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I teach students of all ages, and specialize in adult students who are "getting back into it" after some previous training. I teach some students who enjoy classical repertoire and some who like to learn popular music; I also teach and coach other church musicians. I help students learn to teach themselves by exploring keyboard geography and learning music that motivates each student. Each lesson is a coaching session including skill building, problem solving and encouragement. My goal is for the student to experience joy in whatever they do at the keyboard. I teach at my church in Lafayette near the intersection of 24 and 680.
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YouTube videos are from performances in 2015 and 2018.
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Classical
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Jane N.
Aug 1, 2015
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Hired on Thumbtack
I had studied piano as a child, and I began to play again after I retired. When I moved to Walnut Creek I transferred my pianolessons to Martin. I found that his lessons were much more comprehensive than my previous teacher's. In addition to helping with the basics, he teaches more subtle aspects of interpreting each piece that results in greater musicality than I had achieved before. Although this is more demanding, he is very supportive and encouraging, and I look forward to each lesson.
Piano Lessons
Paul A.
Oct 7, 2016
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Hired on Thumbtack
I studied the flute as a music major in college and returned to the piano later in life for my enjoyment. I have had many excellent music teachers throughout the years, and Martin ranks with the very best. He always starts by telling me what he appreciates about my playing in the lessons. He then goes on to make suggestions about how I can play as musically as possible.
Lessons with Martin are always lively and interesting. He never assigns any of those horrible technical exercises that have been written for the piano. Instead he helps me develop my technique by suggesting fascinating and beautiful pieces to work on. I always leave my lessons musically inspired, and this carries through into my practicing between lessons. He has helped me enjoy playing the piano more and more.
Martin is extremely intelligent, yet humble. He has a terrific sense of humor. And of course, his piano playing is beautiful. I cannot recommend Martin highly enough!
Piano Lessons (for adults)
Jeanne K.
Feb 21, 2018
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I am an older student who over the years have had several teachers, Mr. Morley is superior to all of them. He plays beautifully but most importantly he can teach. He brings out the best in each of us and does it with patience. I use to dread my lesson but with Mr. Morley I have actually started to look forward to them. There is no better teacher in the Bay Area
Details: 65 years or older • Yes, the student can read music • 2 - 4 yrs of formal training • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has a piano • Once a week • 60 minutes • Monday • Wednesday • Thursday • Morning (9am - noon) • Early morning (before 9am) • Within the next 1 - 2 weeks • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting) • I travel to the piano teacher
Piano Lessons
Elke K.
Nov 5, 2014
We love Martin! He is a beautiful pianist and thoughtful teacher. My stepdaughter is learning to read music and play notes on the piano, but she is also learning musicality, elements of theory and training her ear in a way that will serve as a strong foundation for learning about and appreciating music throughout her life. I wish I would have had him as a teacher when I was younger!
Mary-Marie D.
Nov 29, 2017
I knew from hearing Martin perform many times that he is a tremendously gifted, knowledgeable, and accomplished musician. But studying with him is a special joy because he strives to make all aspects of his "total musicianship" available to his students. With his guidance, I am delving into the repertoire with new understanding of each composer's style and intention, techniques and tools, and with more feeling and excitement about being at the piano.
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Martin Morley
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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I offer a free twenty-minute mutual interview to get to know a new student and discuss their musical goals. If they are beginners, we do some keyboard exploration; if they have experience, they play something for me. If, at the end of the session, we both want to move forward, then it's a deal!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance
Master's Degree in Piano Performance
Toured North America as an accompanist for Columbia Artists Mgmt.
Many years' teaching experience.
