The Studio and More
THE STUDIO
My studio is in my home, located in Ballwin, Missouri. Lessons are taught on a Yamaha CX2 Grand Piano and a Yamaha CVP 609 Clavionva. In addition, online lessons via FaceTime, Zoom or Google Meet are available to those students who cannot attend in person.
MUSIC GENRES
Students will be exposed to a variety of music styles including Classical, traditional, sacred, popular, folk, jazz and blues. A variety of comprehensive courses which include note reading, theory, technique, sight reading, and ear training are used with each student.
ENSEMBLE EXPERIENCES
Students will have the opportunity for ensemble play, including duets, duo, trios, quartets and more. These experiences teach students to listen in a different way from solo playing. Not only do students need to execute the correct notes, phrasing, articulation, balance, dynamics and tempo changes of their own playing, they must do so while listening to another pianist or instrumentalist. Ensemble play strenghthens a students rhythm immensely. Not only is ensemble work an excellent way to teach musicianship, but it is incredibly fun.
PERFORMANCES AND RECITALS
There are several opportunities for performances and adjudicated festivals throughout the year, which are listed on the studio calendar. The Fall Recital and Spring Recital and Awards are included with tuition. St. Louis Arch Cup, Sonatina Festival, Clavinova Festival, Sacred Music Festival and Federation Festival have entry fees that are listed on each events page.