Musing Tenor Piano Studio and Library

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 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. COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS and PANDEMIC DISCOUNT: I would be wearing a mask while teaching. I also require students and anyone else in the lesson area to wear a mask. For lessons in your home, I would ask that you provide good ventilation in the teaching area and have the student wash hands before and after lessons, as would I. It would also be good if the keyboard could be cleaned with a lightly dampened cloth at least once a month, being careful not to snag and break key covers with loose threads. Lastly, short of hindering instruction, I would want to keep as much distance as possible between myself and students. I would greatly appreciate your cooperation with these annoying precautions. Thank you. Music is Essential: Pandemic Discount This one-third rate cut is for present and prospective students in the Sacramento region who can no longer afford my full tuition and will run on the honor system. See the tuition for this plan under Questions and Answers.