Piano Lessons and Music Theory by Ken Malucelli
Piano Lessons and Music Theory by Ken Malucelli

Piano Lessons and Music Theory by Ken Malucelli

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Introduction: Award-winning, ASCAP-affiliated composer. Piano and Music Theory. I specialize in Classical repertoire and pop/standards-jazz piano improv (aka cheating, faking, ad-libbing, freestyle), based on chordings, voicings and individual creativity. 18 seasons with San Franciso Opera Chorus, 8 seasons with Lamplighters Music Theatre (SF), as well as producing and directing with other theatrical companies. Lessons in your home, within 25 miles of my home in Saratoga, CA. Adults 20 and over, only; no children. I'm cordial and easy to get along with. Everything I do is based on fun and having a good time. My motto: Don't do stress. Fee is $50 a session, which is usually at least an hour. Should we go a bit over, there is never a surcharge. Lesson fees are paid in cash only.
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Serves Saratoga, CA

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Guy K.
Oct 7, 2023
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I'm an adult beginner new to piano and Ken has been absolutely amazing at teaching music theory and piano technique. He asked what my goals were and is tailoring his lessons to help me meet those goals(understanding music theory, sightreading) He's extremely passionate about teaching and goes above and beyond to make sure that I'm getting the best experience possible.

Details: 18 - 25 years old • Yes, the student can read music • No formal training • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has a keyboard • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location

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Guy, what a lovely review. Thank you so much. Looking forward to making more progress with you and having fun doing it.
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Aaron H.
Feb 14, 2018
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I've had two lessons with Ken so far, after returning from a 10 year hiatus from playing piano. He has been able to simplify aspects of piano playing that were previously unlearnable for me in just two hours! Ken is a passionate teacher, who makes learning fun. I'd happily recommend him to anyone wanting to learn piano and have fun doing it.

Details: 26 - 44 years old • Yes, the student can read music • 4+ yrs of formal training • Classical • Yes, the student has a keyboard • 60 minutes • Within the next 1 - 2 weeks • I travel to the piano teacher • The piano teacher travels to me

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Adam P.
Feb 7, 2017
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I can't say enough about my experience with Ken. He is very intuitive. His lessons are balence between exercises and therory. I have alway found myself mentally stimulated, with plenty of work for my fingers. He is very energetic and reaches out between lessons to give you more music to play with. His warm and friendly personality make the lessons fly by. He also willing to work through tought topics without cutting the lesson short (schedule permitting ). I really appreciate his effort into his students. He has also been pretty flexible with my shedule. As an adult these are not the piano lessons I hated as a child. Lol
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Wellida l.
Feb 28, 2017
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He is really great professional. I'm amazed with the job that he save been done with me. With only two lessons I can really see the difference in my voice.
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Yohanna K.
Oct 15, 2016
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Ken is awesome! I love the way he teaches, with an outstanding passion for music and such kind patience for his students. He is always smiling and full of energy, and my time with him makes me like playing the piano more. I definitely plan on keeping him as my teacher for a very long time. XD -Yohanna Konardi, 15 yr old piano student
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