Dancing Shadow Conservatory

Introduction: Piano is a hard instrument to learn. It can be very frustrating for the student at times. I understand this better than anyone since I have been through this same process myself. I make sure that I never forget the difficulties of learning to master this great instrument. This is what makes me different. I never lose sight of my own trials with the piano, which enables me to train my students in a more nurturing way. Patience is key! I have a great amount of patience. Encouragement! Most of all, my students need to feel encouraged even when they are having a bad Piano Day. Feeling as if one bad day doesn't equal failure but equals an opportunity to learn a lesson. It's an opportunity to grow. I want to know that every student leaves their lesson with their self-esteem intact. Feeling that they can accomplish the great task at hand. Learning to be the very best pianist they can be. The single most exciting thing about being a teacher is watching the progression of a student's learning. When you see the look in a student's eyes after they have passed a passage that they have struggled with for weeks, sometimes months, it makes what I do as a teacher so much more rewarding. Knowing that you had a hand in that moment is a great feeling, but even more exciting than that, is the fact that I love what I do. I am committed to my craft and my students. Piano, Dance and Tumbling is who I am as a person. It is what makes me Me. That gives me a huge advantage over many other teachers. I love what I do. I get to be with great people I can build long lasting relationships and friendships with. I get to share my passion for my craft with others in hopes that I help them build passion in what they are doing also. How many people get to say that they get to play all day with great people sharing what they love.