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Robert Van Horne • San Jose, CA • $60 per hour

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Learn how to play the piano in an easy and enjoyable way.

Classical, jazz and popular music, as well as improvising and composing make up the curriculum. You select what interests you.

Piano lessons are given on a concert grand piano located at my San Jose music studio. I am a professional pianist, composer, recording artist and accredited MTAC teacher with degrees in music and education. All are welcome to learn, from ages 7 years to adults.

Learning the piano using my method is something special you'll have for a lifetime.

Reviews

October 7, 2011

Robert is an accomplished pianist. He is patient, kind, positive, and I look forward to my lessons. I have to commute to San Jose from Fremont, but it is worth the effort. I am so thankful to Don Gillis for telling me about this wonderful teacher.

– Madelyn
October 1, 2011

I have been taking lessons with Robert for about three years. He is an amazing musician and teacher. He teaches well rounded lessons as he is able to teach classical repertoire and also lead sheets, improvisation, and ear training, etc. My skills at the piano have grown under Robert's teaching. I highly recommend him!

– Morgen
September 28, 2011

I was a student with Mr. Van Horne for 1 year. I enjoyed every single lesson with him. He is a very patient teacher. His lesson is fun and enjoyable. The method he teach is clear and easy to understand. His talent to compose and rearrange music to make it easier and more appropriate for your playing level is imagzing. He also composed a number of international music. One of my favorite is "Phoi Pha", a Vietnamese song from a very famous musician Trinh Cong Son. I highly recommend Mr. Van Horne if you are considering taking piano lesson.

– Henry
September 27, 2011

I had piano lessons with Robert for about over a year and Iove it. Robert is very patient and his lessons are customized to your playing styles. Robert has a systematic teaching system for student who wants to learn about chords and improvisation. You will find how easy it is to learn from the basic chords to the sophisticated 7th, 9th, 13th or slashed chords. He aslo encourages his student to practice 4 hands improvisation with him. If you like to write songs, look no futher, Robert will be the right teacher for you. Besides teaching, Robert is an active performer. I really enjoy his playing. Great teacher!

– Liem

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Q. What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

A. Always find a qualified and certified piano teacher, who is experienced in relating to each student on an individual basis. Positive encouragement is vital for every student learning any instrument. Before committing to the first instructor, always shop around for teachers, asking them pertinent questions regarding their credentials and experience.

Q. If you were a customer, what do you wish you knew about your trade? Any inside secrets to share?

A. Educational level of the teacher.
Teaching experience of the teacher.
The particular area the teacher specializes in.
The cost for each lesson.
The teacher's expectation of the student.
The kind of music the teacher enjoys listening to.

Q. What questions should a consumer ask to hire the right service professional?

A. How many years of teaching experience does the teacher have?
What educational level and certifications does the teacher have?
What other important areas related to the piano are taught?
How are the piano lessons conducted?
Where is the teacher's studio located?
How long? What is the tuition?
What is the policy for missed lessons?

Q. What important information should buyers have thought through before seeking you out?

A. Before contacting a teacher, it's very important to have a piano or a digital piano with weighted keys for the student to practice on at their home.

Q. Describe your most recent project, what it involved, how much it cost, and how long it took.

A. Soon to be published is my long awaited new book, HOW TO PLAY MODERN CHORDS ON THE PIANO - a practical and methodical way of learning new, interesting and beautiful sounding chords. This book will be an exciting reference for advanced piano students wanting to learn improvisation and applying this knowledge when playing popular or classical music.

Q. What is your greatest strength?

A. Teaching a specialized method of reading, understanding and interpreting "lead sheets." This method of playing the piano is easy, creative and fun. For students, the musical result is gratifying and rewarding.

Q. Write your own question and answer it.

A. QUESTION: What is one of the most important qualities that piano teachers should instill in their students?

ANSWER: Listening to the musical sound that is produced by the student.

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