Fun, Effective, Safe, Experienced, and Convenient.

Now booking online lessons for fall 2020. 
I serve students online in Canada, USA, and Mexico.
Studio and in-home lessons will resume when health authorities give us the all clear.

Shaan is age 4, he's learning on line, his dad loves KISS, we are rocking on. For information on piano lessons for your children click this text. 

Here is what we can do together:

Jazz piano (for those who love the romance of jazz): Ellington, Cole Porter, Gershwin...
  • improvisation
  • jazz chords
  • fake book skills
  • ensemble skills
  • jazz history exploration
  • university audition preparation
  • curriculum outline here

Classical piano (for formal study): Bach, Beethoven, and the gang
  • exam preparation, grades 1 to 10
  • university audition preparation
  • ​curriculum outline here
  • adult re-starters. Why not pick it up again?

Recreational keyboard for Adults (let's put that piano to use): Bach, Rock, Pop                 
Blues and boogie woogie piano (let your hair down): Dr. John to Jerry Lee Lewis
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 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
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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 
235 Maria Street Toronto, ON M6P 1W6 

Please see Contact form/policy page to contact me. ​
Royal Conservatory of Music Certified Teacher