guide you along your path to becoming a pianist and musician. Contact me through my website to get more information on lessons.

Cory Fournier Teaches private music lessons for acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, ukulele, and mandolin. Cory has been playing and teaching in the Valley for over 20 years.  He has played a wide variety of styles with emphasis on Rock, Pop, and Praise & Worship music.  Cory's musicianship is largely the result of practical experience, having left music school to tour with a Top 40 group.  He does, however, employ his Bachelor's Degree in Psychology on a daily basis, "using immediate gratification (songs) to motivate students into learning what they need to know (theory)."  While Cory is capable of providing in-depth study, his philosophy of music leans toward the "less talk, more play!" approach.  Cory currently plays in his own acoustic duo act and with his church’s worship team.  His love of music and positive attitude provide a welcome learning environment for students of all ages. The hardest part is getting started!

Hi! I am Jennifer Foxx and I have been teaching for over 25 years and absolutely LOVE it! My mission as a teacher is to provide a quality music education to each of my students. When students learn from me, they are learning so much more than how to play the piano. After all, music is history, science, foreign language, math and art. I like to incorporate all those facets of music into my teaching. In addition to teaching, I write a blog for piano teachers at MusicEducatorResources.com, and I create, develop and sell music educational resources and curriculum for music teachers and their students. My students reap this benefit for FREE! In addition, I have also been invited to teach seminars to piano instructors all over the world through various conferences. I was a keynote speaker at the AZ Federation of Music Clubs State Conference in 2014. I have written articles for several magazines including Clavier Companion, The Piano Bench, and have reviewed publications for American Music Teacher. I am also a regular presenter at the Arizona State Music Teachers Association conference, and have been interviewed on multiple international podcasts and programs. I am a member of the Arizona State Music Teachers Association (ASMTA), the Phoenix Music Teachers Association (PMTA), and the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA). Why does this matter to you? Because of my memberships, my students have opportunities to participate in exclusive association events they wouldn’t otherwise be eligible to join. PLUS it is important that your teacher continues their education. Being a member of these professional associations allows me the opportunity to do just that by attending conferences, classes and events each year. I have had the pleasure to serve in many leadership capacities in the local chapters over the years including serving as President in two different MTNA chapters. I invite you to visit my website, FoxxPianoStudio.com and schedule your free introductory lesson. This will give you a chance to see first-hand the amazing opportunities awaiting you at Foxx Piano Studio. I look forward to helping you on your musical journey..

Dr. Garinée Garmanian Jording has owned and operated an independent piano studio in the Phoenix metropolitan area for the past ten years. She specializes in teaching music theory, sight-reading, aural skills, improvisation, composition, and a variety of piano repertoire to students of all levels and ages. She attained national certification in her instrument (NCTM) through the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) in 2012, and is an active member at the local, state, and national level. Additionally, Dr. Garmanian Jording is a highly qualified music educator in grades K-12 in the state of Arizona, and has over fifteen years of teaching experience in both public and private school settings. She received her B.M in music education in 2006 (with an emphasis in piano studies) and her M.M. in music education in 2009, both from Arizona State University. She completed her Doctor of Musical Arts in music education from Boston University in 2018. She can be contacted at ggjording@gmail.com.

My original training was at Wheaton College Conservatory in Wheaton, IL, a Bachelor of Music Education degree. My training for teaching piano by the Suzuki method is that I have completed 6 levels of their training at summer institutes. I have taught approximately 30 students for the last 17 years. It is wonderful to see interested students start as young as age 4 and a half.

Entry level piano player and musician

Crystal Gheen studied violin under Dr. Jonathan Swartz and Dr. Katie McLin at Arizona State University where she earned her Bachelors degree in Music Edcuation with an emphasis in Strings.  While attending  ASU, she was an active member in the ASU Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra.  While she played in the ASU Symphony, she accompanied such artists as Regina Carter, Daniel Bernard Romain and Phillip Glass.  She has also played violin and viola in the ASU Chamber Quartet program where she had the wonderful opportunity to work with members from the Julliard String Quartet and The St. Lawrence String Quartet.  She also was an ASU orchestra scholarship recipient from 2004-2007.  While at ASU, she taught classes and private lessons in the highly acclaimed String Project.  In 2008, she was chosen to represent the ASU String Project at the American String Teacher's Association conference held in New Mexico. Crystal Gheen began her violin studies at the age of nine.  Growing up, she excelled in her music studies and became a member of the Metropolitan Youth Symphony and the Phoenix Youth Symphony Guild.  In high school, she participated in Regional and All State festivals on violin and viola.  In 2003, she held the principal viola position in her region and then went on to hold the concert master position in violin the next year.  While in high school, she also was a member of the Mesa Community College Chamber music program and the Scottsdale Community College Symphony.  She has also played back up for Marc Anthony, Marcos Antonio Solis & Laura Pausini.  She has played for various churches, choirs,  and local folk/rock bands.  Ms. Gheen has been teaching private violin, viola & piano lessons for eight years.  She has maintained a private studio ranging in ages 4-64 and has taught beginner through advanced levels.  Her students are leaders in their school orchestras and continue to attain seats in Regional and All State Orchestras around the state.  She prides herself on being an innovative and creative teacher. 

I offer individualized instruction within students’ own homes for piano, voice, and theory/composition. I have 10 years of teaching experience along with extensive vocal and piano training at Arizona State University. This includes performing leading roles in operas and musical theater productions, singing in choral ensembles including ASU’s prestigious Chamber Singers, and being coached in theory, composition, and conducting. I have worked with many teens in preparation for Regionals and All-State choir auditions. My own original solo piano music has been released on several albums and can be heard on dozens of online radios, including Pandora Internet Radio and Whisperings Solo Piano Radio.  Although I have a classical background in voice and piano performance, I strive to emphasize the importance of expressive creativity and musical imagination. I want my students to learn to love music and find joy in this art form. I decide which method books to use after I’ve met each student for the first time, and I encourage them to learn a combination of pieces that they enjoy and that also challenge. I hold 2 recitals per year (spring and fall) in which students perform prepared pieces in front of other students and family.Lessons are offered Monday through Saturday throughout the East Valley (Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, etc.) For tuition costs, schedule openings, and other questions, please feel free to send me an email or call (480) 643-9594. 

www.ericakyreeglenn.com Erica Kyree Glenn is a versatile conductor, pianist, and soprano. She has led numerous choirs at Dean College and Arizona State University where she currently conducts the Women's Chorus (2018-present), serves as Chorus Master for School of Music operas, studies with Dr. David Schildkret and Dr. Jeffery Meyers, and teaches Beginning Conducting. Under her direction, the ASU Women's Chorus has sung alongside some of the finest area choirs, presented two world premieres by female composers, and worked with choral legends like Morten Lauridsen and Lori Lyford. Erica also music directs at the Sun Lakes United Church of Christ (chancel choir, bell choir) and the Fountain Hills Theatre, and is a co-founder of the ASU Women's Collaborative (facilitating collaboration between female composers and singers). ​ In 2019, Erica received ASU's GPSA Teaching Excellence Award, a $10,000 Department of State Title VIII Grant for Eastern European Research and Training, and full funding to guest conduct the Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra in workshop. She also presented a paper (“Song as Expression of Ukrainian Identity in the Ukrainian War”) at the 2019 AATSEEL-AZ Slavic Conference and led a session ("Music and Movement in the Diverse Choral Classroom") at the 2019 ACDA-AZ Student Symposium. In 2015, Erica traveled to Russia on an AISU grant to study the healing effects of Dalcroze music education on orphans suffering from Reactive Attachment Disorder. The following year, she presented an interest session on the topic at the Western Division ACDA Conference. ​ Erica holds a BM and MM in Music Theory and Composition, as well as an Ed.M. in The Arts in Education from Harvard, where she studied conducting with Dr. Andrew Clark, sang professionally with the world-renowned Harvard University Choir, conducted empirical research under Dr. Howard Gardner, presented at the Harvard Arts in Education Conference ("Bringing Classical Music from Background to Foreground"), became a semi-finalist in the Havard BRIDGE Educational Enterprise competition, and interned at the American Repertory Theatre. As a composer, arranger, and playwright, Erica has worked with Charles Strouse (composer of Annie, Bye-Bye Birdie), Richard Maltby (writer of Miss Saigon, Miss Potter), Jason Robert Brown (composer of The Last 5 Years, Songs for a New World), and the music directors of several Broadway shows (Newsies, Wicked, Cinderella, Annie, Lion King). In 2013, she was selected to participate in the ASCAP Marvin Hamlisch Broadway Conductors Program in New York City on full scholarship, which culminated in a performance with the orchestra and leads from Broadway's WICKED. Erica herself has performed lead roles in over a dozen musicals. As a vocalist and pianist, she has given recitals internationally and has sung with the Brighton Festival Chorus and Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, the Utah Symphony Chorus, the ASU Chamber Singers, and the Tuscany International Children’s Chorus (among others). She has also sung as a soloist and choir member in Italy (1999), England (2007; full scholarship), Ukraine (2008-09), Bulgaria (2015; AISU grant), and the Republic of Georgia (2018; Department of State award). ​​ Erica started studying piano and wrote her first rondo at age 6, and she composed her first full-length musical at age 12 (produced at two Utah theaters). She began her choral journey in the Utah Children's Choir (under the baton of Kay Asay, Doreen Rao, Craig Jessop, and others), and she is passionate about music education. From 2014-2017, Erica developed an innovative and collaborative performing arts department at the American International School of Utah as the founding Performing Arts Director and a member of senior management. Within a matter of months, the her six choirs had begun winning statewide competitions and receiving superior ratings at state festivals. They were also featured in PBS specials, Shaun Barrowes music videos and livestreams, and concerts alongside such icons as Kurt Bestor, Lexi Walker, Dallyn Vail Bayles, and Ivan Rutherford. ​ Erica's choral compositions have been commissioned by choirs across America, and her first opera won the international Opera-in-a-Month competition sponsored by VocalWorks. Her chamber works have won the Chanticleer Student Composer and Longy Graduation Composition Competitions and have been performed under the direction of Sam Pilafin (founder of the Empire Brass Quintet); Steinway Artist, Walter Cosand; Longitude conductor, Paul Brust; and St. Lawrence String Quartet cellist, Christopher Costanza. In 2000, Erica's full-length musical, Dancing Shoes, was awarded “Best Play of the Year” at a Utah theater, and four years later, her children’s musical, Between the Lines, placed first in the VIP Arts Competition. Her most recent musical, The Weaver of Raveloe, received both a developmental reading at the 2012 New York Musical Theater Festival and a 2014 world premiere at the American Repertory Theater’s second stage, OBERON. Erica currently publishes with LazyBee Scripts, and her shows have been performed throughout the US, the UK, and as far away as Germany, Australia, and Hong Kong. ​ Current research interests include the cognitive science behind audience perception of conducting gesture, the effects of Dalcroze music education on orphans with Reactive Attachment Disorder, and the lost history and music of the early 20th century Ukrainian composer Stefania Turkewich.

 Bethaney began violin at the age of 9 in the public schools. She continued with orchestra all through her grade school years. During her junior year of high school, Bethaney was a recipient of a private lesson scholarship, to begin learning how to play Viola. In her senior year of high school, Bethaney auditioned for NAU on violin and viola. She was offered a full scholarship to study viola with Jacquelyn Schwandt at NAU. Bethaney received her Bachelor of Arts in Viola performance in May 2011 from Northern Arizona University. While studying at NAU, Bethaney worked as a general music teacher at a charter school in Flagstaff, AZ, as well as performed with the Flagstaff Symphony and Verde Valley Sinfonietta. Her performance experience has taken her all over the world, Russia, China, Austria, Germany, Australia and more. Her travels were with her High School orchestra and with the Phoenix Youth Symphony, where she played violin. Bethaney began a Saturday morning orchestra program with American Leadership Academy in 2010. After graduating from NAU she took a full time position with the school as a K-8 music teacher. In addition to teaching a middle school orchestra, she also successfully taught a middle school choir and K-5 general music. An experience in all of the arts is what Bethaney lives for. Not only is music a passion in her life, she also is actively doing photography and dancing. She enjoys sharing what she loves to do, and strives to teach a well rounded full education in music.  

Located in the Cortina Neighborhood across from Power Ranch at Germann and Power Roads in Queen Creek.  I am a certified elementary school teacher. I left classroom teaching in 2007 to return to my true love, introducing children (from age 4) and adults to the joy and language of music.  I am a member of the East Valley Music Teachers’ Association.  My students have received Superior and Excellent ratings when evaluated in the Arizona Study Program.  I believe my training as a teacher combined with my strong music background make me an excellent piano instructor for students of all ages.  I teach from 3pm to 7pm on Monday through Thursday.  First two lessons are free so it costs nothing to find out if I am the right teacher for you or your children. 

I have a Bachelor of Music Degree from Hartt College of Music in Piano Performance and Pedagogy.  I have been teaching Piano for over 35 years.After College I studied with concert pianist David Bar-Ilan in New York City for 4 years. I have given solo recitals as well as accompanied choirs and school theater productions.I teach all levels of piano, beginning students as young as 4 and through adult.

M.A. degree in piano pedagogy, theory, history of music and composition from Gnesin Academy in Moscow, Russia (1990). Member of NMTA and PMTA. Private and group lessons by traditional and Suzuki methods.  Scottsdale location, intersection of Shea Blvd. and 104th St.

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Claire Gordon graduated Summa Cum Laude from Arizona State University with a Bachelor's degree in Music Education in 1983. She taught strings in the Washington Elementary School District for 15 years. Claire is the musical director of the West Valley Youth Orchestra. She has conducted honor orchestras in the Peoria, Scottsdale, Washington and Phoenix Union School Districts, as well as Arizona Elementary and Middle School All-State Orchestras. Claire played Principal Second Violin in the West Valley Symphony for many years, and is an active free-lance violinist throughout the valley. She is also a church pianist and enjoys accompanying other instrumentalists. Claire is a past president of the Arizona chapter of the American String Teacher's Association. She teaches Suzuki violin and viola, and traditional piano, and encourages her students to participate in the Arizona Study Program. Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4

Kevin Gorman holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Arizona State University and a Master of Music degree in saxophone performance from Northwestern University. Additionally, he earned a Master of Arts degree in music history and literature and a Bachelor of Music degree in saxophone performance from ASU, where he has also served as a faculty associate in saxophone and chamber music. His teachers include Joseph Wytko, Frederick Hemke, Eugene Rousseau, Donald Sinta, and George Wolfe. A repeated winner in the prestigious Monterey Bay and Coleman chamber music competitions, Dr. Gorman has performed as orchestral saxophonist with the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra, the Las Vegas Philharmonic, the Arizona Musicfest Orchestra, the Sun City Symphony, the Mesa Symphony, the Sierra Vista Symphony, the ASU Symphony Orchestra, the Arizona Musicfest Orchestra, and the West Valley Symphony, in addition to guest soloist appearances with the Sonoran Desert Chorale and the Sierra Winds Woodwind Quintet. His playing can be heard on seven compact discs on the Summit Records and TimeGrabber Digital labels, and he is the featured alto, tenor, and baritone saxophone soloist on the companion discs to the internationally released Standard of Excellence: Festival Solos series (Book 2). For well over a decade, he has performed across the United States as baritone and tenor saxophonist with the Joseph Wytko Saxophone Quartet -- a critically acclaimed ensemble that was selected for broadcast on National Public Radio's Performance Today, among many other accolades. Dr. Gorman has served as the instructor of saxophone at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and several schools in the Phoenix Metro area, including Grand Canyon University and Southwestern College.Weekly one-hour or 30-minute lessons feature a complement of scales and scale patterns, technical and expressive etudes, and both transcriptions and original literature for the instrument. Emphasis is on the alto saxophone, for which most saxophone literature is composed. However, students of the soprano, tenor, or baritone saxophones will receive specialized study, with lessons focused on the specifics of their instrument. Jazz instruction (swing, latin, rock, etc.) emphasizes style by means of articulation, inflection, and interpretation, gained through careful listening and imitation. Lessons are typically structured and paced to prepare students for eventual entry into college-level study in saxophone. However, serious beginners, including adults, are encouraged to inquire about lesson availability as well. High school aged students most often audition for Arizona Regional, Solo and Ensemble, and All-State Festivals. In the past, advanced private students of Dr. Gorman have performed for visiting saxophone masters such as Frederick Hemke and Eugene Rousseau. Saxophone studio recitals are offered in the fall and spring, providing both solo and chamber music performance opportunities for all. Teaching locations service the east valley in the Ahwatukee/Chandler area and the downtown Phoenix arts district.

I have more than 30 years of teaching experience and also have a professional performing and conducting career. Please see my website for more details.

Piano lessons for children and adults. European trained (MA) with 20 years experience in the States. References available.

I am a Mesa High School and Arizona State University alumni (Bachelor's of Music in Music Therapy). My musical experience includes orchestral playing, wedding string quartet member, private studio teaching, choral member and director, Mesa Public Schools orchestra substitute, and over 4 years as a professional music therapist in the East Valley. I am currently trying to build my studio back up after completing maternity leave.

Aspirational ASU doctoral candidate majored in piano performance and pedagogy; 18 years of teaching experience with the philosophy of a balance in skill training and musicality development; member of NMTA; encourage and accommodate students with varieties of musical activities throughout the year. 

"MUSIC BY JENNIFER" customized lessons - Would you like to Piano/Voice lessons in the convenience of your own home! Hello my name is Jennifer Gustafson, originally from California, I have had the pleasure of teaching in the great state of Arizona since 1987.  I travel teach throughout the East Valley and have a few rare openings available to fill with good students at this time.  I have 38+ years experience teaching private lessons in Piano, and Voice Performance to students at all levels. My mission is to maintain my commitment in seeing each student reaching their full potential of talent and self confidence. These skills will carry them throughout their lives.  My teaching style is a balance of commitment to the music with a great deal of fun!  I teach all ages at all levels of experience. My piano students generally study classical and many varieties of music. My voice students generally study vocal techniques utilizing Broadway, Pop and Classical music I was first introduced to Broadway music by my mother, a former New York Rockette Dancer and was trained in voice, dance and acting at the age of seven . I continued performing for 22 more years while raising a family of five until I decided to teach, and I still love it! Along the way I have been fortunate and blessed to have been trained by the best California had to offer; Professors Adele Winslow, Greg Larkin, and Bill Pitzer including College study programs in both California and Arizona. Although I am a native Californian, I have resided in Arizona for over 30 years. I am currently a "TRAVELING VOICE AND PIANO TEACHER" specifically for the East Valley. I am currently a teacher at Arizona Music Academy and have been with them for over 10 years. Lesson Details include weekly 30 minute lessons at the rate of $25 Please contact me ASAP for lesson times and more information before they are taken at 480.335.2707 text/call Looking forward in meeting with you and remember to "Make it a day with Music"

I have been a piano teacher for over 15 years and a vocal coach for over 8 years.  I completed my piano pedagogy certification at MCC in 2009.  I have accompanied choirs, vocalists, and instrumentalists for over 20 years.  I currently play for the services for the Mountain View Lutheran Church in the East Valley.  I also accompany their choir and two praise groups.  I hold three recitals per year.  In my studio I have a Yamaha baby grand and a Korg keyboard, as well as high-tech video and audio record capabilities. A recent vocal student of mine won "Best Improved Vocalist" at Highland High School.  I sang with ASU's Choral Union for six years, and MCC's Schola Cantorum choir for three years.  I won the "Best Madrigal" award in high school, received the highest score in the state pf AZ in auditioning for All-state Choir.  I also accompanied numerous vocalists at MCC from 2004-2009.  I love music and I love to teach students who love music.  It's not just my profession - it's my passion!

As a Chief Instructor for Elements Music LLC, I taught both group classes on keyboards and private piano lessons beginning in 2003 (16yrs.). With Elements, I was responsible for creating beginner-intermediate arrangements of top 40 hits as well as the most popular Movie, Video Game, and TV Themes of the day. To promote our unique sticker method as well as music education, I performed over 100 demonstrations at school assemblies around the school districts in the valley annually for many years. I now teach privately full-time both in group lessons and private. In 2005, I graduated the ASU Barrett Honors College Summa Cum Laude. My primary instructor since 2000 has been master pianist Larry Clapp, who sadly passed away in November 2017. He was always the great inspiration in my choosing to pursue a career in piano. I have been a member of the MTNA EVMTA and PMTA for 10 years and consistently enroll students in the ASP state exams. This year, 3 of my students passed the most advanced L12 (High School Senior) level proficiency. I hold 2 annual recitals and regularly participate in MTNA events. Under Radmila Stojanovic Kiriluk and Ruth Yandell, I acquired both my of my CCL certifications in Beginner and Intermediate Piano Pedagogy at MCC and continue to maintain a consistent studio of 20-30 students. Since having our beautiful daughter Arja, I am primarily a traveling teacher, but lessons in the home are still available. I'll be looking forward to teaching your eager students soon!

I am 16 years old, and I'm homeschooled. I'm currently taking classes at CGCC and I take my education, as well as music, very seriously.I started taking private piano lessons at the age of 6, and since then I have just loved piano, violin, Theory, and everything to do with music! I started private lessons for violin at the age of 7. I played in Metropolitan Youth Symphony from the age of 9 to 13, and I now play with Youth Symphony of the Southwest. I also sing, so I can definitely be of assistance if accompaniment is your interest.I have been teaching for five years, and have always loved helping students discover their talents. I charge $15 dollars per 1/2 hour lesson, and students usually have 1 lesson a week. I have afternoon lesson times available as well as mornings.I think it really helps student's confidence and skill to perform for others, so I hold recitals twice a year in the Fall and Spring. I will be a member of the East Valley Music Teacher's Association starting in July, so participation in Arizona Study Program is also offered.

Music teacher with over 10 years experience in private teaching and teaching in established local studios. Developed a liberal arts department for a Phoenix charter school for two years, teaching music/art/drama for K-8. Experienced music professional in the music industry: wrote and recorded music for indie films, performed as a studio musician, toured with well-known bands, and studied with other musicians in Nashville and Los Angeles.

"I studied at the University of Toronto. I have been teaching for 30 years. I love my job. I am involved with the Desert Valley Teachers Assoc. so my students' have a lot of opportunity to participage in any of their events. I also have my own recitals. I present each student with tropies, ribbons, certificates, etc. throughout the year and at the Spring Recital. I charge $80.00 per month. This includes 30 or 40 minutes at the piano with me, learning notes, scales, songs. and then 30 minutes at the computer doing music theory, ear trainng, sight reading . I take all ages. Please call Judy at 480-924-2181 References available"

Marcia Havlovic received her Bachelors Degree in Education with a major in Music from Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI and began working on her Masters in Music Education from ASU. Mrs. Havlovic has been teaching piano lessons for over 25 years, as well as being a music educator for over 15 years. She was the choral, instrumental and general music teacher at Phoenix Christian School K-8 for 5 years, a middle school Band director in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL for 4 years and has continued to teach piano privately as well. Now, a full-time piano instructor with a studio in the Marbella Vineyards, Mrs. Havlovic loves being involved in many of the events of the East Valley Music Teachers Association with her students. Mrs. Havlovic is also very proficient in all woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments and offers private lesson on those instruments for beginning/intermediate band students.

I have been teaching for many years and have been a member of DVMTA also for many years. My primary goal is not only to teach piano skills, but also to help students love music.

Jessica holds a bachelors degree in Piano Performance from Northern Arizona University. She has a deep love for music and a passion for teaching. As a dedicated instructor, Jessica strives to encourage her students’ love for music and provide them with the knowledge, tools, and motivation necessary for musical growth and discovery. Her goal is to spread the joy of music to students of all ages, levels, and backgrounds by providing an encouraging environment and pushing them towards challenging yet attainable goals. ​ Mrs. Heidt has been playing the piano for sixteen years. She won the Prize Piano Competition, completed the Arizona Study Program, and received the Piano Accompanying Scholarship at NAU. Her collegiate studies included solo repertoire, accompanying, chamber music, theory, ear training, music history, composition, arranging, piano literature and pedagogy. Her well rounded education contributes greatly to her students' learning. She is an active arranger and composer, and enjoys growing as a musician herself while fostering musical growth in her own students. Jessica appreciates the need for variety in musical education, and understands the importance of adapting lessons to each individual student in order to best meet their needs and interests. She produces a balanced atmosphere full of fun and games, as well as hard work and high expectations. Nothing brings Jessica more happiness than increasing her students’ love for piano and seeing them progress in their own musical journey.

I have many years of teaching experience. I am a member of the Music Teachers National Association, The American College of Musicians, and the Phoenix Music Teachers Association. My students are given the opportunity to participate in the Phoenix Piano Ensemble, the National Guild of Student Musicians and the Heintz Piano Studio recitals. My young beginner piano students receive training incorporating an animated piano software program which teaches and exposes them to music through activities on the computer. They Love it!! Call soon for your place on my teaching schedule! Musically, Linda. 

12 years private classical lessons*3 years Julliard*accepted into High School of Music and Art*MA City University New York*Leader/keyboardist for blues-rock band 3 years*10 years jazz lessons* 25 years playing and teaching in NYC and AZ.George teaches Classical, Jazz, Blues, Broadway and Pop piano lessons.George has been teaching adults and children for 25 years. He works with beginners, and those with previous experience who want to return to piano and/or to learn new skills on classical, jazz, theory, chords, improvisation. Piano lessons for adults are immediately applied to the music you know and wish to play. George is very at ease and natural in his approach to teaching children. They will learn reading, theory, playing by ear and playing for fun on materials personally selected according to the needs and musical likes and strengths of each student. He will work closely with each student and parent for maximum results

I first learned the piano when I was eight years old and have continued playing since then. I teach advanced piano as well as beginning piano. I teach children, teens and adults. I have many years of experience and my greatest joy comes from teaching others how to play. I love teaching and I have a way with kids and know how to get a beginner to advance rapidly. I teach technic, scales, chords and arpeggios which helps a student to advance. I love the piano and am a very positive teacher. You won’t go wrong by choosing me as your teacher!

Joshua Hillmann has entertained audiences for years as both a solo and collaborative artist with his energetic and colorful musical interpretations and outstanding technical ability. He is currently an Adjunct Professor of Piano at Grand Canyon University, and a candidate for the Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) degree in piano performance at Arizona State University, studying with Dr. Baruch Meir, with whom he also earned his Master of Music Degree. This means he has completed all coursework, recitals, and all doctoral comprehensive exams required for the DMA degree in piano performance. He earned his Master of Music degree in Piano Performance at ASU, also with Dr. Meir. His Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance degree was earned at the University of Kansas, studying with Dr. Jack Winerock. His earlier musical training came from the St. Louis Symphony Music School, studying with internationally renowned artist/teacher Jane Allen. Joshua has been the recipient of numerous awards in national and international competitions. Most recently he was awarded the special prize from the National Society for Arts and Letters for the “Most Outstanding Arizona Pianist” in the 4 th BösendorferUSASU International Piano Competitionin Tempe, AZ, and was awarded 1st Place in October 2006 at the 1st WPPCPIANOvision Most Wanted Piano Competition: Etude Invitational in Atlanta, GA, was an Alternate Winner of Arizona State University's Concert of Soloists Piano Concerto Competition in 2005 in Tempe, AZ, was Winner of the 2003 Kansas City Musical Club Collegiate Piano Competition in Kansas City, MO, and was awarded 1st Place in the Kansas Music Teachers Association Collegiate Piano Competition in 2002 in Kansas City, MO, and also 1 st Runner Up in 2001. He has also performed in master classes with renowned pianists Jeremy Denk, Anne Schein, Robert Hamilton, Hugh Sung, Philip Kawin, and Arbo Valdma among others. He has also performed in chamber master classes and received coaching from the internationally acclaimed Brentano String Quartet, currently Quartet-in-Residence at Yale School of Music. He is a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music (NCTM) and is a member of the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA), Arizona State Music Teachers Association (ASMTA), and East Valley Music Teachers Association (EVMTA). He has performed solo recitals in St. Louis, Lawrence, KS, Kansas City, and Phoenix, and has performed as collaborative artist in South Korea with the Kansas City Chorale, and in the USA with the University of Kansas Symphony Orchestra and Wind Ensemble, and as soloist with the Arizona State University Sinfonietta. He has also been very active as a professional singer as well. He was a member of KU Jazz Singers and Chamber Choir, as well as Music Director and singer in the college a cappella group Genuine Imitation. At ASU he has been a long-time member of their choirs. He sang with the Chamber Singers and Symphonic Chorale, the Herberger Singers and Heatwave Vocal Jazz. He has appeared as bass soloist with the Phoenix Symphony with Michael Christie conducting the opera in concert "Ainadamar". He has appeared with professional choirs around the country including the Grammy-winning Phoenix Chorale, Grammy-winning Kansas City Chorale, Grammy-nominated Seraphic Fire, Grammy-nominated Tucson Chamber Artists, and Spire Chamber Ensemble, and has shared the stage with such great artists as Kitty Carlisle, Dawn Upshaw, and Kelley O'Connor. He has also appeared internationally with Ireland's National Choir, Anúna, in an extensive tour of China that culminated in a performance at the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing. He is currently a bass singer with the Grammy Award-winning Phoenix Chorale and sings several times a week at St. Barnabas on the Desert Episcopal Church in Paradise Valley.

Marlene began piano lessons at ten years old after her mother saw how she was drawn to her grandmother's piano. In elementary school, she began accompanying her father who played the Hawaiian guitar, and throughout her school years often accompanied church singing groups. She also learned to play the organ and the accordion. After many years of volunteer piano and organ accompanying and leading kindergarten choirs, she began piano lessons again herself. In addition, she enrolled in the Levine School of Music in Washington, D. C. and earned a Diploma in Piano Pedagogy in 1999. She also earned an associate degree with a piano major from Northern Virginia Community College in 2007. For 20 years Marlene has had a successful piano studio in Virginia where she has taught classical and sacred music to students age six through adult, beginners through intermediate. She has recently relocated to Arizona from Northern Virginia and has opened a studio in Surprise. 

I graduated from the Arizona State University School of Music with a degree in Music Therapy in 2010. I have been playing the piano for 25 years and I have been teaching for 12 years. My performances have included solos, duets, quartets, and accompanying small and large ensembles. My studio accepts individuals of all ages, abilities and levels. Because I have a background in Music Therapy, I am able to assess, adapt, and make each lesson tailored to the individual and their learning style.  I use a wide variety of percussion instruments as well as boards, charts, and keyboards to implement what is being taught. I am a member of the East Valley Music Teachers Association nd my students participate in  recitals, performing at the mall, and Achievement Day. Lessons are once a week and payment is due at the first lesson of each month. Tuition is $20 per half hour lesson, and $30 for a 45 minute lesson.  I love to teach, and I am currently accepting students. Call or text me at 480-246-1216 for a free intro lesson.

I have taught piano in the area for 25 years. I achieved a Bachelor of Music degree in Organ Performance from ASU, graduating summa cum laude. As well as teaching piano, I am organist at a church in Paradise Valley.

Doris Homer is an independent music teacher in the Far North Scottsdale/Cave Creek/Carefree area. She holds a Bachelor\'s Degree in Music, has taught private piano for over 30 years, and also has a background of public elementary school instruction. She specializes in children ages 4 & up, including beginning adults who want to learn for fun or brush up on their previous piano skills. Kind, patient and enthusiastic Doris makes music fun! She brings to her private studio a diversity of teaching styles to compliment the needs of each student. With her membership in the Phoenix Music Teachers\' Association, students are offered a variety of programs outside the studio, such as Recitals, Piano Ensemble , Music at the Mall and Arizona Study Program. Students in her studio learn musicianship, to read music, to play in other keys, to play by ear, improvisation, sight reading, and music theory. Her philosophy is that each student is special and can learn to play the piano for fun and enjoyment.

I was born in Lithuania. I teach in my private studio, and I travel to students' homes. Education: Vilnius National Conservatory of Music, M.M. in piano performance and piano pedagogy; Klaipeda Simkaus Music Academy, B.M. in piano performance, with high honors. Highlights: Proven success as piano teacher for 30 years, institutionally and privately, to all levels, from beginners through young adults. I also teach adults. Extensive performance experience: Accompanist for faculty, student, choral performances; conductor to various chamber, mixed and vocal choirs. Solo piano performances: Lithuanian National Music Schools; Latvia - Riga Children's Music School; Kaunas, Telsiai; Russia - Kaliningrad Children's Music School. Chorus and Ensemble Performances: Lithuania - Vilnius Cathedral; Estonia - Tallin. Vocal Chorus Ensemble conducted by Saulius Sondeckis. Memberships: New York State Music Teachers Association and New England Piano Teachers Association; active member of Music Teachers National Association, Arizona State Music Teachers Association, and Phoenix Music Teachers Association. Languages: Fluent in English, Russian, Lithuanian, with moderate knowledge of German. References: Available upon request.

Owner and Founder of Hammer & Strings Conservatory, Dr. Karali Hunter is an award-winning performer and pedagogue based in Phoenix, AZ. Praised for her performance of Richard Cumming's 24 Preludes,The River Reporter of New York stated "[she] delicately transported listeners through diverse shifts of mood and tempo". Hunter's reputation as a dynamic, sensitive, and passionate performer has led to solo and chamber performances across the country and internationally. Hammer & Strings Conservatory exists to provide the highest level of music instruction to students in the East Valley and beyond. H&S provides instruction in Voice, Piano, and Strings, all from highly educated and accomplished professional musicians who have degrees in their field. Visit our website at www.hammerandstrings.com to find out more. Dr. Hunter made her Carnegie Hall debut performance in 2011 after winning first prize in the American Protégé Piano and Strings Competition. She was also the First Place winner of the Duxbury Summer Music Festival Chamber Competition in Massachusetts. She is a prize winner in Musician's West Piano Competition, Festival for Creative Pianists, Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) Young Artists Competition, Coeur D'Alene National Young Artists Competition Finalist, as well as many other local and state competitions. Hunter has studied with and performed for some of the world's foremost musicians, including the legendary Ruth Slenczynska, Gary Graffman (Curtis Institute of Music), Frederic Chiu, John Perry (USC), Yong Hi Moon (Peabody), Nina Svetlanova (Manhattan School of Music), and Monique Duphil (Oberlin Conservatory), and the critically acclaimed Orion Quartet. An active performer, Dr. Hunter is a founding artist of the chamber group, Salonnières, performing regularly throughout Arizona and in the western United States. Salonnières was recently featured on the College of Southern Idaho's Piano Celebrations Series. Hunter is a pianist for Millennial Choirs and Orchestras (MCO) where she performs in numerous concerts annually, as well as recordings. This season, Dr. Hunter performs Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue with the Symphony of the Southwest and the West valley Symphony. She recently performed Mendelssohn's Piano Concerto No. 1 and Piano Trio No. 2 in concerts with the MCO Symphony Orchestra in Arizona and Los Angeles, CA. As a featured student artist of Music Fest Perugia, Hunter performed Saint-Saens Piano Concerto No. 4 with the Italian orchestra I Solisti di Perugia. She made her orchestral debut at the age of 15 as the featured soloist of the Magic Valley Youth Orchestra. She gives concerts and masterclasses at colleges and universities across the Mountain West. Dr. Hunter is a highly sought-after teacher and pedagogue. She was awarded the StAR Award in 2008 by the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) for her "academic excellence, successful teaching experience and demonstrated leadership abilities", the Oscarson Grant from BYU in 2006, and was also elected to the Presidents Leadership Council of BYU in 2007 for her distinction in academic and musical achievements. Her students have gone on to compete, teach, and have been accepted to music programs at various colleges and universities. Student achievements include first place, alternate, and honorable mentions in the Arizona MTNA competition, followed by honorable mention in the Southwest Division MTNA competition; National Gold Medal from the Royal Conservatory Music Development Program (awarded to students achieving the highest mark in the country on their playing and theory assessments); second and third place awards from The American Protégé competition resulting in performances in Carnegie Hall; and many other awards in local and state competitions. She has given masterclasses, presentations, and judged festivals and competitions across the western United States. Dr. Hunter co-presented at The Forum of the International Association for Word and Music Studies: Music and Sexuality, and she is involved in research involving Norwegian folk music and its appearances in classical Norwegian piano works. Dr. Hunter received her Bachelor's Degree from Brigham Young University, a Master of Music Degree from Indiana University, Jacobs School of Music, and a Doctorate Degree from Arizona State University. email: karali@hammerandstrings.com

I have been teaching for over twenty years and hold a Bachelor of Music as well as a Master of Music Degree. I specialize in Piano, Voice and Music Literature. I teach all levels, beginning through advanced and welcome students of all ages. I have an extensive back ground in music and began playing the piano and singing when I was just 5 years old.

Dalene Husky has been teaching music since 1984. She has taught piano, voice, beginning guitar, choir at the elementary and secondary levels, as well as elementary general music. In her private studio, Ms. Husky has taught students from ages 4 to 88! Her bachelor’s degree came from the University of Texas at Tyler. She received a masters degree in music education from Texas Tech University. Ms. Husky is also a Kodaly certified teacher. Ms. Husky is the proud mother to her four-legged child named Rhapsody who loves to sit and listen to the piano and voice students during their lessons.

I am the owner and director of Music Works Community and the Prelude Piano Program for Young Musicians. Located in North Central Phoenix since 1974, I have enjoyed teaching piano to all ages and levels.

Over 25 years piano-teaching. Musical education: Russian Music School and Music College (BA); BA in Education, Brooklyn College, N.Y. Individualized, structural and FUN approach at any level and age. With a little time of practice anyone can learn to play piano. There is no child too young or the adult too old to start to have a lifelong joy of playing piano: Classical, Jazz, Pop All you need is to call or email to Mrs. Irina.

I have over 55 piano students in beginner to high intermediate levels. I am classically trained and an experienced teacher, having taught piano lessons full time since 2005, first at Brindley's Music Center for 10 years and currently teach at the new San Marcos Music Academy in Chandler. Before teaching full time, I taught part-time for over 20 years. I hold two piano recitals per year at My First Piano in Mesa. I teach traditional note reading methods, exposing students to classical standards, jazz and blues, gospel & spiritual, favorites, popular, folk music, TV and movie themed music etc. I am very patient and a gentle in my teaching manner, but maintain a standard of high commitment with my students where they know they must practice daily in order to learn and to advance. I also reward my students for each 100 hours of practice as well as memorized pieces that I record weekly. Most of my students stay with me beyond 5 years and several of my students have committed in applying for music scholarships for college. I am also a substitute organist for my church and occasionally play piano solos during the year for church services.

Angela A. Jacob has over 35 years experience as a private piano instructor. She studied music at Stephen F. Austin State University, receiving her MA in piano performance with a minor in Voice in 1972. Mrs. Jacob has taught in Texas, New Mexico, and Tennessee, where she received a certification from Memphis State University in teaching the Suzuki Piano Method (in which students can begin piano at age 3). She currently has a studio in Glendale.

I am a skilled private voice, piano, and french horn teacher. I graduate from ASU in Music Education with an emphasis on voice, with french horn as my second instrument. I am also an accomplished pianist, having taken lessons for 10 years and have taught for 13 years.  The progression found in my students is dramatic from one recital to the next.  Skill, musicianship, theory, sight-reading, and technique are all elements found in her private studio lessons.  Besides teaching, I sing professionally with her two sisters in a group called The Kidmans. We have 3 albums recorded that can be found at www.thekidmans.com and cdbaby.com. I also taught choir at Gilbert High School for 5 years before deciding to teach private lessons full time. I currently plays the French Horn for the EVMCO orchestra.Private lessons are taught out of my home with the choice of 30 minutes or 1 hour lessons. Lessons are weekly with recitals 3 times a year to give performing and stage skills to all musictians.  Recitals are just as educational and important for a musician as the music lessons themselves are. My students range in age from 6 yrs. thru adult.

My name is Cami Jaworski and I am passionate about music and music education. I've been teaching piano/voice and other instrumental lessons for over 20 years.  I studied piano and vocal performance at Morris Community College in New Jersey and Utah State University.  I went on to continue my studies at the Calderone School of Music in New Jersey where I went through intensive training for music pedagogy.  I have also been a conductor and an arranger of music for several church and community choirs and orchestras.  I am also the President of the Highland High School Jazz Festival.  Currently, I have decided to go back to school to finish my Music Education Degree through MCC and Ottawa University with emphasis on Jazz Studies and Conducting.  Besides the incredible amount of work I put into my studio, I think the thing that sets me apart from other teachers is the relationship that I build with my students.  My Motto is that if it's not fun, it's not worth doing. So in my lessons, even though we cover tons of material every week, we have a lot of fun doing it.  

I have been practicing music therapy, performance, and/or teaching professionally since 2008.  My private lessons studio, JJO Music, has been in business since October 2010.  We have had several recitals at My First Piano since I discovered them in 2011. I am a young, fun, and energetic teacher who can help people of all ages develop the skills they need and get excited about playing and singing music they love. Currently, I am providing virtual lessons over Zoom, and I can see students in my studio in person at Strum University in North Phoenix. I do not drive to students' homes currently because of safety during the pandemic. It is my hope that this website will help students find me, and help me get more integrated in the music education community.  I look forward to making music with you!

When I turned seven years old, my siblings and I were introduced to our piano teacher.  We did not want to learn piano.  Our parents insisted, so we took years of piano lessons.  These lessons led us to other instruments and other arts.  I started teaching when I was 14, and I found I loved to teach.  I made a better teacher than student!  I began to study and perform more intently.  I majored in Communication Arts at Loyola Marymount University.  I earned my certification as a piano teacher in California, and consequently became a full member of the California Music Teachers Association.  I moved to Arizona in 2000 where I joined the East Valley Music Teachers Association.  I have taught groups, semi private, and private lessons.  I teach all levels and all ages.  Since I have three boys with autism, several of my piano students have special needs.  My goal for my students is to love music, no matter their level of mastery.

Would you or your child like to learn to play piano at a fun, comfortable, engaging pace? If so, I would love to share the joys of music and of piano with you! Whether you are interested in classical piano studies or would like to be able to play your favorite songs from the radio, I offer tailored weekly lessons in the comfort of your own home. I grew up studying classical piano, before receiving a bachelor degree in music and master degree in music history, and then joining a touring indie-rock band where I arrange covers and write original music (classical music is still my favorite). I love to share my knowledge and experiences from all aspects of musical experiences. Lessons are fun and interesting, as well as instructive, with achievable expectations for accurate, informed playing and performing. I believe piano is not only the best, most fabulous of all instruments (I might be biased!), it is also the perfect way to understand and enjoy music, something that should be a part of everyone\'s life. I am an experienced instructor and a member of the Phoenix Music Teacher\'s Association. A formal recital is offered annually, with additional performance opportunities available. I travel to student\'s homes within two areas: North Scottsdale and the East Valley. Contact me if you have any questions!

Marcia teaches music literacy through student based instruction. Studies include vocal and instrumental work. Marcia also teaches piano privately.

Studying and playing piano since age 3, Miss Jen has played everything from Bach to the Beatles.  Mainly a performer, Jen enjoys teaching as well.  You will learn reading music to technique and rythyms.  Focus is on the students desires and goals with a clear path on getting there.  Miss Jen is the "fun teacher".  Will travel to client's home withing a given radius.  Preferrably north Phoenix and Scottsdale area(s).

  Stephanie Jones is a graduate of Northern Arizona University where she earned her Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance graduating Magna Cum Laude in 2005. She was the student of Dr. Frank Scott.  Ms. Jones studied Suzuki Pedagogy with Diana Galindo and has earned her Suzuki Certification through Book 3. Ms. Jones has taught students of various ages using both Suzuki and Traditional methods.  She has experience as both a private and group lesson piano teacher. Ms. Jones currently resides in Gilbert, Arizona where she currently nurtures a successful private studio.   Ms. Jones encourages her students to take advantage of performance opportunities. Her studio holds regular recitals and Ms. Jones encourages her students to be active in the Arizona Study Program.

Tabitha Kaminski was born and raised in Buffalo, NY. She has been classically trained in piano since the age of 9. During her beginner years, Tabitha studied piano and theory with pedagogue Mary Lou Edgecomb, and later transferred to her sister, concert pianist and music director, Annette Masterson, to study piano performance. In high school, Tabitha had the honor of studying under Dr. Gary Fisher at The Eastman School of Music and at Nazareth College in Rochester, NY. During this time, she performed and competed extensively throughout Western NY, gave concerts at local churches and retirement homes, and was a special guest on Tri-State Christian Television's live show "Celebrate," where she performed an original composition.When Tabitha began teaching at the young age of 15, she immediately fell in love with it as a career. After moving to Arizona to attend college, she continued giving piano lessons in students' homes throughout the Phoenix metro area. During this time, she met her future husband, Mike Kaminski, who was a keyboardist in a local Christian rock band. After 2 years of college-level training in classical piano performance, she took some time off from school to get married and focus on teaching fulltime.A year later, Tabitha and Mike founded KaminsKEYS Piano Studio (now called East Valley School of Music) and quickly grew the business from 20 students to 60 students in less than 2 years. During this time, they also became actively involved in the East Valley Music Teachers Association, participating and chairing various local events throughout the year. In the fall of 2008, Tabitha became a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music (NCTM) through the Music Teachers National Association.During the past years, Tabitha has been privileged to study under the tutelage of Dr. Judy Lively, Dr. Andrea Fennig, Dr. Walter Cosand, Professor Ashley Bradford, and Professor Ruth Yandell. She is currently finishing her Bachelor's Degree in Piano Performance at Grand Canyon University under the instruction of Dr. Juan Hernandez, and is set to graduate in the spring of 2012.

Welcome to Birchwood Music Studio Hello, my name is Jessica Kasal; I am the proud owner of Birchwood Music Studio. I wanted to spend a minute to introduce my music background and myself. I came from a musical family of singers, pianists and other various instruments so naturally starting piano at an early age was expected. From the time, I was young to late teens I was involved in state competitions, attended NAU\'s music camp, and had the wonderful opportunity to perform on stage at ASU Gammage. From there I decided to pursue a degree in piano performance and the rest is history. Over the years, I have transferred my love and passion of piano to so many amazing students and have seen them blossom through their love of music as well. About Us ♬ Birchwood Music Studio is now accepting new students in the East Valley. I offer private, one-on-one music instruction for piano and violin in the comfort and convenience of your own home. Lessons center on Theory, Performance, Technique, and Sight-reading. Lessons run between 30 minutes to an hour based on age and level. Children of all ages, and beginner adults are welcome.

Marina’s Music Academy is a full service piano school. We help students develop a love and passion for music while acquiring skills to grow their imagination, think critically, express personalities and become inspired human beings that can achieve excellence in their personal lives. The Approach used at our Academy helps children with their attention skills, focus, and discipline while providing emotional nutrition and behavioral maturation. For seniors, they benefit in stress reduction, and cognitive development (delay onset of Dementia and Alzheimer). Individually customized lessons are offered at all levels, beginner to advanced, preschoolers and the elderly. MMA believes that music makes an impact on the quality of one’s life and there are many varied benefits from music education. Member of National and International Association of Piano Teachers (American College of Musicians) Member of National Federation of Music Clubs. Please visit us on Facebook@www.facebook.com/MarinasMusicAcademy

Introduction: Thank you for your interest in my studio! My name is Katie Kelting and I love teaching piano. I enjoy students of all ages, levels and learning styles. I believe in teaching students the satisfaction of hard work, the importance of self-expression and the joy of sharing music with others. I offer lessons with a variety of technique, repertioure and theory instruction. Each of my students enjoy time in my studio's piano lab working with music technology, making recordings and reinforcing musical concepts through interactive games. It is my goal to develop well-rounded pianists who enjoy working hard and sharing their music with others. My studio is very busy throughout the year preparing for a variety of performance events. Together we have fun and enjoy making and sharing music with the community!Experience: My passion for music began at a very young age as I learned to enjoy the music of my faith in church. I began piano lessons when I was five years old. I studied with some excellent teachers who have further developed my passion for piano and my love of teaching. I began student teaching with my piano teacher when I was in high school. I then taught piano throughout college and launched my own studio in 2011.  Recieving my Bachelor's in Education has prepared me to instruct students of all learning styles. I also enjoy accompanying both professionally and voluntarily. I'd love for you to contact me and tell me more about yourself!

B.A. Piano Performance, Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, Milwaukee Constance Kenney has taught piano for 35 years to students of all ages and abilities. My approach to teaching is to tailor each lesson to meet the needs of the individual student, with the goal of helping each student develop a lifelong love of music. My students study a wide range of piano repertoire, and explore all different music genres.

Own a few Entertainment Companies locally in Gilbert and Glendale.

Ena Kim is an active musician with emphasis on teaching, recently in Maryland and D.C area. She has more than 10 years teaching experiences in the vaious ages and levels raging from beginners to advanced (above the level of graduate students).Kim’s numerous successes in piano competitions include grand prize at the Piano Korea Pianist Association Competition, the second prize at Bradshaw and Buono International Piano Competition and at Mu Phi Epsilon Scholarship Competition and the silver medal at the Asia Chopin International Piano Competition. She was also a prize winner in other competitions including the Korea-Germany Brahms Competition, the Korea Newspaper Competition, the Music Education Times Competition, and the Hanjeon Artspool Center Competition. Most recently, she was selected to compete at the esteemed Kingsville International Piano Competition as one of ten semi-finalists.Kim has been invited to perform as a special guest artist at major music festivals in Korea, China, Japan and United States, including William Kapell International Piano Festival, Arts of Piano, Asia International Piano Academy and Festival. She has participated the masterclasses with distinguished pianists like Leon Fleisher, Ann Schein, Nelita True, Awadagin Prrat, Arcadi Zenziper, Kyungsook Lee and Youngho Kim. As a soloist and a chamber musician, Kim also has performed in numerous major concert halls in Korea (Seoul, Cheonan), Japan (Tokyo), China (Shenzhen), and recently in Maryland (Baltimore, Columbia, Silver Spring, College Park, Washington D.C.), United States. She performed in series recitals including Peabody Road Scholar Series, Peabody Exploritas Series, Honors Chamber Music Recitals and she is also expecting to perform in Mu Phi Epsilon International Professional Music Fraternity Benefit Concert.  Ena received her BM degree with high honors (Cum Laude) from Ewha Women’s University where she awarded Ewha Scholarships five times. After she moved to the United States, she earned Master’s degree from the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University under the tutelage of Brian Ganz. At the Peabody Institute, she has selected as a Peabody Merit- Based Scholarships and Career Development Grants recipient. Also, at the University of Maryland College Park, she is selected to receive Chavey Chase Women’s Club Scholarship, Washington, D.C. Chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon Scholarship and The Korean Honor Scholarship sponsored by Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the United States. Her previous teachers include Mayron Tsong, Brian Ganz, Younglim Ham, Hyewon Chang, Gyehwa Kim and Younghwa Yoon. Currently, Ena is a DMA candidate at University of Maryland College Park and studying with Bradford Gowen.    

I have been teaching piano for over 30 years. I won many competitions in Korea and had many recitals. I have received a 4 year scholarship form the City College of New York (C.U.N.Y.) I have been a church musician helping worship services and accompanied many singers. My early music training was by my father who was a singer as well as a well known pianist from New York. Zennon Fishbein at Manhattan School of Music. Arminda Cantoris from Argentina. I focus teaching on technique and piano performance and ear training and theory.

Pianist Soo Yoen Kim enjoys a diverse career as a soloist, chamber musician, accompanist, orchestral player, and music educator. She has performed recitals at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall and Steinway Hall in New York and Centennial Hall in Tucson. She was one of the soloists of the Chopin 200th Anniversary Gala Concert at the World Financial Center, New York, and the opening concert at the Lucca Music Festival in Italy. She won the First Prize in the American Protégé International Piano Competition 2014 at Carnegie Hall in New York. In 2012, her performance at the International Bösendorfer Piano Competition was broadcast live on NPR Arizona Public Media. She is the Second Prize Winner of the Louis Trester Competition 2013, Arizona, and the winner of the Duquesne’s Concerto Competition 2011. Before coming to the United States, she was the First Prize winner at the Korean Youth Piano Competitions. Soo Yoen received a Bachelor’s degree in Music from Yonsei University, Korea, a Master’s degree in Music from the Mannes School of Music, the New School, New York, and an Artist Diploma from Duquesne University, Pittsburgh. Soo Yoen is currently finishing a doctoral degree at the University of Arizona. She worked as a teaching assistant at Duquesne University and the University of Arizona, and as an accompanist for the University of Arizona Opera Production, and Arizona Choir. She was invited to and participated in masterclasses given by world-class pianists such as Richard Goode, Murray Perahia, Oxana Yablonskaya, and Stephen Kovacevich.

Josh’s bio: “For over a decade, I have taught students of all levels the traditional Grand Manner style of playing. My mentors and coaching include many illustrious artist teachers such as Ruth Yandell, Nelita True, Robert Hamilton. As a performer, I have worked with multiple charities and organizations to bring classical music into the post-modern world through schools, non-profits, and more. I have been noted by many distinguished pianists, such as Paul Harvey Jr., for possessing a golden singing tone with a wide range of colors. The traditional Grand Manner style utilizes the proven old Russian method of piano teaching combined with a disciplined focus on form, fluidity of motion, and the principle of a Golden singing tone.” Erin’s Bio: “For over 5 years, I have taught students of all levels the Russian method of piano technique. As a trained concert pianist, my passion is for piano students to find their correct form, fluidity of movement, and a Golden Sound through my expertise in the Grand Manner technique. From touring coast to coast across the United States as a competition winner and performer, I have been noted by many leaders in the piano world, such as acclaimed pianist Robert Hamilton for ‘capturing the spirit of Beethoven’ in my performance of the Waldstein sonata.” Erin’s teachers included Juliana Kraver, Charles Szczepanek, Ruth Yandell, and Robert Hamilton

Graduated from ASU with Music Performance degree. I have been teaching the piano for over 20 years. I am a member of National Teacher's Association, EVMTA and DVMTA. My students participate in various recitals, competition and Arizona Study Program - state wide level evaluation for piano students every year.

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Hello!  My name is Cheryl Langley and I am a new piano teacher in Scottsdale!  I am thrilled to teach piano here and make new friends!  My life at the piano includes playing for many church functions, school choirs, a show choir, high school theatre, and competitions at local and state levels.  I have actively taught piano for thirteen years.  During this time I have witnessed the transformation of students who could not play the piano into accompanists, composers, and performers.  I believe that music is a “living art” that must be shared and felt.   My goal is to help students find the music inside them and share it with others.  Students in my studio will explore different musical styles such as, but not limited to, contemporary, classical, jazz, blues and choose those they enjoy.  They will also practice sight reading and ear training in  a computer lab.  Recitals and group performances will provide students a chance to share with others.    I hold a bachelors degree in Elementary Education and a license to teach.  Professionally I belong to the Music Teachers National Association and its affiliate the Phoenix Music Teachers Association.  Before moving to Scottsdale, I served as a chapter president of the Utah Music Teachers Association for three years.   As a member of MTNA I am able to attend workshops and conferences with talented pianists and musicians.  My membership also gives students access to performances, recitals and adjudications.  I also belong to the National Federation of Music Clubs.  This gives students an opportunity to develop performance skills in a non-competitive environment.  Currently, I am pursuing an Elementary Piano Pedagogy Certificate from Mesa Community College.   I welcome all students eager to learn and willing to practice, ages 6 to adult, beginners to early advanced players.  I believe piano lessons should be engaging and  fun with a commitment to work.  My studio includes two pianos with a computer lab ready to serve to you!  Come check it out!  

BS Music Education, Kansas State University. MM in Piano Performance, Kansas State University. Nationally certified teacher. Member of MTNA and ASMTA. Arizona teacher certification K-12. Piano teacher and department team leader for 16 years at Arizona School for the Arts. Adjudicator for Arizona Study Program for over 20 years. I enjoy teaching students of all ages including adults.

Cheryl A. Lehman has 14 years of guitar instruction experience, and over 25 years of classical guitar performance. Cheryl received her BA in 1982 from ASU. She has performed professionally as a classical guitarist in churches, weddings, and other events in the valley. Cheryl teaches acoustic as well as electric guitar. Mrs. Lehman is married to Perry P. Lehman and has one step-daughter. Cheryl's Guitar Instruction is dedicated to teaching the art of classical guitar and other styles, specializing in teaching children. Individual instruction is conducted in an encouraging atmosphere in a home setting.

Discover the power & beauty of music, develop skills for excellence, discipline the mind for life.  Quality private piano and music theory instruction for students of all ages and levels.  Nationally Certified Teacher of Music, MM Piano Pedagogy.  Enthusiastic, dedicated, experienced, and credentialed teacher.   It is a privilege to be able to present my background, philosophies, and procedures to you. I hope that you’ll find this information helpful as you make your decision to join the studio. First and foremost is the learning partnership created between the student and teacher, supported by the family at home. Together we will set musical goals for the year and develop a plan to reach those goals. As we work together at the piano to discover the beauty and power of music, we’ll be learning how to practice and develop the skills needed for musical success. Your commitment to regular practicing will be a critical part of your study. As we know, learning to play the piano well is not a short term project. It is this discipline over time that will give you results that you hope for! Students are scheduled for individual weekly lessons (length generally determined by advancement) during the school year. Performance and evaluation opportunities are selected together at the beginning of the academic year. Some of the programs involve only the studio, while others are local or state-wide events. During the summer months, a variety of programs are offered from which you may select. It’s a good idea to keep some music going over the long summer break. . .it’s fun, it’s indoors (great for AZ heat) and it keeps your skills up! Adult students are given special consideration within the studio, working with Sherry to set and meet personal musical goals at the piano. Flexible scheduling is available to suit various schedules. A Nationally Certified Teacher of Music, Mrs. Lenich has been teaching for 35 years, operating studios in Arizona and Pennsylvania. She holds a Master of Music in Piano Pedagogy and a Bachelor of Music in Music Education. She is an active collaborative performer/accompanist working with teachers & students throughout the Valley in recitals and evaluations.

Julie Lerch is an active member of the Arizona State Music Teachers Association, Phoenix Music Teachers Association, and the Music Teachers National Association. Julie was trained by the Royal Conservatory of Music in Alberta, Canada. After completing her piano levels she attended Brigham Young University where she received her BA in Theatre Arts Education for Secondary Education. She is an Arizona Certified High School Teacher who taught drama in Tucson, Arizona for 11 years. During this time she also taught "Show Choir" where she served a dual-role as director and accompanist. Since then, she as devoted her time to creating her music studio now known as, "The Creative Kids Piano Studio." Julie has experience in superb teaching skills, along with public speaking. Julie has given many motivational talks to several youth groups throughout Arizona, encouraging them to instill great character within themselves. Several community organizations have requested her expertise to accompany schools and church groups. Julie's personal mission statement is, "Making Music Fun through Quality Education". Through creative learning stations each individual's learning style is available. Hence all the Multiple Intelligences are being incorporated in each lesson. The program consists of music appreciation, music history, composer appreciation, theory completed both manually or computerized, technical components, as well as fun interactive games that teach theory. Julie incorporates all types of methods to help each student learn effectively. She also incorporates summer music and drama camps for students of all ages. Classes offered are private or studio style.

ASU piano performance major student.

DMA. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; MM. Manhattan School of Music; BM. Sookmyung Women's University (Seoul, South Korea)

Mengyu Liu began her music journey at the age of 5, she is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Piano Performance and Pedagogy at Arizona State University, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Piano Performance. Mengyu enjoys her career as a classical pianist, chamber musician, church pianist and educator now. Mengyu recognized her interest in teaching in 2016 while she volunteered to teach in a summer music festival for a high school in China, She also directed one piano lesson in Desert Marigold School in the same year. Then she attended the piano pedagogy studies focused on an intermediate level and successfully finished with a master class given at ASU Organ Hall. Mengyu recognizes the personalities of each student and encourages them to learn from their learning styles. She customizes each lesson from students’ goals of learning piano, gets them well-rounded musicianship from playing, ear-training, and their own tastes in music.

I have been teaching since 1959, and teach both children and adults. I teach more in a half hour than most teachers teach in an hour. I'm concise, thorough, and have many short cuts to learning which I've developed over the years. I am extremely good with children, and they can't wait to come again the following week. I teach on a Schimmel Grand Piano, which my students really enjoy. Give me a try, and you won't be disappointed. Call for references and fees.

Hello! My name is Nicci (pronounced Nicky).  I am excited to be able to give back part of the wonderful gift I have been given.  I teach from my home which is conveniently located near Country Club & University in Mesa. I have lived most of my life in Mesa, Arizona and I love it here. I have been married for 9 years to the love of my life, and together we have 5 beautiful children. Music has always been an important part of my life. There are two women who have greatly influenced my love for music, and the development of my musical talents. The first is my grandmother. She gave me my first piano lesson when I was 5 years old and I was so excited! The second is the piano teacher that taught me through most of my youth. She always encouraged me to teach, and thanks to her inspiration, example and guidance I have finally taken the plunge! Although I have never played at Carnegie Hall, I have had the privilege to play for most of my adult life in various callings at church and as an accompanist for vocal and instrumental soloists and choirs. I am so grateful for the talent that I have been given, and would love to help you discover yours! I teach Let's Play Music! classes to children ages 4-6.  Let's Play Music! is a music theory course that emphasizes total musicianship through piano playing, singing, classical music, note reading and ear training... and it's accomplished through PLAY!  This really is the most fantastic program I have found to teach music to young children. Class size is 5-8 students and classes run through the school year.  For additional information please visit my blog: https://letsplaymusicwithnicci.blogspot.com.In addition to the group Let's Play Music! classes, I also maintain a small studio of private students.  This year, I have begun teaching Sound Beginnings classes, a parent-toddler music class designed to provide a solid music and preschool foundation for children ages 2-4. I understand that times are tough, and don't want money to prevent you or your child from discovering and developing your talents.  My lesson rates are very affordable, and I am willing to consider trades in lieu of payment for lessons, so please, don't hesitate to contact me!

Experienced Music Teacher looking for new students. Emphasis is on note reading, theory, and performance. Experiences include performing with various symphonies and solo performance on Violin. I work with all ages, children thru adults. My instruments are Violin, Piano, and Guitar. I focus on ensemble work accompanying violin students on the piano, playing piano duets and having students on any instrument being accompanied by a CD. Daytime and evenings lessons are available. Studio in Cave Creek. Call for more information at 480-229-4885.

Alexa has been learning piano for over a decade and she has been teaching for four years! Alexa's piano playing has been judged at Guild in 2018 and she received the highest score of a "Superior Plus"! Madison teaches her students through positive reinforcement by giving certificates, stickers, ribbons, and trophies for earning enough points. Alexa hosts recitals every 6 months (June and December) where students perform holiday music and fun pieces that they pick out. Check out her website for more information about Alexa: alexaspianolessons.com

Hi! I work hard to create a solid foundation for my students and yet have fun while doing it. I've been teaching since 1983, I have played professionally, and am Nationally Certified by the MTNA. I come from a musical family and have been playing, singing and having fun with music most of my life. I take adults and children ages 5 - 105. Disabilities are most welcome. I hope you choose Beginning Piano Studio to open up a lifetime of fun. You should know that I require 30 minutes a day practice, so check with children to be sure they are willing to commit to this. "A Good Beginning Never Ends" Come and join us!

Richard earned his Bachelor's degree in Music Education from New Jersey City University. He has been teaching piano and violin for over 30 years. Along with his teaching, he has been a performer with his jazz trio in the New York metropolitan area and has performed extensively in the New York Cabaret scene with his partner Nereide Noble . Richard has also worked in various musical theater venues having composed scores for several original productions. His philosophy on teaching is simple. Make it fun, keep it interesting and engaging for each student. Balance lessons with different styles of music along with technic and theory. Richard will conduct lessons in your home. Parents are always encouraged to observe. References are available upon request.

Karen McCann has performed as a soloist and collaborative pianist throughout Canada, the United States, and Europe.  She has served as a vocal coach and pianist for the Taos Opera Institute (Taos, NM), AIMS in Graz (Austria), the CoOPERAtive program (Princeton, NJ), and most recently in July 2015, the Institute for Young Dramatic Voices (Reno, NV) headed by famed mezzo-soprano Dolora Zajick.  Raised in Vancouver, Canada, Karen earned her doctoral degree in Collaborative Piano at Arizona State University.  Karen has had the pleasure of playing in the voice studios of Sharon Sweet, Margaret Cusack, and Luana Devol, among many others, and has performed in masterclasses conducted by Jennifer Larmore, Julianne Baird, and the Tokyo String Quartet.  Her major teachers include Andrew Campbell, Russell Ryan, J.J. Penna, and Dalton Baldwin.  Dr. McCann has served on the faculties of Westminster Choir College, Arizona State University, and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.  She recently relocated to Phoenix, AZ and has enjoyed pursuing her love of the outdoors in the southwest desert.

Heather McCook offers private piano lessons to students in Tempe, Arizona. She is a certified piano teacher who wishes to enrich her students’ lives by imparting the art of music-making. She is passionate about teaching and working with children and youth, along with adults who are excited to begin lessons for the first time or brush up on their skills.Heather has been playing the piano from an early age and has enjoyed accompanying school and church choirs since the age of 12 along with participating in ensemble and solo work. She has taught piano for over 20 years offering beginning lessons through intermediate levels.

Hi there! I am a a Mom of two children who both love the piano and I also have an adorable cat who happens to fall asleep to the piano music.  I  am a graduate of Elementary Education and have been working with children for almost 20 years.  I recently decided to teach piano and I am absolutely loving it.  I specialize in young beginners but can work with any age.  I also work with children who have special needs.  

BYU graduate, kids are raised, recently moved here from Flagstaff. 10+years experience, lots of patience.  I love to teach!  Please check out my website.  pianobynan.com

I love playing the piano, and hope that each of my students develops that same love. My lessons include not only learning pieces, but study in music theory, ear training, sight-reading, accompanying, and basic music history. I use a variety of activities both on- and off-the bench to keep students engaged and having fun. Technology and games go hand-in-hand with scales and sonatinas. I’ve been teaching for more than 25 years, and my association with Desert Valley Music Teachers Association (DVMTA) helps me continue learning and growing as a teacher, as well as providing many musical opportunities for my students.

I began my love & exploration of music in childhood with over a decade of piano & dance lessons. As a mother, I combined rhyming & movement and created Exercise Rhymes™, a program to encourage rhythm & movement in children. I have many years of experience teaching children music & movement. My own wonderful first-hand experience as a parent of a Let’s Play Music student has inspired me to help other children experience the power of this curriculum in developing their lifelong musical abilities starting at ages 4-6 years. I love to play piano and sing, and I'm excited to expand the Let's Play Music program in South Chandler.

I've been teaching private piano lessons for over 16 years now, and I just love my students! I earned my Bachelor's degree in Piano Performance in 2005, and I teach ages 5 to adult, beginners to advanced. During lessons, we work together on note-reading, rhythm, dynamics, expression, and all the other fun little details that make music so enjoyable. Music theory—how music is written and structured—is also an important part of each lesson. Every student is different, and I tailor books and teaching methods according to the student's needs. Lessons are given weekly, and are $25 per half hour, $45 for a full hour. Discounts available for two or more students—contact for details! Students are responsible for the cost of books. Please feel free to email, text, or call for more information/availability. I look forward to hearing from you! email: JRMeyerMusic@gmail.com

$18 piano and voice lessons! Learn to play by ear and by music!  Solve your vocal problems!Sing/play your favorite music! I teach all ages and abilities, including special needs, such as blind and autistic! 20+ years experience in teaching publicly and privately!I also do fine arts classes, and professional entertainment!I'll update more here soon!

to be added later NOTE: I teach in the students' homes only.

Brian grew up in a musical household and first picked up piano when he was 6 years old. His next instrument was a drum set. He has been playing percussion and drum set for 15 years and has been teaching for 9 years. He spent two years as the Percussion Caption Head for Cathedral City High School Royal Regiment band program where he taught drumline and percussion and oversaw the drumline instructional staff. He spent three years as the school's Front Ensemble Percussion Director and Arranger. He has also served as director of percussion for James Workman Middle School, and done drumline clinic work with various middle schools and high schools in California and Arizona.Brian has been a part of three Drum Corps International world championship groups in 2004, 2006, and 2007. He has been a part of the GROOVE Percussion Ensemble, played drum set and guitar for various musical theatre productions, performed with Riverside City College's award winning Wind Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble, and played with numerous jazz combos. He currently plays drum set with the Scottsdale Community College Big Band, and plays drum set, percussion, and guitar with McDowell Mountain Community Church.Brian owns and operates Banner Music Lessons, a local music lessons company that provides 1-on-1 music lessons in your home! Don't worry about gas or traffic, your instructor will come to you! Banner Music Lessons offers lessons for a variety of instruments and topics including: drum set/percussion, guitar, piano, bass guitar, music theory, songwriting and composition, and audio engineering. 

      Sherin Moustafa is a multifaceted and accomplished pianist and instructor based out of the Phoenix metro area. Born in Egypt with Taiwanese heritage, Sherin speaks fluent Chinese and English, and is competent in Japanese, Arabic, German, Italian, and French. Her cultural background allows her to develop a worldview and an appreciation for both western and eastern music. Not surprisingly, Sherin fell in love with music at a young age because it has both the creative and serene elements that she saw in herself. Sherin is the co-owner of Music Lessons Arizona in South Tempe, offering private piano instructions, group instructions and instrumental/vocal collaboration. She has a master’s degree in Collaborative Piano Performance and a bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy from Arizona State University. Sherin serves as an adjunct faculty at Central Arizona College, where she creates lesson plans for adult group piano classes and private piano instructions for both non-music and music majors. Sherin also serves as the organist at Chandler United Methodist Church. She is a versatile pianist specializing in classical, music theatre, contemporary and other popular genres, and is often invited to perform at special events because of her ability to provide a captivating performance. Her passion for music and vibrant personality not only make her a mesmerizing performer, but also an effective piano teacher. Sherin has received awards from piano competitions and was a recipient of the Neely Music Talent Scholarship. She was also the keyboardist of 2015 Zoni award winning cast of Dreamgirls. Sherin has performed on numerous occasions at ASU's Katzin Concert Hall, Organ Hall, Recital Hall, Gammage and Kerr Cultural Center, Chandler Center for the Arts and Mesa Arts Center both as a soloist, and a collaborative pianist. Sherin served as an adjunct faculty and collaborative pianist at Mesa Community College and collaborative pianist/co-director at Perry High School. With Sherin's assistance, Perry High School concert choir achieved the Superior Award at the 2011 Heritage Festival. As a result, the choir was invited to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City in March of 2012. Under Sherin’s tutelage, more than 96% of her piano students have been awarded superior honors through the Arizona Study Program, and selected students have won local piano competitions. Sherin is a proud member of East Valley Music Teacher Association (EVMTA), Arizona State Music Teacher Association (ASMTA) and Music Teacher National Association (MTNA). She is currently the Vice President of EVMTA, and the chair of the Composers Celebration Concert, a fundraising event for EVMTA in which students perform for the open public. Sherin has a passion for teaching and is committed to developing excellence from her piano students.

David has Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in piano performance and music education from the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. He is also certified in counseling, having worked toward a PhD in San Francisco. His work in elementary, middle, and high schools as a counselor, choral director, private piano instructor and clinician, has encouraged many students to pursue exciting careers in music as well as other areas of interest. His piano students and choral groups have consistently been awarded superior ratings in New Mexico MTA events. Although playing at events such as these is not required, it is highly recommended as a way of gaining confidence and skill. Recommendations from teachers and students, as well as recordings of students (audio and video) are available. Children and adults (beginning, intermediate and advanced) enjoy a relaxed and caring atmosphere as they learn to play musically and proficiently. His studio includes traditional study on the concert grand, as well as experience on a professional keyboard if desired. David is a member of the MTNA, the ASMTA, and the Phoenix MTA. He brings a wealth of musical experience to AZ. and is excited about building a group of enthusiastic students. His new friendships with the fine teachers in the West Valley and Scottsdale areas provide continuing support and growth for all of us (students, teachers and parents) as we pursue excellence and genuine enjoyment through music.

Houston Nelson is a classically trained pianist and piano teacher with over 10 years of teaching experience. He actively performs and has served as a judge for school piano competitions across the Phoenix Metropolitan area. His students span a wide range of ages and abilities and perform routinely at events and recitals.

Julie Ann Neuberger, a double masters and classically trained piano and  vocal instructor, is the director and founder of The Scottsdale Studio of Music, a music school offering lessons in classically focused instruments. Julie Ann's goal for The Scottsdale Studio of Music is to offer a musically rich and inspiring environment in which learning and creativity can flourish.  The music teaching philosophy of the studio is to keep music lessons fun and engaging while giving students an excellent foundation of the music essentials: music reading, rhythmic control, technique, musicianship, and performance skill. WIth these essential music tools, a classically trained music student can capably branch out into any form of music.In addition to piano and voice, quality private instruction will be available in many different instruments, including violin, cello, flute, and acoustic guitar, beginning December 1st. The studio teachers seek to inspire musicians of any age and level to reach their fullest musical potential.    The music instructors at the studio teach through a flexible perspective, modifying her approach according to the student's learning style and musical goals.   Julie Ann Neuberger, who has over ten years of teaching experience, earned a Certificate of Graduate Studies in Piano Performance and a Master of Music in Piano Pedagogy from University of South Carolina. She also graduated magna cum laude from Gordon College with a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance. During her graduate studies in South Carolina, Ms. Neuberger served as a piano faculty member of the University of South Carolina Community Music Program and taught for her private piano studio. Ms. Neuberger has performed as the pianist in several chamber groups, as well as in solo piano recitals in South Carolina, Massachusetts, and Maryland. She has served as a piano adjudicator for several piano festivals associated with the Music Teacher's National Association and a masterclass clinician for several events. Ms. Neuberger has lived in the Valley for the past four years and currently resides in Scottsdale.  Ms. Neuberger is a member of the National Association of Piano Guild, the Music Teacher's National Association, Arizona State Music Teacher's Association, the Phoenix Music Teacher's Association, and the East Valley Music Teacher's Association. These professional memberships allow Ms. Neuberge's students to compete and participate in motivating and skill-building competitions, festivals, and other music events.

   I started my piano teaching career when I was in high school.  Sharing my musical knowledge with my students is a joy and brings me a great deal of pleasure.  I  teach all ages - children, teenagers, and adults.  I will tailor the lessons according to your wishes, as you desire. Communication and the parents input are important to me.  The lessons are weekly for 1/2 hour, and I do have discounts for multiple family members taking lessons.   Two lessons per week and longer lessons times are available.  If you have questions, please call me.  I would love to hear from you and answer any questions you may have.  

Are you hoping to have your young child learn the beginning concepts of piano, and the fundamentals of music? Have you always wanted to learn piano, but felt you were “too old” to learn? Well, after relocating to Arizona, I am beginning to take on students for piano lessons again at my in-home studio. I was accepted to Juilliard and have a background in music performance from Penn State. In the past, I primarily taught younger/beginner students (although I enjoy teaching all ages). I am seeking new students and families, especially homeschool families, to fill daytime hours. I have a casual but professional style, love to teach improvisation and theory, and am willing to work with all ages and experience levels. To inquire about starting lessons, please email me at: Newburkepiano@gmail.com

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Ken Noble has taught private piano, organ and keyboard lessons for 35 years in the Mesa area and loves to teach.  He has recitals 4 times a year and encourages his students to participate in the annual Piano Ensemble in Mesa and Arizona Study Program evaluations at ASU in May.  He has substitute taught music K-12 in Mesa Public Schools since 1998.  He attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music Education in 1970, and a Master of Music Degree in organ performance in 1972.  He studied organ with Dr. J. J. Keeler at BYU.  He also received a piano teaching certificate from the National Piano foundation after completing a course on how to teach the Robert Pace piano method in 1977.  he is an active member of the EVMTA (East Valley Music Teachers Association) and served as president from 1986-88.  He has performed and accompanied in countless concerts in the Phoenix metro area since 1976.  He has served as organist for Mesa First Christian Church since 1986 and is a member of the local American Guild of Organists.  In 1973-75 he served in the military as pianist and administrative officer for the 7th Army Soldiers Chorus stationed in Heidelberg, Germany, which traveled and performed extensively thruout Europe.  He and his wife Janice have 6 children and reside in Mesa. 

I received my BA in music education 1970 and masters degree in organ 1972 from Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah. I love to teach and have been teaching in Mesa since 1978. I am an active member of EVMTA east valley music teachers association (ASMTA) was president in 1986 - 88. My students participate in the Arizona Study Program evaluation at ASU in May each year, and also participate in the annual Piano Ensemble in Feb. I have 4 recitals each year as well. I teach all ages beginner to advanced and also adults. My studio is located near Mesa Drive and Brown rd mesa. I also am a member of the CAZAGO central arizona american guild of organists and teach organ. I served as the accompanist for the 7th Army Soldiers Chorus stationed in Heidelberg Germany 1973-75.

Dr. Janet Norman, originally from Cleveland, Ohio, received the Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Arizona State University in 2009.  She received her Master of Music degrees from Arizona State University and Bowling Green State University in Ohio and her Bachelor of Music degree from Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea, OH.  She has actively participated in and directed professional piano pedagogy events, master classes and conferences, including chairing the Arizona State Music Teachers Association conference in June of 2004 and 2007.  She currently teaches theory, piano class and applied piano at Grand Canyon University.  Norman also teaches private lessons at Scottsdale Community College. Her performances include solo recitals in Italy, New York, Ohio, and Arizona.Honors for her performances include third place in the Klatzkin Piano Competition, the 1999 inaugural ASU Contemporary Music Society Competition for performers, a two-time winner of the Three Arts Club of Lakewood, OH in 1987 and 1988, and the 1986 Baldwin-Wallace College/Conservatory Concerto Competition. She is also a nationally certified member of MTNA(Music Teachers National Association).

Music Maker Workshops has been Ahwatukee's lesson studio since 1997.   MMW provides private and group lessons off all kinds, Instrument Rentals, Kindermusik, Rock Bands, a Bluegrass & Classical String Ensemble, a Mariachi Ensemble &  the Ahwatukee Sound Drum Corps.  

I have a degree in Vocal Performance and a Masters in Music Education. I am a Private Piano and Vocal teacher here in Mesa, AZ. I have taught in the Public Schools for 6 years as a Choir Director

I majored in piano performance in college and have been teaching for 20 years to children and adults of all ages and abilities. I have and continue to perform and accompany all over the Valley for churches, high school and collegiate choirs, the Phoenix Girls Chorus, and more. It gives me great satisfaction to watch my students progress and grow in their musical journeys. Music is my passion and I enjoy passing on my love of music to the next generation.

Prior to relocating to Arizona in 2000, Andrew was on staff at St. Paul’s School and Concord Community Music School, both in New Hampshire, where he taught piano for 12 years. He is a member of the College of Examiners of the Royal Conservatory of Canada. Andrew O’Brien is on the faculty of Scottsdale Community College, where he teaches piano and music history. He also teaches piano at Mesa Community College. He performs in the Chaparral Music Fest in Prescott, AZ. He is a founding member of the Seventh Roadrunner Ensemble. Andrew has appeared in recital at Boston College, Dartmouth College, University of New Hampshire and as soloist with the Nashua (NH), North Valley and San Tan (AZ) Chamber Orchestras, and with the Scottsdale Concert Band. Andrew received his Doctor of Musical Arts degree in piano performance at Arizona State University where he studied with Robert Hamilton. He began piano study in the Chicago area at age seven, taking lessons from Nancy Burghardt and Amo Cappelli. He received a Bachelor of Music degree from the Chicago Musical College of Roosevelt University where he studied with Robert McDowell and Pawel Checinski. Andrew received a Master of Music degree from the New England Conservatory, studying piano with Gabriel Chodos and chamber music with Benjamin Zander. For a number of years he studied privately in New York City with Karl Ulrich Schnabel. Andrew's recordings may be heard at soundcloud.com, under his user name 'obrienpiano'.

Deborah has served as the Ritz-Carlton Music Director in Phoenix, as well as having played at Ritz-Carltons and Hyatt-Regencies elsewhere in America. Besides entertaining wonderful audiences in private gatherings, she has also played for touring Broadway shows such as “Mama Mia”, “The Producers” and “Hairspray”. Her biggest audiences, ranging from 7,000 to 12,000 people, have come when she backed The Irish Tenors at Dodge Theatre, on their national tour, as well as the rock group The Moody Blues at America West Arena. Any “Phantom of the Opera” fans? Deborah has also worked with Michael Crawford, the original Broadway “Phantom” . Recently, she was on stage with Michael Feinstein and The Phoenix Symphony, to two sold-out concerts! Deborah’s music has been heard on the radio in 14 European countries and is currently receiving airplay here in America. Along with performing, Deborah enjoys teaching the art of piano playing to all ages. The joy of music is within reach of everyone, no matter what age group or talent level!

Christopher Oill provides innovative piano lessons, where students discover their unique musical goals and quickly develop applicable musical skills. Christopher has brought many dreams to life for classical competition pianists, pop musicians, composers, DJs, and more. With up-to-date technology, a beautiful 5'2 Weber piano, and a highly credentialed teacher, the Oill Music Studio is equipped to engage, motivate, and guarantee progress for students of all interests, ages, and skill levels.

Teaching for over 30 years. Enjoy teaching all ages. Do especially well with adult student Education. DePaul university Northeastern Illinois university

Dr. Jeff has graduate degrees in music from ASU and is a professional composer/songwriter. His music has been performed locally by community ensembles such as the AZ Wind Symphony and nationwide. He is currently working on a project for scratch DJ and 2 pianos called “Reveling in Ravel.” As an instrumentalist, Jeff has played clarinet since 1993 and piano/organ since 1999. The other woodwinds are strong secondary instruments and he plays different wind instruments in the AZ Wind Symphony for each concert. His students’ ages range from 4 to 65+ and he teaches all styles of music following a humanistic approach. Students learn music how they want to learn, the way they learn best, while playing music that interests them. Jeff encourages higher level thinking skills and creativity in lessons. He identifies talent, skills, and works to sharpen or add more skills in reading, improvising, spelling chords, technique, musicality, reading from a fake book, accompanying, ear training, and even writing your own music. Since Jeff served as a teaching assistant at ASU for 4 years he can easily prepare high school students interested in pursuing music in college.

I am married with 3 children. Ages 12-21.  I lived in Prescott for 13 years where I accompanied for my Junior and HS school choirs and played flute in the band. After High School I moved to Mesa. I'm a Native. I have taught Piano for 21 years. I'm a member of the ASMTA (Arizona State Music Teachers Association), and DVMTA (Desert Valley Music Teachers Association). Through these associations my students have participated in the Arizona Study Program, Ensemble, Cavalcade, recitals at the shopping Malls,etc.  I have taught my own children successfully and one has become a piano, violin & voice teacher herself! Many students have continued on with their music. I have taught all ages. My goal is for each student to succeed in the areas we both set goals in, and to have fun and enjoy their journey.  It is my passion to share & teach my love of music. I am currently earning a B.A. degree in music education and piano pedagogy.

Liz G. Owens has over 25 years experience as a private piano instructor. As a teenager, she studied piano with Virgiana Willard then continued her music studies at BYU, receiving her B.A. in 1983. She currently maintains a private piano studio in the Northeast Phoenix/Scottsdale area. Liz has been an accompanist and choir director for many years and enjoys conducting for the Phoenix Piano Ensemble. She has been actively involved in many music organizations including MTNA, ASMTA, and NFMC and is a past President of Phoenix Music Teachers Association. She has served on the State board of ASMTA as Vice-President of Publications and Editor of the MusiGram. Mrs. Owens and her students have participated & performed in Master Classes with the following renowned musicians: Dennis Alexander, master pedagogue and composer;  Paul Pollei, master pedagogue and founder of the Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition;  Christopher O'Reilly, host of the PBS award winning "From the Top" series & Official Steinway Artist;  Dr. Robert Hamilton, Professor of Piano at ASU & Official Steinway Artist;  Robert Vandall, master pedagogue and composer. Liz proudly declares that she has studied from the best teachers in the nation – her students!

My name is Kayla Padgett. Music has been a part of my life since I was very young. I began piano lessons at 8 years old and am now passing the skills I have learned on to others. I mold my teaching style to best fit my students' abilities and to keep lessons fun. I look forward to hearing from you to start or continue your piano endeavors!

I have been teaching piano for fifteen years, and live in the southeast Mesa area. I have been playing piano since the age of 8 for my personal enjoyment, and have accompanied soloists and choirs for many years. I began teaching piano after high school, took a break after I was married and had small children, then resumed teaching in 2010. I have been a member of Desert Valley Music Teachers Association (DVMTA) since 2007 which has given me opportunities for learning through monthly workshops and collaborating with other wonderful teachers, and gives my students the opportunity to participate in community events.

Bachelor Degree in Music Performance and Child Development, performed in jazz bands, orchestras and musicals, produced children's musicals, sponsor jazz clinics and master lessons with concert pianists for my students to experience music in a bigger way. Trained in Orff, Suzuki, mentored under concert artists from New York, New Jersey, attended many world-re-known music camps and music prep programs throughout the country. Many previous students are professional today or have received high honors in music on a national level, and music scholarships. One continuous thread is that my student LOVE to play music even years later. I love teaching music as artistry to any age and believe that music is nurtured from the heart. Anyone can become great with hard work and given the proper tools. Check out my studio facebook page titled Pearl Allen Studios.

My name is Kelly Pearson and I have been teaching piano for 19 years at The Music Store as well as in my private studio in the Chandler/Gilbert area. I earned my Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance from Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa. I have been an active member of several professional teaching organizations, including the following: East Valley Music Teachers Association, Arizona State Music Teachers Association, and the Music Teachers National Association. My teaching philosophy centers around the idea that piano lessons should not only be fun, but should provide the skills necessary to play piano for a lifetime. My students participate in recitals, the Arizona Study Program, and utilize technology in the lessons. My love of music and positive attitude provides a welcome learning environment for students of all ages and abilities.

Hailed for his “breathtaking virtuosity” (Albuquerque Journal) and his “rhythmic integrity, singing tone quality, and refinement” (Clavier), Swedish-American pianist Elias-Axel Pettersson has established himself as a formidable soloist, chamber musician, and pedagogue. A Mason & Hamlin Concert Artist, he has garnered prizes on the national and international level, and has been heard on national radio. Pettersson has collaborated with numerous artists, including violinists Krzysztof Zimowski, David Felberg, and Guillaume Tardif, violist Henk Guittart, Cantor Josh Perlman, and tenor Michiel Schrey. In 2008, Pettersson formed Duo Giocoso with French violinist Roland Arnassalon; in 2017, he formed Æterna Sirius with pianist Jessica Yam. Pettersson also champions contemporary composers such as Alan Belkin, Baptiste Cathelin, Alvin Curran, Drea Pressley Tischhauser, and Altin Volaj. Pettersson premiered Petroglyph for Piano (2011) by New Mexican composer Michael Mauldin, and performed in a recording of Gabriel Madden’s La Herse (2009), featuring a rare Sauter 1/16-microtonal piano. A frequent performer, lecturer, and masterclass teacher throughout the USA, Canada, and Sweden, Pettersson has also been a jury member for regional and national competitions, including the Canadian Music Competition and Prix Opus, among others. He has three albums on the Axel Records label, featuring works ranging from Bach and Beethoven to Janáček and Carl Vine. Pettersson is Artistic Director of Southwest Piano Festival, a summer festival he founded in 2015, and Director of Program Development for Arizona Piano Institute. He has studied with Paul Stewart, Sergei Babayan, Larissa Dedova, Douglas Humpherys, and Maribeth Gunning; he also played for André Watts, Jean-Bernard Pommier, Arnaldo Cohen, Pavel Nersessian, Dina Joffe, and the Guarneri String Quartet. Pettersson holds a doctorate from the Université de Montréal. Pettersson is a recent transplant to the Valley and is currently accepting private students. Please contact him for an audition.

I run my own school and have been doing so for nearly four years. I\'m a part of the ASU music program and love teaching kids! I\'ve had great success with students; even those who have never even touched the piano. I\'ve taught students ranging from 4-40 years old. I hold annual recitals to give students a chance to showcase what they have learned.

I am a certified music teacher, state of Arizona, K-12. I taught music in the public and Catholic school systems here in Arizona for three years. One of my private students was recently accepted to the Arizona School for the Arts. I attended the University of Southern California as a music performance major in Classical Guitar. After receiving my Bachelor of Music Degree in Guitar Performance with honor from DePaul University in Chicago, I went on to Peabody Conservatory of Music, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore Maryland, as a special student in graduate guitar studies. There I studied for two years under the renowned classical guitar teacher Aaron Shearer. 

Educational Background: Bachelor of Music, Trinity University; K-12 Teaching Certification; Graduate Work at University of Texas at San Antonio. Member: AMTA, ASMTA, PMTA, Chairman of PMTA Student Recital Series, National Guild of Piano Teachers, Certified by American College of Musicians, Hall of Fame, Piano Guild U.S.A. Also Founding Teacher of National Music Certification Program, also known as RACE. Member of Steinway Teachers group. References are available. Please call for more information and/or to schedule an interview. All levels & ages are welcomed!

Ami Porter has 25 years of private teaching experience in both piano and flute instruction. She has had many opportunities to perform in professional and semi-professional musical organizations as a flutist, vocalist, and actor. Ami instills a passion for and life-long love of music to her students through tailored individual instruction. As a composer and arranger of music, she encourages everyone to find their song and sing it!

Christy Porter is excited to be part of your child's music training! Miss Porter grew up in Arizona and attended college at ASU where she graduated with a degree in Music Education. She also received a Master's Degree from NAU. Miss Porter taught music for Mesa Public Schools from 1994-2007, during which time she served on the music curriculum development committee and as the organizer for the Mesa Young People's Orchestra and the Junior High Festival Orchestra. Miss Porter is currently a music teacher at Eagleridge Enrichment Center in Mesa. She performed with the Mesa Symphony for 10 years and has played with many orchestras around the valley. Miss Porter has been teaching privately for many years and enjoys sharing her love of music with her students. ​

Angelica M. Prado-Stern, raised in Miami, Florida, started taking lessons at age 7. She studied piano through grade school and like most young pianists, aspired to be a musician. She moved to Tucson, AZ in 1987 to pursue her music studies. In 1990, she was awarded an accompanying scholarship to Northern Arizona University, where she earned a Bachelor in Piano Performance and gained teaching experience through the Preparatory School of Music. During her Prep School experience, Angelica discovered her strong interest in teaching. Upon her graduation in 1994, she moved to Phoenix and joined the faculty at Music Works Academy, where she worked for 10 years. During her time at Music Works Academy, she taught on average 55 students per week, and gained experience in teaching a variety of ages and skill levels, managing and maintaining a private music studio, and developing student curriculums. In 2005, Angelica received her Masters in Educational Psychology from Arizona State University, where she focused on learning through the lifespan and self-regulation as it applies to piano instruction, and in 2008 earned her certification of National Certified Teacher of Music from The Music Teacher's National Association. She opened her private piano studio in 2005. She is currently a member of the Phoenix Music Teachers Association, where she is serving on the Ensemble Committee and on the faculty at Arizona School for the Arts. She studied piano with Carol Rhodes, Dr. Frank Scott, Gene Pickens, and Stella Saperstein. In addition, Angelica has studied the Alexander Technique with Harriet Harris and body mechanics with Terri Roach of Body Stabilization. The goals of Angelica's Piano Studio are to provide a positive professional attitude and a nurturing, supportive environment suitable for learning and the enjoyment of music. Her program includes a balance of theory, functional playing, sight-playing, and ear training, while incorporating a variety of musical styles. Students have the opportunity to perform in 2 recitals per year, adjudications  Arizona Study Program  and PMTA Events. Angelica believes that her job as a teacher is to expose students to a variety of music and musical styles, to teach them about the process of making and interpreting music, and to provide skills in order for them to become mature, self-directed, creative individuals. Learning to play the piano can be enjoyable and fulfilling for a lifetime, but the first step to success begins with the collaborative effort of all involved: parent, student and teacher. Angelica resides in Avondale with two cats:  Skittles and Sasha. Besides playing the piano, Angelica enjoys baking, reading, jogging, scrap-booking/calligraphy, and ballroom dancing. Accepting students Ages 7+

Hello Prospective Students of the Piano!Welcome to THE PIANO STUDIO.My philosophy is simple ..."we either have fun, or we don't do it"!I want my students to feel very comfortable about asking questions. I LOVE TO ANSWER QUESTIONS! because that's one of the main ways a student learns.I do not use one method, because everyone learns differentlyYou will learn all the basics of note reading, counting, fingering, dynamics etc and much, much moreAt THE PIANO STUDIO you have several opportunities for Performance and I offer a special "SHARING TIME" for all students to meet students of their age group.I teach Classical music, however, I always incorporate pieces the student wants to learn.I am very involved in the music world, attending conferences of all sorts throughout the US; I am a member of The National Guild of Piano Teachers. I also am a creator of Music-Related games. If you go to Facebook and put in my name, then drop down the arrow to THE PIANO STUDIO, you can read comments and see photos of the studio and waiting area.THE PIANO STUDIO is located in PRESCOTT, AZ. I have taught ALL AGES (3 1/2 to 87 so far) and ALL SKILL LEVELS.You may contact me to chat and ask questions. If interested, we then have an interview prior to signing up for lessons. Looking forward to hearing from you!   

Ms. Lacy currently runs an online piano studio. She started playing the piano when she was 6 years old. After becoming too accomplished for her first teacher she moved on to more advanced classes and joined a piano team. She performed and competed at Northern Arizona University at the age of 17. As a professional Ms. Lacy actively participates in DVMTA (Dessert Valley Music Teachers Association) which is a local professional chapter dedicated to excellence in teaching music.

A Chicago native, Thomas Ridgway is a Young Steinway Artist who has been featured throughout the United States, Russia, Italy, and Austria playing solo and chamber music. In addition to having played concerti with several orchestras, he has worked with artists such as Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Emanuel Ax, and Stephen Hough and has attended notable festivals such as Pianofest in the Hamptons and the Chautauqua Institute. As an incoming doctoral student, Thomas is looking forward to coming to Arizona State University in the fall to study with Dr. Baruch Meir. Previously, Thomas attended Southern Methodist University for his Performer’s Diploma with Dr. Carol Leone. Thomas received full tuition scholarships at ASU, SMU, Northwestern University (M.M. with Alan Chow and Boris Slutsky), and Vanderbilt University (B.M. with Dr. Craig Nies) for his dedication to performance and academic achievement. When not engaged in music, Thomas enjoys taking long walks and looking at maps.

The Piano Teacher: As a graduate of Northern Arizona Universtiy's wonderful music program, I've developed a deep love for sharing the benefits of performing arts through piano education. I began teaching in the east valley in 2011 and have truly enjoyed  leading students to achieving their many different goals. To develop my teaching skills, I continue my own education by studying piano through Mesa Community College and attending various teacher workshops and conferences throughout the year. I also hold the 4th Vice President position in the Arizona State Music Teachers Association which allows me to help other piano teachers in the community.    The Studio: I welcome all ages to join my studio. My home studio is in Mesa near Higley and Southern. Lessons are either 45-minutes or 1-hour, depending on the level and age of the student.  The Program: At the beginning of each semester, we will review the students goals for piano study. In each students personalized study program, we cover piano repertoire, music theory, technique, music history, ear training, musicianship, composition, sight-reading and sight-singing, world music, and collaboration with other musicians/artists. In order to give students a greater understanding of how musicians contribute to society, I provide both traditional and innovative performance opportunities. This creates a positive space students to inspire others with their art.  What to Expect: I strive to provide a well-rounded, personalized, piano education program from beginning to intermediate levels. Because I am a Arizona State Music Teachers Association member, students can participate in various competitions, festivals and evaluations (like the Arizona Study Program). Students will find that through the lessons, they will not only improve their piano skills, but also see growth in self-confidence and commitment to reaching long-term goals.I look forward to having you join our piano family!

I have been teaching piano since 2003.  Besides teaching privately, I teach Class Piano and Group Piano at Mesa Community College; I also substitute teach for Music Theory, Chamber Music Ensemble, and Studio Class Piano.

Elise Roginiel began her musical training at the age of seven with a convent sister. She participated in the annual Piano Student Auditions and was the first student musician to receive the special High School Diploma in Music in the agricultural county of Ventura, California. Continuing her musical studies at the University of San Francisco, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music with an emphasis in Piano Performance. Ms. Roginiel has taught classical and jazz piano for over thirty years. She is a member of the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA), the Phoenix Music Teachers Association (PMTA), and the National Guild of Piano Teachers (NGPT). Over the years, many students have been motivated to pursue a professional career in the field of music. For others, their piano studies have contributed to winning scholarships toward college in the areas of engineering, law, and other professional majors. Her primary focus of piano studies is the students' musical enjoyment. Equally important to many students and parents is meeting the artistic requirements for college entrance. At Piano Arts, Ms. Roginiel offers comprehensive courses in classical and jazz piano. She incorporates midi technology to accelerate learning and enhance the art of piano performance. Currently accepting placements for beginning/elementary students. For further information, or to speak with Elise directly, please call 602.971.8898.

I have been teaching piano in Mesa for many years, and have played piano since I was three. I graduated from Arizona State University with a music degree, and love using what I learned to shape my students into well-rounded musicians.

A native of Arizona, Kathryn Rood's degrees in piano performance are from Arizona State University. Her professional career includes pianist for the Lyric Opera Theater at ASU, class and touring performing pianist for Ballet Arizona, then eight years as pianist with the Phoenix Symphony. An overuse playing injury to her left hand gave pause to performing but opened a wonderful opportunity of teaching Kindermusik for the ASU Piano Prep Program for fifteen years. It was during this time she collaborated with Mandarin Cheung-Yuen and Henry Rose to form the Young Artist Committee to foster positive performance opportunities for Arizona piano students and teachers. This collaboration led to the forming of the Rose-n-Rood Piano Duo for several years of concerts and two cd recordings. Kathryn reisdes in the Dobson Ranch area of Mesa where she has maintained a private piano home studio since 1980. In 1998 Kathryn began entering her students in the ABRSM practical and thory exams. Ms. Rood has received the permanent professional certificate from MTNA and is a memeber of DVMTA.

As a retired elementary classroom and music teacher, I strive to offer a well-rounded, individualized music education to my students. Students have an hour lesson each week – one half hour of private instruction and one half hour of music lab time. In the lab, students utilize technology, games and a keyboard to reinforce many skills including note reading, rhythm, theory, music history, composition and improvisation. We also have group lessons four times per year. I encourage my students to be goal driven with a variety of fun music incentive programs. In addition to two studio recitals per year, I give my students the opportunity to participate in all five DVMTA events. I have been teaching piano since 1999.

Peggy Rostron is director of The Rostron Piano Studio, pianist with MusicaNova Orchestra, and freelance accompanist and soloist. She teaches all levels, ages 6 - adult. She holds 3 degrees in piano performance, including a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Iowa, and she has been active as a teacher for over 30 years, and soloist/collaborative pianist for over 40 years. She is an active member of MTNA, ASMTA and PMTA, where she serves as webmaster, and she has presented at meetings on the national, state and local levels.

Hello! My name is Tim Rovnak and I own AZ Piano Lessons in Tempe. Established in 2003, AZ Piano Lessons has been a standard of excellence in providing modern and classical piano instruction to students of all ages and levels in the Phoenix area. Our school is open 7 days-a-week and is conveniently located right off US60. We offer two private lessons rooms and a host of keyboard instruments including acoustic pianos, electric pianos, a Hammond B3 organ and accordions. AZ Piano Lessons team of professional instructors are colleges graduates with degrees including Masters Jazz Piano Performance, Bachelors Music Therapy, Bachelors Jazz Piano Performance and Bachelors Jazz Studies. We have the expertise to teach all different styles of music including jazz, classical, blues, rock, pop, country and gospel. We strive to keep all students engaged and motivated throughout the lesson and practice process. For children and adults, our lessons will inspire you to understand and play music! For more information please visit: azpianolessons.com

I work in a small studio in East Mesa where we teach different instruments and ensembles. I attended Richard Strauss Konservatorium in Munich, Germany with emphasis on Church Music. My primary instruments were organ and piano with a strong secondary emphasis on choral conducting, voice and ensemble. I retired from 30 years in church music filling different positions in Germany, Michigan and mostly here in the East Valley. I have my own business now but enjoy teaching too much on order to give it up entirely. I like to instill in my students a love for music and the instrument they chose. A lot can be accomplished with dilligent practice and exercise and I am a relentless pursuer of perfection in a talented student. As they learn from me I also learn from them and together we can make music that comes from the heart.

José Salazar started his musical education in Aguascalientes Mexico at the Center for Musical Studies Manuel M. Ponce. He then continued at Arizona State University studying under Regents Professor Caio Pagano where he received his Bachelors in Piano Performance. Throughout his Undergraduate and Graduate studies he has performed internationally in the US and Mexico constantly. In his career he has participated in many concerts and festivals, which lead to collaboration and master classes with world-renowned musicians such as Vadym Kholodenko and Leslie Howard. He continues to perform chamber music and as a soloist and is involved with local organizations such as the Phoenix Chamber Music Society.

Bachelor of Science-Music Education; Nationally certified by Music Teachers National Association; 2007 recipient of Piano Technicians' Guild grant for further piano study; many years' experience teaching; students annually entered in Arizona Study Program, Ensemble Concert; Music in the Mall;

ELLEN SASSANO I received my B.S. in Music Education, piano concentration, with certification to teach grades K-12, from Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PA. Over the years I have publicly performed at many community and church events on the piano and organ as featured soloist, duettist, and accompanist including offering solos at church services. I am an active member of East Valley Music Teachers Association which features many student activities. My piano teaching philosophy is simple: I want children and adults to learn to love creating engaging sounds through strong basics of theory, sight reading and technique. I encourage lots of opportunities to promote ease of performance and piano fluency, as well as confidence and pride in accomplishment. Music should, mostly, be fun!

Saye Piano Teaching started in 1993, and grew to over 50 students in Seattle, WA. Now relocated to Florence, AZ, the studio offers in person and virtual lessons to students of all ages and musical styles, including theory, composition, technique and aural perception. The classics are offered, as well as popular and jazz styles for interested students. Mr. Saye has an associate degree, and attends pedagogy sessions to keep current in the latest information regarding teaching and the piano. His students have placed in regional and state festivals and competitions, and a few have declared a minor in music in college.

Hi, my name is Elizabeth Schrank. I have been teaching private piano lessons to children and adults since 2006. A lifelong musician, I began piano studies at the age of 3. I went on to study piano performance at Concordia University Irvine, CA and graduated summa cum laude in 2007. I have experience performing and teaching abroad in Japan, New Zealand and South Africa as well as locally in Texas and Florida. A few highlights of my musical career include studying with Dr. Kataoka & performing in the Suzuki Ten Piano Concerts in Matsumoto, Japan in 2000 and 2002, recording a CD with the Themba Choir in Dirkiesdorp, South Africa in 2009, singing with the Houston Symphony Chorus from 2011-2013, performing Bach on an all allumminum clavichord on \"The Front Row\" for Houston\'s public radio station, studying piano under Tali Morgualis at the University of Houston, accompanying the ballet studio at Santa Fe Community College in Gainesville, FL and playing keyboard in a 90s cover band. I currently reside in Mesa, Arizona and am a member of the MTNA (Music Teachers National Association) and Arizona Suzuki Association. I use a variety of methods to instill a love of piano and musicality in my students. I teach how to play both by ear using Suzuki books & CDs while simultaneously develop a strong grounding in theory and sight reading using the Alfred Premier books and supplemental materials. When I'm not teaching, I direct choir at a local church in Tempe and run a nonprofit called Elephantopia to raise awareness about elephants and the ivory trade.

Vicki teaches traditional and Suzuki piano lessons, traveling to the student's home to teach!!! Vicki Seil received a Bachelor of Music degree in 1980 from Elmhurst College where she studied piano pedagogy and music education. In 1982, she began studying The Suzuki Piano Method and had extensive training every year from 1990-2003 with Dr. Haruko Kataoka, co-founder of The Suzuki Piano Method. From 1999-2003, Vicki and a few of her students traveled to Matsumoto, Japan to study and participate in the 10 Piano Concerts. Vicki served as president as well as treasurer and workshop director for many years in the piano chapter of Valley of the Sun Suzuki Association and Suzuki Association of Arizona and also served as vice president of Desert Valley Music Teachers Association. Vicki's work with children has been highlighted in Raising Arizona Kids magazine (cover article) and she has been interviewed by the Arizona Republic for three separate articles. Vicki is a member of the Arizona Suzuki Association. She teaches in the student's home! Vicki accepts students of all ages starting at age 3. "Every child has talent. We must provide the right environment for that talent to be developed." "Where there is love, much can be accomplished." Shinichi Suzuki

I am a piano player/composer/teacher for my church and though I've only been teaching a little while I would like to start expanding my student base.  I am 25 and just starting out, but I know a great deal about music theory and how to have fun playing piano, and I have very much enjoyed the delight of my students who have started learning music for themselves.I took classical lessons since age 5 through college and I'm now looking for students to teach why I love music and the piano so much.  I have played professionally, in bands and solo, and I have really enjoyed teaching so far!Because I'm still starting out, I'll be cheaper than others.  I can come to you too!  Feel free to call, text or email me.

Teaching Philosophy • Foremost, to develop and nurture a lifelong love of music • To guide students in self-discovery through the development of critical thinking, and aural, visual and kinesthetic awareness • To encourage performance as a life skill that students will be able to apply in other areas of their lives Biography Mary Beth Barteau Shaffer has served on the faculties of Grinnell College, The University of Iowa, Northwestern College, the University of St. Thomas, the University of Denver Lamont Summer Academy and Piano Preparatory Program, Rocky Ridge Music Center, and Pikes Peak Community College. She co-founded the Lamont Summer Academy in 2007, and recently retired as director of the program in 2017. Her students have garnered awards in many competitions and festivals, including the MTNA Competitions and various state and local events including the Schubert Club, Thursday Musical and Beethoven Club Auditions; the CSU-Pueblo Keyboard Arts, Quad Cities Mozart, and Northeast Missouri State Piano Festivals. Her students have performed with the Chamber Orchestra of the Springs, Des Moines Symphony, the Fort Dodge Symphony, the Minnetonka Symphony Orchestra, the Rocky Ridge Chamber Orchestra, and on “From the Top.” Additionally, her students are very active in non-competitive festivals and community outreach service performances. Ms. Shaffer has performed throughout the United States as a soloist and collaborative musician with numerous artists, including recitals with faculty from The University of Iowa, Grinnell College, Northwestern College, University of Denver Lamont School of Music, Colorado College, and with members of the Colorado Springs Philharmonic and the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. She is also an experienced adjudicator and clinician throughout the United States. Her articles on piano technique have been published in Keyboard Companion magazine. She has held several state and local offices in both the Music Teachers National Association and the National Federation of Music Clubs in Colorado, Minnesota, Iowa and Arizona, and she is currently the West Central Division Director-elect of MTNA. In 1994, she was awarded the Master Teacher Certificate by the Music Teachers National Association and was recognized as the 2019 Teacher of the Year by the Colorado State Music Teachers Association. Ms. Shaffer currently resides in Mesa, Arizona, where she maintains a private teaching and collaborative piano studio. She enjoys teaching enthusiastic young pianists of all ages and levels of ability.

I have taught piano lessons for over 30 years and have been trained as a Suzuki teacher. I teach general music for Mesa Public Schools as well as preschool and baby music classes with parents for Phoenix Conservatory of Music and ASU's community School.

Susan Shiner is an independent music teacher in the North Phoenix Area. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education, having taught private piano for over 34 years, and also has a background of public school instruction, choral directing and music theater. Susan Shiner brings to her private studio a diversity of teaching styles to compliment the needs of students from preschool through high school, beginner to advanced. She also teaches a large group of adult students, working with each to accomplish the most they can as they fit music instruction into their busy lives. With her membership in the Phoenix Music Teacher's Association, students are offered a variety of programs outside the studio, such as festival and ensemble experiences. Susan Shiner is the current co-chairperson of the PMTA Piano Ensemble program. She also offers her students participation in the National Federation of Music Clubs Festivals and the Keyboard Gymnastics program. "My passion for music and love of teaching encompasses my entire program, working with each student on an individual basis, cultivating their music instruction into a life-time love of making music." Susan Shiner teaches in a private studio in her home, offering 30, 45 and 60 minute lessons, a piano lab experience, performance classes and studio recitals.

I taught for many years (piano and music history) at Wittenberg University in Ohio, but am now located in Tempe. You can get complete background information on me at my studio website: https://www.pianosage.net/studio.html

Tiffani Smith is a collaborative pianist living in Gilbert, Arizona.  With over 30 years experience she has worked with choirs, vocalists and instrumentalists from elementary to collegiate levels.  Tiffani teaches private and group lessons to students of all ages ranging from beginning to advanced levels.  Her student ensembles are a fun and exciting way to increase technical skills in note reading, rhythm and theory.  

I've been teaching piano and voice for more than 14 years. I provide piano, voice and recorder lessons in the Phoenix, Arizona area and piano and recorder instruction online anywhere.Learning music can improve emotional well-being as well as enhance brain development. Even for adults, playing a musical instrument can improve our lives and keep our minds active. My main goal is to help children, teens, and adults make music a lifelong companion.Take lessons weekly or bi-weekly in evenings or afternoons. I also have times that are great for other time zones for my online students.Combine piano and voice by taking combination lessons so you can really take care of that bucket list.Use music technology in your lessons and at home can accelerate your learning 400%+  - and you'll have more fun.I understand that each person wants different things out of their lessons. My pricing is by the lesson, whether it's 1 or 1,000.I teach at two locations: North Central Phoenix and Sun City.Want to know more about innovative ways to learn to play piano or sing? Request an in-person or online Introductory Session. No obligation. 

Born and raised in Krakow, Poland.  Great love for music since early childhood, many years of studying piano with great German/ Polish teachers.  Awards in piano recitals and competitions.  Special passion for Frederic Chopin's music.  20 yrs experience teaching piano to children ages 3 to 15 from beginning to advanced since 1986 in Chicago, presently in East Phoenix/ Scottsdale area (just moved). Great love and passion for teaching, attention to all music "learn it right" basics, awards for recital participation, and special attention to each student's individual needs..  Especially looking for young talents to perform on big stages.  Ready to go to the top with best students.       

Dr. Barbara Russell is a private piano instructor in East Mesa.  She holds a Bachelor's degree in Piano Performance, and both Master's and Doctorate degrees from Arizona State University in Piano Performance/Pedagogy. Barbara taught in the ASU Piano Preparatory/Conservatory for 19 years, and taught as an adjunct faculty member at Scottsdale Community College. She currently serves as State Chairman for the Arizona Study Program, and is an active member of the East Valley Music Teacher's Association.

Phoenix Music Lessons offers drum lessons, piano lessons, saxophone lessons, violin/viola lessons and guitar lessons in Phoenix and Scottsdale areas. We are a local team of qualified and highly trained professional educators offering great rates, convenient scheduling and top notch instruction. We have been improving the lives of musicians with private one on one lessons since 1991.

Dr. Radmila Stojanovic-Kiriluk is a Serbian – American pianist from Arizona. She is an active performer, teacher, editor, and lecturer. She studied with piano teachers of diverse music backgrounds, completed Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Belgrade, Serbia, and later graduated with a DMA in Piano Performance at Arizona State University. Radmila currently teaches at Mesa Community College, regularly adjudicates piano competitions, exams, and festivals and currently serves as the president of the East Valley Music Teachers Association.

Hi, my name is Jeff and I am a musician and teacher here in Phoenix! I hold a Master of Music degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Oklahoma and a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance from Northern Arizona University. I offer private piano and voice lessons. If you have ever wanted to learn to play piano or sing, I can help! I have many years of teaching and professional performance experience and I teach healthy and comfortable singing in any type of music you wish to sing. In addition to teaching piano-only and voice-only lessons, I also teach a popular voice and piano combo lesson that teaches you the principles of singing as well as piano and learning to read music!

The music lessons students receive are based on years of experience in helping all ages learn music by highly effective, motivating and enjoyable methods. Piano lessons from Cheryl Studer will include: 1. Listening to beautiful recordings of piano music in a variety of styles and periods. 2. Reading notes on a staff by recognizing intervals: seconds, thirds, fourths, which enable students to easily develop the ability to transpose to all keys. 3. Singing to learn intervals by associating each interval with a song. 4. Improvising simple pieces by using imagination: place yourself in a forest with birds in the trees. 5. Accompanying other singers or instrumentalists, in order to enjoy music with family and friends. 6. Hearing and recognizing intervals, major and minor, crescendo or diminuendo, and rhythmic patterns. 7. Developing appropriate technique for effective playing such as release of tension, movement from hips, and a flexible wrist to play slurs. 8. Building understanding of written music using theory papers, puzzles, and games. 9. Enjoying the excitement of performing for others: informal (costume party) and formal stage settings. Be sure to view the website for additional information and colorful photos of students enjoying music.

Kirk’s Studio for the Performing Arts was founded by Kirk Taylor, a professional musician and teacher since 1986, in 2002 and started in the living room of Kirk and Pam’s small home. A year later, the studio found a new home at Frank Lloyd Wright and Via Linda in Scottsdale and continued to grow rapidly.In 2008, a second location was opened at Cave Creek and the 101.We now have nearly 40 instructors who offer private and group lessons in piano, voice, guitar and drums. In addition, we teach most band and orchestra instruments such as violin, viola, cello, brass (trumpet, trombone, french horn, baritone, tuba) and winds (flute, clarinet, saxophone).Our instructors have many years of experience and most have advanced degrees. For a complete lineup of instructors and instruments offered, click here. Many of our students have gone on to scholarships at prestigious universities and careers as musicians. We’re thrilled to work with the very young beginners up to the aspiring professionals. We offer performances annually at nursing homes and at the mall. We also have recitals, open-mic nights and spotlight concerts. We do a huge Showcase every year at a major venue and all students are invited to perform. Check out the studio, teachers, parent comments and Showcase highlights on this video. 

I have many years of teaching and accompaning experience.  While teaching in California for 33 years, I had students who won many awards, and several studied through their senior year of high school.  Here in Arizona, I enjoy my affiliation with DVMTA and EVMTA and encourage my students to participate in several of the events sponsored by these groups.  My goal is to help my students love music and learn to play well enough that they will want to play for a lifetime.  Adults only please.

I have moved from Scottsdale where my students, known as the McDowell Mountain Musicians, enjoyed learning to play the piano and mastering their favorite songs (solos and duets) for performances at various senior residences throughout their city.  The children feft a sense of accomplishment as well as feeling proud that they were able to "give back" to their community through their music. As a speech therapist I implemented music therapy for children with special needs.  I taught in northern CA before moving to AZ.  My Upscale Piano Studio in Chandler is located in Fulton Ranch.  I am currently enrolling new students this fall for fun-filled lessons of treats and interactive activities!  Please contact me either by phone: 480-326-6874 or Email: gotmiddlec@aol.com. 

I have been involved with music for 14 years, my very first instrument being Piano.  I began taking piano lessons at the age of 7. From there, I then picked up the Saxophone, Clarinet and the Bass Clarinet and have had various private lesson instruction on all 4 instruments. I have been teaching piano for 5 years now in the Peoria area. I love playing all of my many instruments and of course love to teach others! Please visit my website to learn more about my studio and to sign up for lessons. I teach ages 5+, beginning to intermediate levels. My studio is located near Peoria High School, around 83rd and Cactus.

Lim Angela Tchoi holds a Doctorate of Musical Arts in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from Arizona State University. She studied performance with Professor Robert Hamilton and is mentored in pedagogy by professor emerita, Dr. Janice Meyer Thompson. Ms. Tchoi has completed her doctoral course work with a cumulative GPA of 4.0 and received Special Talent Awards from the ASU School of Music. Dr. Tchoi earned the Master of Music degree in Piano Performance under the tutelage of Dr. Stewart Gordon at the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music, where she also received the Bachelor of Music cum laude. Previously, she has been taught by Professor Dennis Thurmond, Dr. Myong-Joo Lee (student of John Perry and Paul Schenly), and Mihyang Keel (student of Daniel Pollack and Nak Ho Paik). At age 14, Dr. Tchoi made her debut in Torrance, CA playing a Beethoven Concerto under the baton of Maestro Frank Fetta. In the following year, she also performed with the Bellflower Symphony as a winner of the Concerto Competition for Young Artists. She enjoys chamber performances as well; her work on Dvořák’s Piano Quintet in A, op.81 was coached by the Juilliard String Quartet in a master class, and her performance of Mozart’s Piano Quartet in E- flat, K. 493 with director Peter Marsh was aired on KUSC 91.5 fm as "Pair of Prodigies" on the Thornton Center Stage program. Dr. Tchoi developed an active studio in San Pedro, CA for over 7 years, and continued her career in Tempe, AZ. She has taught group classes and individual instruction as a Faculty Associate for the ASU Piano Prep Program, after serving as its Teaching Assistant for three years. Some of the curriculum she was responsible for at ASU include: group piano courses for music undergraduates, weekly lessons for undergraduate and graduate music majors, and assisting in piano pedagogy courses for undergraduate and graduate students. Her students' achievements include admissions to the Bachelor of Music program (in piano) at the Manhattan School of Music, B.M. in Music Therapy (with piano as primary instrument) at ASU, and the Master of Music program (in piano performance and pedagogy) at ASU. Ms. Tchoi has served as the ASU chapter president of the Music Teachers National Association for six years, and is an evaluator for the Arizona Study Program. She has been published in the e- MTNA journal, and presented at the annual Arizona State Music Teachers Association state conference and East Valley Music Teachers Association pedagogy workshop. In California, she served as an adjudicator at the Southwestern Youth Music Festival, and was also a member of the Music Teachers’ Association of California, as well as the California Association of Professional Music Teachers. Dr. Tchoi is fluent in English and Korean, and has studied French, German, and Italian. She has been recommended twice to the final selection for a Study/Research Grant to Germany offered by the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, for which she had been selected as an Alternate in 2015-16. Dr. Tchoi was the Second Prize winner at the Jacob Flier International Piano Competition in 2016. With a generous scholarship from the Vladimir & Haewon Feltsman Piano Foundation, she studied at the Hochschule für Musik in Detmold, Germany in fall of 2016.

Karissa Thomson, flutist, praised for her rich sound, impeccable technique, energy, and professionalism, is an active musician, soloist, and teacher in the Phoenix Metropolitan area. Since beginning her studies at the age of nine, she has held principal positions in the Metropolitan Youth Symphony, the Phoenix Youth Symphony, the Brigham Young University Symphony, the BYU Philharmonic Orchestra, and the BYU Chamber Orchestra. Performance with these ensembles provided opportunities to perform across the world, including the United States, Italy, Hungary, Slovenia, and Turkey. As a concerto competition winner she has soloed with the Four Seasons Orchestra, the BYU Symphony Orchestra, and the BYU Philharmonic Orchestra. In competition, she has been a finalist in the Utah and Arizona MTNA Young Artist Divisions, an alternate in the National Flute Association Orchestral Masterclass Competition, and a finalist in the Da Capo Alliance Paris Flute Class. In addition to her orchestral and solo endeavors, Karissa is a committed educator; her students consistently perform well in regional and state level competitions. Apart from maintaining her private studio, she has been featured as a guest lecturer and ensemble coach at the Arizona Flute Society Summer camp as well as a chamber ensemble flute coach at Mesa Community College. Intent on instilling a passion for music in youth, she has also held a position as a camp counselor at the BYU Summer Music Festival. Advocating music and music education for both children and adults is one of her long-standing passions. Karissa completed her undergraduate studies in Flute Performance from the Brigham Young University School of Music, studying under Dr. April Clayton.

A Native Russian, Natalya Thran, received her formal music education in the former Soviet Union. She earned her Master’s degree in Music with Honors from Tashkent State Conservatory and her Master’s in Arts from the University of Nevada, Reno. Natalya came to the USA after winning a competition in the former USSR. The prize of the competition was a scholarship to study in the USA. Natalya Thran is a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music by MTNA and currently serves as the President of the Arizona State Music Teachers Association. Natalya Thran is an experienced independent piano teacher of all ages and levels of students. Her students have won numerous state and local competitions in the states of Nevada and Arizona. She is a frequent adjudicator and clinician in Nevada and Arizona. Her piano duet students represented the state of Arizona in the MTNA Southwest Division Competitions. Currently, she resides with her family in Gilbert, Arizona.

 Hello!  My name is Marcy Trupe, I'm a professional educator and musician with 41 years of teaching experience in elementary education and music. I taught in  Mesa Schools for 22 years, have a BA Degree in Elementary Education with a Minor in Music, and received my Master's Degree from Northern Arizona University.      My piano studio is located in my home in Mesa and I teach on my Baldwin Grand, which my students enjoy playing. My goal is to instill the love of music in each of my students. I'm a member of the East Valley Music Teachers Association, which enables my students the opportunities to perform in recitals and other enjoyable events.   My piano instruction began in grade school and continued through college. I've held various positions as Baldwin Piano Studio teacher, church pianist, organist and choir director throughout the years. I'm presently accepting students from beginning to intermediate levels. Please fill free to call me for more information and we'll set up a time that will work for both of our schedules.                                                                                                    

Umbrianna Music Studio embraces the love of music through classical study. We welcome the study of classical voice at all levels and beginning and intermediate piano students.

- Wealth of private studio and university level piano teaching experience from four universities, three countries and two continents, with national teacher certification - Decades of extensive performing experience from Europe, Canada and the US - Comprehensive experience in, and knowledge of, Western and Eastern European performance and teaching techniques - Students attending and winning local, state, and international piano competitions SHORT BIO Dr. Jelena Vladikovic, NCTM brings performing and pedagogical experience from four universities, three countries and two continents. She began concert career at 15 after winning the most prestigious national piano competition, after which she went on to win several national and international piano competitions. She regularly tours in Europe, Canada and the US, and appeared on radio and television.  Her performing excellence was recognized by Kawai US and Kawai Canada with a title, Kawai Artist. Scholarships for excellence took her to some of the world's most eminent schools and teachers: - Evgeni Timakin (Moscow Central Music School), - Pavel Serbryakov (Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatory, St. Petersburg, Russia), - Guido Agosti (Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Rome, Italy), - Francois Glorieux (Royal Conservatory, Antwerpen, Belgium), and - Robert Silverman (UBC, Vancouver, Canada) Dr. Vladikovic, a nationally certified music teacher, is the recipient of numerous awards for her pedagogical work including the ASU Teaching Excellence Award and the ASU Disability Resource Center Award for her work with gifted students with learning disabilities, which is also the focus of her pioneering research and doctoral dissertation. Royal Conservatory Music Development Program awarded her the Founding Teacher designation for her "contribution to establishing a national standard for developing musicians in the US." In addition to the MTNA certification, Royal Conservatory of Music has also awarded her a professional designation as a Certified Piano Teaching Specialist for all levels, from beginner to advanced. Dr. Vladikovic is a regularly invited to presenterand/or perform at the local, state, national, international, and world conferences. They include: MTNA, ASMTA, World Piano Teachers Association, The American Musicological Society and the Society for Music Theory, The Society for Ethnomusicology, The College Music Society International Conference, and she frequently conducts professional development seminars in the US and Canada.  Dr. Vladikovic is currently on the piano faculty at the Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, where she serves as a subject matter expert for piano and piano pedagogy, and teaches piano performance, piano pedagogy, piano literature, and class piano.  Although widely sought as a piano teacher, she maintains only a small private studio, with students traveling weekly from across the state to study with her. Teaching philosophy: please visit the website for information on this and other aspects of Dr. Vladikovic's teaching.

 Lynn Wagner has been teaching at Lynn Wagner's School of Music in AZ for 16 years with over 25 years of experience.  She began her teaching in Mc Henry, IL in 1988 and has been teaching full-time since then.  She also is a member of the Phoenix Music Teachers Association for the past 16 years.  Her music education is in theory and performance for piano and organ.  Along with her teaching experience, her performing experience over the past 26 years includes playing for church services, accompanying choirs,  directing bell choirs, weddings, funerals and school functions. Lynn enjoys teaching students of all ages and levels.  She is able to connect with each individual student to make learning fun and enjoyable.  The piano lessons are customized for each student to learn note-reading, ear training, rhythm and theory.  There are many opportunities for performing in recitals, competitions, AZ Study Program and more.Lynn has a beautiful teaching studio in her home and also does lessons in her students' homes.  She teaches in Cave Creek, N. Scottsdale, Desert Hills, Anthem and the area of I17 and Carefree Hwy.  For more information, please contact Lynn at 480-251-3735 or email at lynnwagner1@hotmail.com 

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After earning a Master's Degree in Vocal Performance, Corinne Walker studied voice with Ellen Faull for 11 years. Her former students include Audra McDonald, Sarah Brightman and Dawn Upshaw. Continued lessons with Todd Gordon, Seth Riggs; he taught Michael Jackson, Barbara Streisand, David Archuleta. Corinne specializes in Classical and Musical Theatre Master's Degree in Music - Vocal Performance - Texas State University, San Marcos Bachelor's of Music - Vocal Performance emphasis - Brigham Young University Alexander Technique - Dr. Kurt-Alexander Zeller Seth Riggs Voice lessons and "Pop Singing Workshop" Member of National Association of Teachers of Singing ​ Corinne has appeared in dozens of Musical Theater productions and plays and sang opera in college.

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After receiving her Piano degree from the University of Kentucky, Celia has dedicated 35 years of teaching piano to all ages and levels in Lexington. She is excited to bring her love of music and passion for teaching to Fountain Hills, AZ.By instructing students in the warm, supportive environment of her home, Celia enjoys inspiring her students to develop a love for all styles of music. Her comprehensive study including repertoire, ear training, theory, and technique, provide a great musical foundation.From classical to contemporary selections, Celia will personalize each student's repertoire to fit his or her needs and interests. She wants her students to really enjoy playing the piano!To showcase her students' achievements, Celia hosts performance parties and recitals throughout the year. Celia is an active member of MTNA, PMTA, and NFMC, organizations which bring many opportunities for performance for her students.Call today to schedule lessons and begin or continue your musical journey!

Candy Welner has been teaching private piano lessons and theory lessons for over 30 years. She studied at the Royal Conservatory of Music at the University of Toronto, and The School of Fine Arts at York University. Her teachers included Harvey Silver, Jazz pianist Alan Ray, and Earle Moss. She has studied piano pedagogy extensively, and is continually updating her teaching style in conformance with the latest research. She enjoys utilizing technology to make her teaching more effective and fun for her students, and believes in individualized teaching to meet the needs of each student. She specializes in teaching preschoolers through high school aged students only

Originally from Buffalo NY, Henry has been teaching piano for over a decade. He has experience playing with major orchestras such as the Buffalo Philharmonic. Henry first started playing the piano at the age of 3, and considers the piano to be an extension of himself. He is classically trained yet is open to any and all forms of music.

Private piano and violin lessons for all ages. (I also teach beginning cello, viola, bass, and guitar.) My studio is located at Baseline and Power Roads. In rare cases, I will come to you for an extra $60/month. Weekly lessons are 30, 45, or 60 minutes long (depending on skill level, age, and experience), and I give prizes, rewards, incentives for practicing and achievement (Music needs to be FUN). I have a Bachelor's Degree in Music from Arizona State University. I teach students (any and all ages) music in a way that reaches them and instills a lifelong love of music. I adapt lessons to the student's individual needs and learning styles. Working with the student, I help them understand where we're going in lessons and why we're covering the things we're covering. I help my students set goals, explaining what the goals will do for their overall playing. Learning to play music takes discipline and commitment, but it can also be fun and enjoyable and inspiring. I give prizes, rewards, and incentives for achievement (long-term and short-term) to motivate, inspire and nurture my students. I also offer lots of varied performance opportunities throughout the year to spice things up and remind them why they want to learn music. Seeing other kids doing what they do (playing the piano, etc.) always gives kids a boost of energy to keep improving. It helps them see what they could sound like in the future. Seeing their peers playing makes them want to play better. It's a very important part of learning. I also help students prepare to play at their own performance opportunities such as church functions, Regional and All-state auditions, Metropolitan Youth Symphony, East Valley Youth Symphony, Phoenix Youth Guild, Mesa Youth Orchestra, Mesa Young People's Orchestra, school orchestras, school choirs, school bands, and school jazz bands, etc. (All these activities promote learning in my studio.)I teach all aspects of music including, but not limited to, classical music training, technique, scales, chords, arpeggios, phrasing, feeling, styling, ear training, reading music, playing by ear, classical repertoire, popular repertoire, jazz, music history, music theory, how to write your own songs(composition), improvisation, sight reading, fiddling, etc.I've been teaching for 20 years, and I've been playing violin and piano since I was five years old (my mother was a piano teacher, so I grew up with music and teaching). I've also studied voice, cello, viola, bass, guitar, organ, and a bit of brass, woodwinds, and percussion. I've played in church functions, national orchestra events, school orchestra, honor orchestras, accompanying singers, etc. for my entire life. Music is what I do. Tuition Policy: For a 30 minute lesson once a week, it's $127.50/month, every month, regardless of how many weeks there are. Payment is due at the beginning of the month for the whole month. I accept cash, checks, venmo, paypal. (go to bottom of page for details of tuition policy) I am a member of: East Valley Music Teachers Association (EVMTA) Arizona State Music Teachers Association (ASMTA) Desert Valley Music Teachers Association (DVMTA) American String Teachers Association National Music Teachers Association Events: DVMTA/EVMTA/ASMTA events including: MARATHON DAY/MUSIC IN THE MALL: a recital at the mall, or a retirement community; COMPOSERS CELEBRATION CONCERT: an opportunity to perform in a concert dedicated to a specific type of music; ARIZONA STUDY PROGRAM: an intense theory training program with a written theory test at the end of the year as well as a chance to play for and be critiqued by a master adjudicator at ASU; ORIGINAL COMPOSITION FESTIVAL: where I help students write their own songs; CAVALCADE/ENSEMBLE: where students perform duets as a group at Mountain View High School or ; MUSIC CARNIVAL: preparation for the AZ Study Program, where students play fun music games and review theory concepts in a fun way; ORGAN STOP PIZZA PARTY: a pizza party at Organ Stop Pizza; AWARDS IN EXCELLENCE: a competition where winning students receive a trophy and a cash prize; ACHIEVEMENT DAY: an opportunity to be critiqued on songs, playing ability and technique, composition, music theory, music history, ear training, duet playing, etc. Students receive a ribbon or trophy depending on the level they enter; DEVOTED PERFORMER AWARD: where students meeting the requirements get a large trophy and a cash prize; OUTSTANDING SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP: where graduating seniors can apply for a scholarship (cash prize) toward college due to their dedication and talent in music; FALL/SPRING/SENIOR RECITALS: opportunity for the best, most prepared students to perform among the best of other teachers' students at My First Piano; HONORS RECITAL/PIANO COMPETITION/PRIZE PERFORMERS: more opportunities to compete and perform; I also hold my own private recitals each year of just my own students at My First Piano.   Parents always ask me about how to MOTIVATE their kids to practice, so I'm including a bit here: First, nobody wants to practice. They want to "play" piano/violin, not "practice" piano/violin. Unfortunately, playing requires enough practice to get to the point where you can just read and play music, or just sit down and make up your own music. (Just like it takes years of learning to read and write before you can sit down and enjoy reading the Harry Potter or Twilight series.)That being said, here are things that work well for most people:Routine: If you can find a time for practicing that works on a consistent basis, this is the ideal situation. Some people practice before they go to school, some practice right when they get home from school and before homework [homework will get done no matter what because it has to, but practicing doesn't "have" to get done, so if it's the last thing of the day, most people are too tired to do it.] So in general, the earlier the better, although that's not the case for everybody. You'll have to see what works best for you. Again, I emphasize that it should NOT be the last thing you do for the day. If you're tired, and all you want to do is relax, anything you do besides relaxing is going to be un-enjoyable. And if it becomes the routine, you'll eventually start to resent practicing, not because you don't want to play/learn music, but because you're associating music with being tired and everything else that goes along with trying to wind down at the end of the day. In rare cases, I've seen the opposite be true, where practicing helps the child unwind from the day - but that is extremely rare. Environment: The ideal environment varies from person to person - some need absolute quiet and isolation, with no one else in the room to distract them. Some need the parent sitting in the same room so that they don't feel alone, or even sitting with them on the piano bench helping them practice. Others can't have their parents near them because they feel like they're being watched/controlled/judged/et cetera and it makes them anxious and resentful. Etc. Etc. The dynamics between parent/child, sibling/sibling, and student/practice are extremely varied. Just pay attention to whatever your kid is presenting, and don't hesitate to ask for suggestions. Punishment/Reward: Practicing should never be a punishment. But it can be a "chore". If you do chore charts, like cleaning your room, taking out the garbage, etc., practicing can be on the chore chart too. And then they can mark off their chores as they finish them, and if they don't get their chores done, they don't get to go play with friends, watch TV, play video games, or whatever fun thing is happening that day. On the flip side, if they do get all their chores done, they can go play with friends, or they can go play video games, or watch TV, etc. (As a side note, if there's something genuinely unique or special happening, never use "you didn't practice, so you don't get to go to this" or practicing and music will immediately and suddenly become something the kid resents.)Then, you can also have an overall reward system, like, if they do all their chores every day for the whole week, or the whole month, then they get a treat (i.e. a new piece of clothing, a new toy, a new app for their tablet, an ice cream, a trip to the movies, a play date with friends, a lunch date with a parent --- whatever will excite and motivate the individual kid.)You can also set up a point system - they get 1 point for every day they practice or 1 point for every ten minutes they practice, and then have different rewards/prizes for certain amounts of points - 300 points = xbox game, lego set, trip to Castles and Coasters, etc. Or 1 point = $1, so they can save up points and then buy whatever they want with the points they've earned - remember, 1 point can be whatever you make it - ten minutes, thirty minutes, whatever. The point system for time practiced has very tangible results - it's not an all or nothing system. Every time they practice they're earning points toward a "big" goal, like a lego set, or video game, or a sleepover, or something that they wouldn't otherwise get. And make sure that whatever system you use is only used for music, to make sure that it's a reward they wouldn't otherwise get. For some people, it helps to set a timer to let them know how long they need to sit at the piano. Or a stopwatch that will keep track of how long they practiced, then they can add that time to their points chart. I've seen parents use practicing as a way to get out of doing things the kids don't want to do, such as, "If you're practicing the piano, you don't have to be doing yard work. But as soon as you stop practicing, you're joining the rest of the family and doing yard work/housework." You'd be surprised at how much time kids can spend on the piano when it gets them out of cleaning the bathroom or doing dishes. Another straightforward way to motivate kids to practice is having them earn electronics time by practicing. So many minutes of practice equals so minutes on their electronics. With these methods, they could easily run out of things to practice and get bored, but that can be a good thing - after they've practiced their normal lesson stuff, playing around on the piano, being creative, making up songs and just seeing how different things sound can inspire them not only to grow talents they didn't even know they had but also to enjoy playing more because "playing" and "practicing" are two very different things. If all we ever get to do is the admittedly sometimes frustrating practicing stuff, it can become stale and joyless. But if you're sitting at the piano longer and just goofing around and creating stuff, that creative part of the brain gets sparked and it can reignite the passion and excitement for music. So while it is necessary to insist on proper practicing, you do also want to encourage that playful part too. A good general rule for how much a student should be practicing is this: practice five days a week, each song/scale/item three to five times each day. (Of course this varies with age and skill level. Every person is different and I will help them figure out the best ways for them to practice.) I also recommend students listen to classical music each week, and/or the CD that correlates with their music curriculum. The more they listen to (and move to) music, the better. You can set up a similar reward system for listening to classical music too. Or just put it on while you're driving around in the car, while they're doing homework, etc. (Listening to classical music has a ton of benefits aside from helping them to learn music better and faster - just google it and you'll find tons of data on this.) Hope this helps!  Details of Tuition Policy: Some months there are 5 weeks, some there are 4 weeks, some there are 3 weeks. Over time, it all balances out. My basic rate is $60/hour, or $30/half hour. There are 52 weeks in a year, minus one week for the week of Christmas equals 51 weeks. 51 weeks x $30/half hour lesson = $1530/year. $1530 divided by 12 months = $127.50/month. So, it's $127.50/month for a half-hour lesson once a week, regardless of how many weeks there are in a month, including one week off for Christmas. For vacations/missed classes/illnesses/makeups: If you know you'll miss a scheduled lesson for a valid reason (i.e. family vacation, school concert, illness, etc.), let me know as far in advance as possible. If you let me know in advance, then I will do my best to reschedule that lesson. If you no-call/no-show, you forfeit that lesson and its payment, and do not get a makeup lesson or a refund. If the student is sick, and you call to let me know, I will do my best to schedule a makeup. If you no-call/no-show for any reason, you forfeit that lesson and its payment.  During the summer, we can schedule double lessons on the weeks you're here to makeup for the weeks you're gone, or have two lessons in one week - the second lesson turns into a "how to practice" session, which is always very beneficial. If I could have two or more days every week with my students it would be amazing! They would excel so fast. But that's not usually possible, so the weeks where we do a makeup and have two classes are very valuable. As a side note, I do have students that I see multiple times every week and they move at a much faster pace, so if you're interested in that let me know. Here's what a few students have said about me:  "Tiffany is an amazing instructor and my kids have done so well in the year that we have been working with her! They enjoy lessons and always talk about how she tries to incorporate their personal likes and interests into the music that they are learning to play. I have had experience with many instructors as a student myself, and I am so pleased with Tiffany's work, attitude, and commitment to my children's music education. I highly, highly recommend Tiffany Westlake as a piano instructor for your student regardless of level." --Anjie "My boys have been working with Tiffany for almost a year. The change I've seen in them musically has been invaluable. All my boys sing in choirs and have voice coaches but since starting piano, they've excelled in areas of range and technical identification of chords. For instance, my 14 year old recently scored top three in the Regional chorus auditions in "sight reading". (A classical piece is given to the student 5 minutes before they go before the judges to sing) When my son came home he was ecstatic -- his first words were "I know its because of Tiffany! I was imagining myself playing it on the piano and I could hear what it was supposed to sound like. . ." My boys range from 17 years old to 7 years old and Tiffany works fabulously with all of them! She's patient and encouraging and a welcome presence every time she walks through the door." ---Lori 

I love music and wish to share that love and passion with others. I strive to maintain a patient and encouraging teaching style. Over 15 years teaching experience. Individualized lessons include theory and technique. Experience teaching children with learning disabilities. Currently, my studio teaches students ages 4 and older. Complimentary Introductory Lesson!

My number one goal is to create an environment in which anyone can have fun while learning to express themselves through music.  Music is meant to be enjoyed! I have been playing piano since the age of 5 and studied briefly as a vocal performance major. Teaching is an opportunity for me to share my passion for music and I love nothing more than watching the transformation of a student as they learn they have that same passion. 30 min piano or voice lessons: $25 45 min "sing and play" lessons: $40

Single mother of a 7 year old girl who has been taking piano lessons for 2.5 years now.

DMA. candidate, Arizona State University; MM. Cleveland Institute of Music; MM. Central Conservatory of Music (Beijing, China); BM. Southchina Normal University

Dr. Yi-Hui Wu holds a Doctoral of Musical Arts from the University of Texas at Austin studying with Bion Tsang. Currently she teaches at Chandler-Gilbert Community College and is a principal substitute cellist with the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra. In addition to performing, Dr. Wu is a dedicated teacher with 10+ years of experience and has served on the faculty of the University of Texas at Austin String Project. Several of her students have been selected to all-state high school orchestras and the Phoenix Youth Symphony, as well as played as soloists with school orchestras. She has completed Book 1 and 2 of the Suzuki cello teacher training. Dr. Wu is also an experienced pianist and has taught piano lessons for over 10 years. Several of her piano students have earned Superior rankings in the Arizona Study Program.

 EDUCATION I received my master's degree in Piano Performance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1986 and my bachelor's degree in Piano Performance from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1983.  EXPERIENCE - TEACHING My first experience in teaching  piano students began in 1983, and I have consistently taught since then.  I was fortunate to be awarded a teaching assistantship in group piano during my study at the University of Illinois.  In addition to teaching group piano to college music majors, part of the teaching assistantship involved giving private lessons to children and adults.  Dr. James Lyke, who has written many books on teaching piano, was the professor who directed my teaching.  After receiving my master's degree, I returned to Madison.  For the next six years I taught piano students in addition to maintaining a full-time office job.  Early in 1993 I began teaching piano full-time.  My lessons generally include the use of a method book, technic book and theory book.  Students also work on piano solos in various styles, from classical to jazz and pop.  EXPERIENCE - PLAYING I maintained my own level of playing by accompanying for University of Wisconsin-Madison music students.  I played for violin, viola and cello students as well as clarinet and flute students and performed in numerous recitals.  Teachers of some of these UW-Madison students include Vartan Manoogian, David Perry, Sally Chisholm, Tyrone Greive, Parry Karp, Uri Vardi, Linda Bartley and Stephanie Jutt. 

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Dr. Jessica Yam received her education from New England Conservatory, Eastman School of Music, San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and Arizona State University.  She has a particular affinity for Chopin and was one of two national recipients of the Chopin Foundation of the United States Scholarship in the early 2000s.  Her teaching is primarily based on the Russian school, which has been fundamental in her training, and she has taught for over 15 years.  In addition to instructing preparatory level students, she teaches at ASU and has also taught as piano professor at Southwestern College.  She currently serves on the ASMTA Board of Directors and is the chairman of the 2016 ASMTA Conference.  

Graduated from SUNY at Buffalo with two master's degrees in music: piano solo performance, and chamber music and piano accompaniment. More than 30 years of piano teaching experiences. Mesa Community College adjunct faculty for seven years. Own a private piano studio, and a composer for children's Bible songs.

Hi!  My name is Hannah Young.  In my piano studio, students are taught in a constructivist, interactive environment.  Students discover their own taste in music by playing music from various genres.  Creativity is encouraged as students learn music theory concepts through creating their own music.  Students are motivated intrinsically as they prepare for performing opportunities and record their pieces and compositions.  Lessons are tailored to fit the unique personality, needs, level, and stage of development of each individual student.  I accept highly motivated, hard-working students who display enthusiasm for music and learning.  To take a photo tour of the studio, please visit melodiamusicstudio.webs.com.

Thomas is a graduate of the renowned Berklee School of Music.  For the past 25 years, he has enjoyed a diverse career as a soloist, band leader, theater conductor, studio musician, music teacher, and composer.  Mr. Young teaches Jazz, Classical, and Popular styles.  He uses the TEY music method for instruction "Blending Tradition with Innovation."

PianoWill travle to student's homes.Areas of travle: Central Phoenix Area