Private Piano Lessons

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​I offer 45 OR 60 minute piano lessons once a week.  Theory training is incorporated into every lesson.  I strive to assign music that my students will enjoy playing when they get home so that they enjoy their practice time.  I encourage students to explore different types of music and to make up their own compositions. 

I try to have several "off the bench" activities during each lesson, especially with younger students.  I use both the computer and iPad for theory practice and games. I use other 'props' and activities to keep students engaged.  I hope that my students will gain musical knowledge that can become a stepping stone to learning other instruments as well as piano.

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Practice is a vital part of learning to play the piano.   I have practice incentives in place that encourage home practice.  Parents will need to be involved as well.  Young students especially will need help initially during home practice.

Piano in the home 
​Students need to have a proper instrument at home to practice regularly.  Although I prefer acoustic pianos, digital pianos and some keyboards will suffice. 

     Digital piano or keyboard should have:

• Built-in case (not on a wobbly stand)
• 88 Full size 'touch sensitive' keys​
• A bench
  
• Pedal​ ​

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For more information you can call or email me, or go to the contact tab.  I will gladly go over my tuition rates and policies and/or schedule a meeting at my studio.

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941-320-9511          gensmerpiano@gmail.com