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 online piano lessons for adults.
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This is the place for safe piano lessons in the age of Covid-19.
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​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.

• 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. 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

• 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 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

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​ 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 
Toronto, ON M6P 1W6 

Please see Contact form/policy page to contact me. ​