Inspiring Artistic Exploration and Musical Expression
When children are in their creative flow, trusting their intuition and playful curiosity, they unlock immense potential for effortless growth—in perception, musicality, instrumental skills, and creative initiative.
My approach is to inspire and nurture these moments, guiding them further into their possibilities through artistic partnering. This method has proven highly effective and rewarding for students at all levels, fostering a joyful connection to music and a strong foundation for their artistic journey.
Foster Your Child’s Unique Artistic Strength and Talent
Piano | Drums | Brass | Wind Instruments at All Levels
Piano
Develop skills in reading music, coordination, improvisation, and composition. For those using an electric keyboard, we also explore a variety of sounds and creative possibilities.
Drums
Focus on cultivating embodied rhythmic awareness, interplay skills, and drawing inspiration from diverse percussion traditions around the world.
Winds and Brass
Learn essential techniques for playing the instrument proficiently, including effective warm-ups, helpful exercises, and engaging repertoire to enhance the musical journey.
Active Listening
For all instruments—foster senses through introducing music from various genres—western classical, contemporary, jazz, world and traditional music, field recording, etc.
This Is the Perfect Musical Journey for Your Child If:
- You want your child to learn music through creativity and exploration, rather than a top-down approach.
- You want your child to build strong instrumental skills while also embracing improvisation and composition.
- You value a balance between structured learning and playful, intuitive discovery.
- You’re looking for an approach that encourages confidence and self-expression in music, helping your child find their own unique sound.
- You want to introduce your child to a rich listening experience, exposing them to top-level music from various genres to broaden their musical horizons.
FAQs
How is your teaching method different from other music lessons?
My teaching method adapts to each student’s unique abilities, vitality, and focus. Rather than relying on pre-set musical materials, I introduce various skills, musical knowledge, and values through creative exploration that unfolds in the moment with the child. This approach keeps children engaged with curiosity and excitement while fostering their natural gifts and creative potential.
What can I expect during a typical lesson?
Each lesson begins with a check-in to explore recent musical inspirations and challenges, followed by a warm-up. From there, we take one of two pathways, depending on the child’s interests and focus:
Exploring Improvisation:
Through free play inspired by the child’s current mood and creativity, we discover a musical idea to explore together. Using this idea as a foundation, I introduce various techniques and skills, while also accompanying the student musically to develop it into a unique composition.
Learning a Specific Piece:
If the child feels inspired by a particular piece of music, we dive into learning it with a focus on embodying its musicality. Together, we listen to the recordings of legendary performances to uncover its expressive qualities. We then approach it step by step, working carefully on phrasing and interpretation to cultivate a deeper understanding and connection to the music.
This tailored approach ensures that each lesson is engaging, enriching, and aligned with the child’s interests and growth.
Do you offer lessons for beginners, or is your approach for more experienced students?
Yes, I offer lessons for students at all levels. My teaching methods are adaptable, even for those who cannot yet read music. I’ve witnessed students make remarkable progress and enjoy positive, uplifting experiences regardless of their starting point. Each lesson is designed to meet the student where they are, fostering growth and confidence in their musical journey.
How do you track my child’s progress and development in music?
In addition to foundational musical skills and techniques, I observe and celebrate my students’ growth in several key areas: their musical initiative, comfort and confidence with their instrument, clarity in performance, and a deepening sense of trust and engagement in musical exploration. Progress is reflected not just in technical ability, but in their creative expression, enjoyment, and connection to music.
How long are the lessons, and how often do they occur?
Typical lessons are 1 hour long. However, some families choose to extend lessons to 1.5 hours, as their child becomes deeply engaged in the musical exploration. Lessons are held on a weekly basis, providing consistent progress and development.
How much is a lesson, and do you have any policies?
Each lesson is $75 per hour.
We work together to create a nurturing learning environment under the following policy. This ensures that we honor the commitment we make to each other while allowing me to maintain the dedicated time and space for our lessons.
Payment:
Lessons are to be paid for at the beginning of each month, covering all scheduled sessions for that month.
Cancellations and Rescheduling:
If a lesson needs to be canceled for an irregular reason—whether on your side or mine—we will work together to set an alternative time to make up the lesson within the same month.
Pausing or Canceling Lessons Altogether:
If lessons need to be paused or canceled entirely, please provide notification at the beginning of the final month of lessons. This allows for proper planning and transition.