About Piano Lessons

My life in music began at age 6 with piano lessons. I hold both a Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in Music. My undergraduate focus was in piano. My focus in Graduate school was Vocal Performance.

I have been teaching private piano lessons for over 25 years. I am happy to teach students of all ages.  I am committed to providing expert instruction for my students with lightness, laughter and patience.

​ If you… ​
are a young adult preparing for college piano auditions
are an adult who is completely new to the instrument
are an adult with some piano experience and would like to refresh your memory and learn more ​

If you are excited to learn… ​
how to read music
how to read rhythms
proper keyboard technique
a wide variety of piano literature
how to achieve a wide breadth of expression at the piano

​ Or perhaps you…
​ want to bring your keyboard technique to the next level
could use some assistance in improving your artistry at the piano
would benefit from learning new, efficient techniques for practice and memorization would like to bring your performances to the next level

​ I am very happy to help. ​

The typical student comes for a 60 minute piano lesson once per week.

For beginning students, there are a variety of piano method books that I have used with great success over the years. You will learn to read music and will begin playing simple songs within the first lesson. As the student advances, we incorporate literature from a variety of sources in order to keep lessons varied and interesting. ​

Piano students will…
learn scales, cadences and arpeggios in major and minor keys learn about music theory learn the vocabulary of music learn various keyboard exercises, such as Hanon, Czerny and Heller learn whatever fun pieces they like as their skill level grows ​.  Of course, what the student gains from their piano lessons is dependent on how committed they are to consistent practice. Those who do so inevitably have more fun, because they learn more quickly and see the fruits of their labor more readily. ​

From Google Reviews: ​

“I took piano lessons from Martha, she is an excellent teacher. She provides good tips and feedback on how to improve your skills! She is an amazing singer as well. Her goal is to have her student excel!” – M.R.

​ I am happy to meet prospective students in person or over Zoom to answer any questions you may have.