Piano Lessons in Warren County, OH

Private and Group Piano Lessons in Warren County

Private Lessons At My Studio

Many of the families and adults in the Piano Kats community elect private 1-on-1 piano lessons. These are great for adults who have questions, curiosities, and unique goals in music, or for children who learn more effectively without peers in the room. We will spend time on technique, reading, ear training, and more in each lesson, and we will always have fun and engaging music in progress. I also dig into my students’ interests — we can use your favorite movie or video game soundtrack as a learning tool, for instance. For private 1-on-1 piano lessons, please get in touch.

Fun Group Piano Classes

My piano classes are filled with fun and camaraderie. We work through a shared curriculum (like Piano Safari or Faber Piano Adventures), but there is lots of room for individualized attention and multi-level learning within the same room. Each student gets a high quality keyboard, and because we have multiple students, we are able to play helpful and memorable games. Students have the added benefit of playing ensemble music together, even as beginners. This is often the highlight of each semester, and I’ve found that my students are highly motivated to practice their music so that they can support their new friends.

Music Theory Classes

I am highly active within the local homeschool community, and I’m able to offer music theory courses for interested middle and high schoolers. Whether your child wants to take AP courses, participate in ABRSM or RCM exams, or apply for a music degree, these theory classes will help them understand music at a deeper level and appreciate art from various genres.

Specific Musical Concepts You Can Learn

My piano students gain a well-rounded knowledge of the piano and music in general. The following list is not exhaustive; if you have any specific questions or requests, let me know.

Learn To Play With Good Technique

Things like hand position, posture, and the absense of tension in the arms and shoulders is more important than many new pianists realize. I help my students with all of the above, right from our first lesson. Good technique leads to:

• The ability to play with greater speed over time

• The ability to play with greater dynamic contrast and tone

• Avoidance of injury, carpal tunnel, and other common issues among pianists

Learn To Read Music

I’ve been studying pedagogy for many years, and I have methods, games, drills and more that help my students learn to read music fluently. This starts with identifying notes on the staff and the keyboard, but you will be amazed as your reading skills evolve. Eventually, you’ll be able to sight read Bach, Chopin, Beethoven, pop songs and more. This can also unlock the ability to collaborate with other musicians or work as an accompanist.

Learn Musicianship

You and your audience will appreciate piano music more when it’s played expressively. We practice dynamic contrast, musical interpretation, and skills like voicing the melody line. We also engage in ear training, and when paired with my students’ knowledge of music theory, this practice can help students learn to improvise and even write music.

Keen Sense of Rhythm

Pianists, vocalists and other classical musicians often get a reputation for being liberal with tempo and rhythm. The musician may chalk this up to rubato, but very often, this is simply because the musician has not developed a strong sense of rhythm. From day one, my piano students learn to count and maintain tempo. We will learn quarter notes, half notes, whole notes, and more, and you will be able to identify time signatures.

There is So Much More to Learn

Learning the piano is a journey. I will be with you from the beginning, introducing new concepts in a logical and attainable manner. As you improve, we can start working on intermediate and advanced piano literature, learn the art of selecting music for auditions and competitions, and anything else you would like to pursue.

Location Info For My Warren County, OH Piano Lessons

My studio is located in the Maineville neighborhood, and I serve students from Hopkinsville, Kings Mills, Murdock, Pleasant Plain, and as far away as Cincinnati. For those interested in after school lessons, I’m located just minutes away from JF Burns Elementary School, and there are coffee shops and grocery stores in the area if you’d like to run errands while your child takes lessons.