Robert Van Horne

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Introduction: Hello Friends, My name is Robert Van Horne. I've been teaching piano, composition and music theory for the last 25 years in the San Jose area. With two degrees from the Philadelphia Musical Academy, my main objective in teaching you is having you enjoy creating beautiful music on the piano whether it be Classical, Popular or Jazz...music you like and enjoy hearing. My Services include: 1. Teaching students with different learning capabilities. 2. Bringing out the creative qualities of students who compose and improvise music. 3. Letting students always enjoy making music with positive feedback. Please contact me for a free consulation regarding your goals for wanting to learn the piano. Hearing the progress of my students as they perform their piano pieces.

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Charlotte M.

Sep 6, 2013

Robert saved piano for our son, Steven. While sending him to a (fabulous) traditional piano teacher, Steven got increasingly frustrated and wanted to quit. His previous teacher tried every which way to teach him, and ultimately pointed us to Robert. She said, "Robert will be able to teach Steven piano in a way that I just can't in line with how Steven learns best." And that is what happened. Within weeks, Steven was playing difficult pieces by ear, practicing on his own, and eager to go to lessons. We had piano & beautiful music in our home without tears! We can't thank Robert enough for this gift, and for the teacher who referred us to him. Robert is patient, kind and completely student-focused. We were with him for almost 10 years, and now Steven gets to take his piano skills with him!

Liem N.

Sep 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!

Henry L.

Sep 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.

Morgen B.

Oct 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!

Madelyn R.

Oct 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.

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I will travel to your home once a week at an agreed time. My standard pricing is $100.00 per one hour lesson.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
First, a telephone discussion. Then meeting with the customer to determine if we think I would be the kind of piano teacher who could meet their goals and needs. Answering all questions the customer has. Setting up an outline of what the future hour lesson would consist of.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Began piano lessons at the age of 7. Graduated from the Philadelphia Musical Academy with two Bachelor Degrees in Music Performance and Music Education. Studied piano privately with Jazz / pianist George Shearing.

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