The art historian Gustav Friedrich Waagen on how to teach so people learn:
"First delight, then instruct."
Source: On the Purpose of the Berlin Gallery
Daytime piano lessons for adults.
Here is what we can do together:
Jazz piano (for those who love the romance of jazz): Ellington, Cole Porter, Gershwin. I will help you untangle the mysteries of Jazz and Jazz Improvisation. We work on technique, jazz repertoire, ear training skills and theory knowledge. Knowledge + skill + application= Jazz happiness.
Classical piano (for formal study): Bach, Beethoven, and all the usual suspects. Music for the soul and intellect. We will address your technique, repertoire, ear training skills and theory knowledge working methodically to build up your foundations and reach your goal of playing beautifully. I work with adult restarters and numerous piano exam candidates exploring the beauty and challenges of Classical music.
Recreational keyboard for adults (let's put that piano to use): Bach, Rock, to Pop
Blues and boogie woogie piano (let your hair down): Dr. John to Jerry Lee Lewis. Fun, happy, energetic music that will wake the neighbors.
Music teachers (refresh your approach): Education for the contemporary learner
I am an experienced professional pianist, piano festival adjudicator, workshop presenter, and piano examiner. And the friendliest piano teacher around.
Quotes from students:
I have helped hundreds of musicians discover their unique musical strengths and realize their dreams to play. I welcome the opportunity to help you realize yours.
- cocktail jazz piano: improvisation, jazz chords, fake book skills, ensemble skills, jazz rhythm, ear training, and jazz history
- university audition preparation
- curriculum outline here
Classical piano (for formal study): Bach, Beethoven, and all the usual suspects. Music for the soul and intellect. We will address your technique, repertoire, ear training skills and theory knowledge working methodically to build up your foundations and reach your goal of playing beautifully. I work with adult restarters and numerous piano exam candidates exploring the beauty and challenges of Classical music.
- exam preparation, grades 1 to 10
- university audition preparation
- curriculum outline here
Recreational keyboard for adults (let's put that piano to use): Bach, Rock, to Pop
- beginning piano with no pressure, just fun
- explore your musical preferences
- duets
- jamming
- simplified classical arrangements
Blues and boogie woogie piano (let your hair down): Dr. John to Jerry Lee Lewis. Fun, happy, energetic music that will wake the neighbors.
- blues improvisation
- boogie woogie patterns
- blues history
- jamming
- Hear "The long-lost blues"
Music teachers (refresh your approach): Education for the contemporary learner
- jazz education for classical piano teachers
- classical piano refresher classes
- classical improvisation in the Baroque and Classical repertoire
- music lesson marketing
- music technology
I am an experienced professional pianist, piano festival adjudicator, workshop presenter, and piano examiner. And the friendliest piano teacher around.
Quotes from students:
- "David is an amazing contemporary idioms piano teacher! I learned how to play piano licks, lead sheets, jazz chord progressions and more" Sherry McKinnon, piano teacher and workshop participant
- "My students and families were completely thrilled with you and your feedback!" Tammy Lehman, music director and festival director
- "He has excellent communication skills with students of all ages and approaches his teaching with enthusiasm and creativity." Lawrence Lougheed, retired high school music teacher
- "He has inspired me with his teaching methods and helped shaped the way I play, learn, practice, hear and experience the piano." Erin Lomax, ARCT student
I have helped hundreds of musicians discover their unique musical strengths and realize their dreams to play. I welcome the opportunity to help you realize yours.
Call me today for a Free interview
David Story B.M., ARCT, RCM Teacher Certification Levels: Advanced Specialist-Piano and Advanced Specialist-Theory, Registered Music Teacher: ORMTA, Piano Teacher, Piano Examiner Conservatory Canada, and Festival Adjudicator
Toronto, ON M6P 1W6
Please see Contact form/policy page to contact me.
David Story B.M., ARCT, RCM Teacher Certification Levels: Advanced Specialist-Piano and Advanced Specialist-Theory, Registered Music Teacher: ORMTA, Piano Teacher, Piano Examiner Conservatory Canada, and Festival Adjudicator
Toronto, ON M6P 1W6
Please see Contact form/policy page to contact me.
