I am a classically-trained pianist and music enthusiast seeking intermediate-to-advanced piano students that wish to expand their musical minds through collaboration, performance, listening, learning, and intellectual discussion. My ideal student will have a reasonable command of the basics of classical piano and have a strong desire to improve their interpretive abilities, musical reasoning, and theoretical knowledge, so that they can be better informed, polished musicians and humans. All...
I am a classically-trained pianist and music enthusiast seeking intermediate-to-advanced piano students that wish to expand their musical minds through collaboration, performance, listening, learning, and intellectual discussion. My ideal student will have a reasonable command of the basics of classical piano and have a strong desire to improve their interpretive abilities, musical reasoning, and theoretical knowledge, so that they can be better informed, polished musicians and humans. All ages are welcome.
As an example, a student may be looking for additional help in connection with an upcoming performance, or to enrich their understanding of a particular work that has become stale or less interesting over time. My hope is that I can help reinvigorate active engagement with, and excitement over, classical music. The structure of my lessons adapt to the needs of each individual student, and will generally involve some combination of performance practice, listening, history, theory, technical practice, and discussion.
My background includes 20+ years of experience with piano performance, competing, and teaching individuals and chamber music ensembles, and I am currently pursuing my Master of Music in Music Education. I have a well-balanced life and established career as an attorney, and bring an intellectual, broad-based perspective to music learning and enjoyment. I am regularly keeping up with the latest scholarship on piano and music pedagogy from a technical, theoretical, and practical perspective, to ensure that my students are engaging with music in a holistic and effective manner that promotes lifelong engagement.
Please get in touch if you are interested in having an initial meeting (in person at a public location in Manhattan, or virtually) to discuss your experience and music goals, and we can tailor a lesson plan that fits your needs.
