Private Music Lessons in West Allis, WI

I offer my creativity, having written three published teaching pieces for piano . I'm able to improvise in more than one style but my speciality is jazz. I've taught jazz piano from beginning pieces through improvising jazz standards. I also have a good ear which allows me to take a beginner level arrangement of a piece and play my own version which is closer to the original even if the original was written for orchestra . Also you get my 29 years of experience , treating my student as an equal , and patience. I'm very persistent . I keep on a student until he or she reaches that goal whether it be clapping a new rhythm or mastering two measures of a piece . I enjoy working with people. When I'm interacting with different personalities it challenges me to find new ways to teach my craft. I enjoy when I have successfully taught a student a new skill or piece which helps them grow as a musician . I enjoy playing for students and receiving praise for it . I enjoy using my ability to create new jazz solos or exercises . I enjoy working with children with their sense of fun and spontaneity .

Hello! I love teaching, and I bring a massive positive energy into every lesson, and this energy is contagious for my students! Please read the reviews here an on Google for the Milwawukee Music Academy to find out what students have to say about studying with me! I have 30 years in the music industry, with thousands of gigs under my belt, performing at venues large and small, from NYC to Los Angeles. With this experience, I also help students who are interested in entering the music business with steps they can take at the stage they are in. I've helped my students land auditions for local bands, musical theatre productions, and college auditions. I am also currently releasing the 10th original music CD of my career! With a truly unique teaching style, I am able to inspire my students towards reaching goals they previously thought they might never be able to reach! My focus is on both tried-and-true, and new, innovative techniques that WORK. I incorporate a technique-based approach, as I believe that if you have excellent technique, you can literally learn how to sing or play anything you'd like! This is extremely important for any instrument, including voice. But even more importantly, my #1 focus is on creating an empowering energy for my students to discover talents within themselves that they may not even be aware of! Thanks for checking out my profile! I hope you have a beautiful day!