Chestnut Tree and Seagull Piano Studio
Chestnut Tree and Seagull Piano Studio

Chestnut Tree and Seagull Piano Studio

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Introduction: Hello. My name is David Gangursky. Thank you for taking the time to read about my instruction. I teach children and adults how to play acoustic and digital piano and electronic keyboard. I can teach beginners, who need to learn the rudiments of the language of music, including playing the correct notes in proper rhythm with satisfying phrasing, to advanced players, who additionally need to untangle complex scores with physically and musically effective fingering and express composers' musical thoughts through their unique responses to these works of art. Beyond this, I also hope to develop the capacity for discipline, an appreciation for many styles of music, and, eventually, the ability to teach oneself. Lastly, because I strive to develop complete musicians, I help students gain the skills needed to feel comfortable creating their own music. As for styles, I teach beginning to advanced classical piano and beginning jazz with improvisation, blues, and rock/pop. I can also teach a comprehensive program that covers a broad range of popular styles, including improvisation, and adds some classical training. I use outstanding methods and study materials for all these styles. I believe most people could learn to play piano to at least an early-intermediate level and would find that it's a deeply rewarding activity. Watching children develop an appreciation for fine music, no matter the style, and the ability to play it is a joy. I also enjoy seeing my older students build the pianistic skills that enable them to play, with appropriate, convincing expression, the music they have longed to perform. It is a privilege to be able to share my hard-earned knowledge and expertise of an art I am passionate about. Lastly, the origin of my studio’s name: For the day of February 23, 1944, Anne Frank wrote in her diary the following two versions of a joyful, inspiriting experience she had: 1. Nearly every morning I go to the attic to blow the stuffy air out of my lungs. From my favorite spot on the floor, I look up at the blue sky and the bare chestnut tree, on whose branches little raindrops shine, appearing like silver, and at the seagulls and other birds as they glide on the wind. [ . . . ] As long as this exists, I thought, and I may live to see it, this sunshine, the cloudless skies, while this lasts I cannot be unhappy. 2. The two of us looked out at the blue sky, the bare chestnut tree glistening with dew, the seagulls and other birds glinting with silver as they swooped through the air, and we were so moved and entranced that we couldn’t speak.
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Jenn H.
Feb 1, 2020
We've been learning piano with David for over 6 months now. I have 6 year old twins. David is patient and explains piano so they understand. He uses appropriate materials for the age and challenges them. He takes his time and does not rush them. We were using a different teacher for a year before David, and it wasn't working out - they girls just weren't picking it up. David quickly salvaged the girls music relationship and we are back on track. They are now learning duets. I'm thrilled and would highly recommend.
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Valerie L.
Dec 29, 2019
To be honest our son hates to learn. But David is amazing. With such a stubborn child he still gets the lessons in and our little musician is progressing, and thriving. He is patient and knows how far to push to get the lessons accomplished. I know others would have given up on our stubborn child, not David! I could not ask for anything better!!!
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Will c.
Oct 6, 2015
We were searching for a teacher who did not treat music as a business or "hustle." David is an excellent teacher who is passionate about music and cares deeply about his students. He is not watching the clock. He is more interested in the student learning the concept and stresses fundamentals. If the class runs over the allotted time, he continues and does not charge any more. Instead, his priority is the student learns. David knows theory and teaching fundamentals. My kids enjoyed their time with him and we highly recommend him as a teacher. We went to the piano academies and a few others and never found a satisfactory teacher. However, David was the best and my kids were much better for the experience.
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Vini M.
Oct 5, 2015
Been coming to David for over a year now and my daughter absolutely loves coming for his lessons. So glad we found this place!
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Ana G.
Apr 27, 2017
My son really enjoys learning with David. He has some technics to handle with my monkey.
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