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Introduction: I have over 30 years of experience teaching both privately and in schools. I am willing to be flexible with lesson times and days, or structured as the family would like, because I understand that students and families are busy with life and other activities too, just like I am. I enjoy watching how my students grow from year to year through their skills, accomplishments and understanding of music. Plus, I enjoy giving them the tools that will last them for the rest of their lives when I’m no longer their teacher. I like to give students goals throughout the year through preparing for recitals, playing or music theory exams through the ABRSM program, sonatina festivals and other opportunities that might be available in the area where I live.

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Hired 11 times

Serves Madison, WI

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33 years in business

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Letizia B.

Aug 21, 2018

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Our 7 yr old has been taking piano lessons with Helga and we are very pleased. Helga is approachable, flexible, patient yet firm. She is very knowledgeable and experienced. Her teaching method is great and our daughter is enjoying her classes. All of our expectations for a piano teacher have been met and even surpassed with Helga. We feel very lucky to have found her!

Details: 6 - 9 years old • No, the student cannot read music • No formal training; some self-taught experience • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has a piano • 45 minutes • Willing to work around teacher's schedule • I travel to the piano teacher

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Fran K.

Aug 17, 2021

I have worked with Helga for many years, both as a professional colleague, as well as the parent of two of her piano students. Helga has high expectations for her students, encourages them, and finds ways to build upon their strengths. Most recently Helga provided musical guidance for my daughter’s wedding and played the piano before, during and after the ceremony, which enhanced the entire event. Our family is grateful to Helga for expanding our musical knowledge over the years.

Natasha W.

Jul 27, 2017

Her years of experience really helped us during the planning process. She took care to find us pieces that were a good fit for us, sight reading as we went to give us a feel for the music we were discussing. She was absolutely professional, and worked with us to create the atmosphere we wanted for our wedding. We were so lucky that we ended up having our ceremony inside, because it meant that she got to fill the room from a baby grand piano. It was beautiful! We'd 100% work with her again.

Connie L.

Aug 8, 2017

Helga is such an amazing instructor. When I was younger, finding an instructor who I could stay with was always a struggle. However, Helga has been my instructor for the past 5 years. She explains everything very thoroughly and teaches in a way where you appreciate not only the notes on the page, but also the story behind it. Helga is also a very caring person. She is always there if you need help with anything, whether it be related to music or not. I would strongly recommend Helga as an instructor to pianists of any level.

Alix T.

Aug 6, 2017

Both my daughters take piano lessons from Helga, and she is absolutely wonderful! They both started at a very young age, and Helga's patience is endless. She is fantastic about knowing just what each child needs, and challenging them while still recognizing what they're capable of. When she was recommended to us she was referred to as "the best piano teacher I ever had," and we completely agree with that sentiment.

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Helga Swatzak

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Piano lessons - $25/30 mins; $38/45 mins; $50/60 mins.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to first speak to the person by phone and then set up an appointment to meet in person. I then leave it up to them to see if they would like to hire me.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a Bachelors degree in Piano Performance with a minor in Spanish; a Masters Degree in Musicology; prior to those degrees, I obtained two diplomas: the Licentiate of the Royal Schools of Music (LRSM) in piano teaching and the Associate of the Trinity College London (ATCL) in piano performance. I have taught privately for 29 years to students of all ages and I have taught in private schools for 21 years having experience also as a school music teacher. I am a licensed Kindermusik Educator with experience teaching music to very young children ages 0-7 years. I have taken several classes on education and pedagogy for professional development.

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