Welcome!
This page is dedicated to my current piano parents and students. If you are looking for information about becoming a student, please visit my Piano Lessons page.
MyMusicStaff Access
When choosing a lesson slot, please look at the icon: If the icon is a church, that is an in-person lesson at Central Methodist. That can be converted to an online lesson if necessary. If the icon is a camera, that is an online lesson run from my home. That cannot be made into an in-person lesson.
Policy – Updated January 2022
I’ve made enough changes to my policy that I’d like to make sure you 1) received the updated policy plus 2) give you a chance to opt-out of the implied Website and Social Media Consent. I don’t want policy surprises to happen, so I tried to organize the material so it’s more readable. Plus, I eliminated a monthly discount that most folks probably didn’t know existed!
Teaching Blog Posts
I’ve done major rework to my Practice Corner posts so that they now form my core of advice to all piano parents. I invite you to take a look, since I know you will find something useful for you!
Piano Lessons – Links
- Calendar – Holidays, Recitals, Festivals, Etc.
- Recommended Recordings – Find your recording here as indicated from MMS lesson notes
- Lesson Locations at Central UMC Rogers – How to get to where I teach
- Device Setup – Tips for setting up your phone, tablet, or laptop for an online lesson
- Video Recording Guide – Proven tips for online recitals and festivals
- Checklist – Items you’ll need for piano lessons
- Books – A list of method, repertoire, and technique books I recommend
- Payment Methods – All accepted methods including check and bank bill pay
- Music Apps – A small but growing list of curated apps
Piano Festivals
- Piano Festivals – General information about the Sonatina Celebration, Piano Guild Auditions, and the ASMTA Regional Festival
- ASMTA Regional Festival Preparation – Specific information about preparation for this festival
Piano Methods
Piano Methods – This page discusses choices for beginner students, whether they be children or adults.
Give Feedback
I’ve set up a separate page for this that you can access by clicking below. It could be a conversation you want to have or something that might help me in my teaching. It could be to offer a testimonial or review. Whatever it is, I’m always grateful for feedback, because teaching is a never-ending learning experience.