Frequently Asked Questions

A: Although a properly maintained acoustic piano is usually the best instrument to learn on and develop technical proficiency, an 88 key weighted action keyboard with a sustain pedal will do fine (if you don’t yet have one, there are some good ones for around $500, plus plan on $25-$60 for a keyboard stand and bench) . Smaller keyboards with very light action, especially the ones with keys that are not full sized, would only suffice for a few months, and only with a beginning student.

A: Piano lessons take place in my 375 square foot studio at my home, which is on the Broomfield /Westminster line, close to 120th and Sheridan. Your piano lessons will be on my 7′ Kawai RX-6 grand piano…a very nice instrument!

A: Several factors need to be considered to determine if your child is ready for piano lessons, including  attention span, coordination and spatial recognition. I generally accept students who are in first grade or older, but sometimes will teach younger children. We would be able to make that determination at our introductory meeting.

A: I have had more than a few piano students with attention and concentration issues. For some, piano lessons take more of those aspects than the student is able to achieve, so lessons simply do not work out. I would say that for most students that struggle with these issues, progress does occur, and often, piano lessons help improve attention and the ability to focus. I would be in contact with you if lessons were not working out, and if things did not improve I would suggest that piano lessons not continue …I don’t feel right about just taking your money if your child is not progressing.

A: Yes, you may sit in at your child’s piano lesson. So that the student is able to stay focused on the lesson and how I am interacting with him/her, I respectfully ask that you leave the teaching and comments to me, unless I ask you for your opinions. Most of the parents that sit in bring a book, or catch up on emails and texts.

A: Yes! I have a Spring recital every year. I feel very strongly that participating in a recital is a good experience and a great opportunity for learning about yourself and growth. Many of my students get nervous when performing in a recital, just as they do giving a presentation at school. I believe it is helpful for them knowing that my other students have the same feelings, and that they are not alone. Playing in recitals every year and learning how to deal with nerves and anxiety can prepare someone for similar situations later in life, such as presentations at work or public speaking.