Piano Lessons with Brian
Play Piano with Presence!
Fun, Creative Piano Lessons for Children and Adults in Tucson;
Emotional Wellbeing through Music and Mindfulness;
Jazz, Classical, Popular, Your Favorite Songs!
Greetings Tuscon!
I've been teaching Jazz, World Music styles and Classical piano lessons to children and adults for over thirty years, mostly in the San Francisco Bay Area, and now in Tucson. My students receive a strong musical foundation with which they will be able to play and compose in any genre of music, all while having fun! Piano lessons are given at my home studio, in the Alvernon/Pontatoc area.
I've been teaching Jazz, World Music styles and Classical piano lessons to children and adults for over thirty years, mostly in the San Francisco Bay Area, and now in Tucson. My students receive a strong musical foundation with which they will be able to play and compose in any genre of music, all while having fun! Piano lessons are given at my home studio, in the Alvernon/Pontatoc area.
"Brian has been much more then a piano teacher to our son, Jacob. He has cultivated in him a strong, personal relationship with music! Brian's gentle, persistent, and attuned style has allowed our boy to feel completely comfortable with the process of learning - from playing to reading, improvising and composing. We are regularly surprised to find Jacob at the piano creating his own music or choosing his own pieces to learn. Brian's talent as a teacher is that he provides not only strong technique and extensive musical knowledge, but also confidence and feelings of 'ownership' in his students. We could not have asked for more! We are having a fantastic experience with Brian and highly recommend him."
-Rachel in Berkeley, CA
-Rachel in Berkeley, CA
Playing piano is not just for students who want to become musicians; it's actually good for the brain, which helps in any endeavor, and is especially good for children.
In addition, to begin the lessons, I will usually start with a couple minutes of silent meditation. This helps students become calm and receptive to learning music, but also is a great tool for cultivating emotional wellness and focus.
In addition, to begin the lessons, I will usually start with a couple minutes of silent meditation. This helps students become calm and receptive to learning music, but also is a great tool for cultivating emotional wellness and focus.
Brian is an exceptional teacher who has a great love and understanding of music - which he passes on to his students. He is patient and understanding, and offers a thoughtful perspective to his teaching. Brian encourages his students to work things out for themselves so that they feel a sense of accomplishment, but never pushes them beyond their capabilities. He also seems to understand children on their level and works with them according to their abilities. The studio in which Brian holds his lessons is bright and peaceful, and the atmosphere is great for learning.
My son's skills have grown steadily over the time he has worked with Brian, and his confidence has increased. I am very grateful to Brian for his excellent teaching, and would recommend him to anyone looking for a wonderful piano teacher.
-Penny in Berkeley, CA
My son's skills have grown steadily over the time he has worked with Brian, and his confidence has increased. I am very grateful to Brian for his excellent teaching, and would recommend him to anyone looking for a wonderful piano teacher.
-Penny in Berkeley, CA