David Story, Online Piano Lessons from Toronto
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Piano lessons in your home, my studio or online: Reserve a spot for fall 2019 now.

Here is what we can do together:

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

Classical piano (for formal study): Bach, Beethoven, and the gang
  • exam preparation, grades 1 to 10
  • university audition preparation
  • adult re-starters. Why not pick it up again? I have adults working on levels 1 to 9 in 2019-2020. Come join them.

Recreational keyboard for Adults (let's put that piano to use): Bach, Rock, Pop
  • beginning piano
  • exploring your musical preferences
  • duets
  • jamming
  • simplified classical arrangements
                      
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
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  • Homepage
  • Tips, Ideas, Stories, Free Lessons
  • Adult Lessons
  • Jazz Workshop #Eleven March 5, 2023
  • Contact form, fees, calendar, policies
  • Philosophy
  • Testimonials
  • Children's Winter Concert 2023
  • My Story
  • Student awards and compositions
  • Classical downloads
  • Classical outline for beginners
  • Jazz downloads
  • Jazz outline for beginners
  • Video Library of Piano Techniques
  • Breakfast Piano Minute
  • Books, Apps, Websites, Music
  • Ear Training and Sight Singing Resources