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Creative Piano Lessons Designed Around the Music You Love
Marshal Y.

4.3 (14 ratings)

92 hours tutoring

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I'm a patient, experienced piano teacher working with kids, teens, and adults — including complete beginners.

I tailor every lesson to the student: their taste in music, their goals, how they learn best. You'll build real skills — reading, chords, rhythm, technique, ear training, improvisation, theory — through music you actually want to play. I also draw on a background in psychology and learning development to break things into manageable steps, which comes in handy with students who...

I'm a patient, experienced piano teacher working with kids, teens, and adults — including complete beginners.

I tailor every lesson to the student: their taste in music, their goals, how they learn best. You'll build real skills — reading, chords, rhythm, technique, ear training, improvisation, theory — through music you actually want to play. I also draw on a background in psychology and learning development to break things into manageable steps, which comes in handy with students who have ADHD or other learning differences.

Outside of teaching, I've composed and performed both solo and with bands, spanning diverse genres from R&B and jazz to world music, pop, and blues. To sharpen my songwriting, I've analyzed hundreds of pop songs, and that same skill lets me simplify and rearrange pieces to fit each student's style and experience level. This background helps me teach students to go beyond just reading the notes on the page — to make music their own (and even make their own music).

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Education

Yale College
History
Purdue University
Masters
Dick Grove School of Music
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General Music

General Music

I hold a BA from Yale College, a Certificate in Jazz Piano and Composition from DIck Grove School of Music, an Instructor Certificate from Kaplan, and an MBA from Purdue University. In addition to teaching Music, Math, English, and ESL to students of diverse ages, backgrounds, and skill levels, for over 20 years, I've performed solo jazz piano and played with Jazz, R&B, and top 40 ensembles in diverse settings including the Chevron and Filipino Jazz Festivals, and the Fairmount, RItz-Carlton, and Claremont hotels. What distinguishes me from other teachers is that I tailor lessons to students’ unique personalities, learning styles, and musical preferences. Consequently, no two lessons are the same. Depending on students’ needs, customized lessons have included site reading, harmony, technique, ear training -- as well as learning songs.
Music Theory

Music Theory

BA, Yale (minor: Music) Certificate/Diploma, Grove School of Music
Piano

Piano

I hold a BA from Yale College, a certificate in Jazz Piano and Composition from DIck Grove School of Music, an Instructor Certificate from Kaplan, and an MBA from Purdue University. In addition to teaching Music, Math, English, and ESL to students of diverse ages, backgrounds, and skill levels, for over 20 years, I've performed solo jazz piano and played with jazz, R&B, and top 40 ensembles in diverse settings including the Chevron and Philipino Jazz Festivals, and the Fairmount, RItz-Carlton, and Claremont hotels. What distinguishes me from other teachers is that I tailor lessons to students’ unique personalities, learning styles, and musical preferences. Consequently, no two lessons are the same. Depending on students’ needs, customized lessons have included site reading, harmony, technique, ear training -- as well as learning songs. Tutoring students in Math and English and having completed 10 Undergraduate psychology courses has also helped me understand how students best absorb and retain new information.
Reading

Reading

I have taught English and ESL to students of numerous ages and backgrounds. After working with me in Reading and Writing, an ESL community college student improved her grades dramatically, matriculated to USF where she received Cum Laude Honors, and eventually earned an auditing position at PwC. I've had similar success tutoring 1st generation grade school children in English (reading and writing), Math, and History and coaching at-risk high school students.
Algebra 1
Elementary Math
English
Grammar
Prealgebra
Proofreading
Vocabulary
Writing
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looking for genuinely personalized lessons? right here.

Had my first lesson recently, and honestly nothing but good things to note. As someone that teaches more than just piano he's first off a excellent communicator and immediately gauged where to start based on my skills and not just a lesson plan that everyone/anyone can get. If you want someone to work with you from where your current skill sets are you shouldn't look elsewhere. Looking forward to learning under Marshal for as long as possible, and i genuinely implore whoever might be considering him to do the same! Truly a real educator.

Lindsey, 1 lesson with Marshal

Dedicated, Creative and Knowledgeable Tutor

Since the first day that Marshal began tutoring our daughter, we've noticed immediate improvements with her reading. He's very patient, thoughtful and creative. His understanding of how to communicate with children really enhances his teaching abilities. Furthermore, Marshal is super flexible when our family has to travel, so our daughter doesn't miss her lessons. He makes himself available for online appointments. We highly recommend Marshal as a tutor!

Travis, 10 lessons with Marshal

Knowledgeable

he lessons with Marshal? I will give him a B+; however, I am still planning using his services next year. He helped me with some tips when I was in an emergency to complete my final exams and I didn't understand some concepts. He took the time to explain me for this past semester from my Music 100 class, Fundamentals and Theory of Music, complicated lessons for me. Thank you!

Fanny, 7 lessons with Marshal

Very skilled and knowledgeable.

Having never played the piano or any other musical instrument I need a tutor that is very patient. Marshal takes the time to explain things. Looking forward to more lessons.

Will, 9 lessons with Marshal
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