Elaine Mills - Music Maker Studio
Elaine Mills - Music Maker Studio

Elaine Mills - Music Maker Studio

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Introduction: I am a composer and artist who performs and teaches piano and acoustic guitar. I have a great understanding and love of music and patience with students of all ages and abilities. I teach music theory and composition, as well. My youngest student was 3, my oldest, 91! I excel teaching adults, getting quick results. I specialize in teaching children on the spectrum and learning to play "off the page," but I am also classically trained. I feel the process needs to be fun, for both me AND my clients in order to create lifetime players, and that's my goal. I live 3 miles north of the 215 off of Jones. (Centennial Hills?) I cannot teach weekends, but can be flexible with your schedule through the week, but not after 6pm. I offer 30 minutes, $25. 45 minutes, $37.50, and 1 hour lessons, $50. Buy one lesson and see if I'm right for you! Elaine
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2016

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Lynette Q.
Sep 18, 2019
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Elaine has been a great person to work with my 7 year old grand-daughter for piano lessons. She makes it fun and teaches at just the right level.

Details: 6 - 9 years old • No, the student cannot read music • No formal training • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has a piano • 30 minutes • My home, venue, etc.

Piano Lessons
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Rhonda R.
Mar 29, 2017
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Elaine was wonderful before we even started our lessons. She helped us find pianos and even went to look at one for us. Her lessons are tailored perfect to a couple like us. Love her
Piano Lessons (for adults)
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Irhanda G.
Mar 6, 2016
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Elaine is so personable. I connected with her instantly. I like her teaching style and would recommend her to anyone interested in taking piano and/or guitar lessons.
Piano Lessons (for adults)
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Amy N.
May 11, 2018
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I wasn’t sure if my 4-year old would be able to stay focused and actually benefit from piano lessons, but Elaine is making it seem easy! She’s only had three 30 minute lessons and she has already taught my daughter to read notes! I’m impressed.

Details: Younger than 6 years old • No, the student cannot read music • No formal training • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has a piano • 30 minutes • Willing to work around teacher's schedule • The piano teacher travels to me

Piano Lessons
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Nate M.
Feb 6, 2016
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I'm a student in my late-30s who's trying to learn piano for the first time. I recently moved to the Norfolk / Portsmouth area from DC after taking lessons there for over a year, and I found Elaine through Thumbtack. Bottom line: Elaine is amazing! I've made more progress in the last few months than I ever would have thought possible. She teaches theory in an incredibly practical way, and she uses that foundation to teach me how to improvise, play by ear, and ultimately play at a level that I wouldn't have thought possible a few months ago. Elaine's teaching style is laid-back and fun. In school, the best teachers were the ones who made you excited to learn the subject at hand. In learning piano from Elaine, I find that I'm more excited and passionate about playing than I ever have been, and I'm looking forward to continuing on the journey to be a better player. Finally, while I'm an adult student, Elaine teaches players of all ages. I've often arrived as she's wrapping up with a young student, and she's absolutely fabulous with kids and younger players. If you're a parent with a child who's interested in music, Elaine is the teacher you want. Elaine is the best - if you're looking for a piano teacher in the Portsmouth area, stop looking and send her a note now. You will not be disappointed!
Elaine Mills - Music Maker Studio's reply
I am humbled by your testimony, Nate! Thank you for taking your journey in MY studio! You are truly a delight to work with!
Piano Lessons (for adults)
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