Blake Adams
Introduction: I use a lot of techniques and exercises to focus all of my students (classical, modern or composers) on developing their musical faculties: their sense of rhythm, their ear, and their imagination so that they can play their own and other people's music with intention. This is always important, because whether you're playing other people's music or your own, music always comes from some place. Knowing where the music you play is coming from makes it music, and gives purpose to the work you'll do.
I love appreciating the new things my students show me, and experiencing what they appear to love. I love seeing them engaged with something that interests them.
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Sandy S.
Sep 23, 2015
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Piano Lessons (for children or teenagers)
Bonnie F.
Sep 15, 2015
Blake has been teaching my three children piano for about 6 months, and he is wonderful. My children are 10,12,and 14. Blake organizes group time where they can learn various musical theory and ear training together, and then he does individualized lesson plans for each of them. I really love that he caters to their interests and allows them to develop a solid musical foundation doing what they like best. For example, my one son is more interested in writing his own music, so a part of his lesson is devoted to that. My daughter on the other hand like to learn traditional or folk songs, thus she works and practices on that with Blake. My other son enjoys learning about musical theory and history, and I have never seen him try harder with any other piano instructor than he does with Blake. I am extremely pleased and impressed with all that Blake has to offer, his ability to adapt to the individual needs of each child, and his general POSITIVE disposition and approach cannot be overstated. It is a pleasure to have him in my home and working with my children. They are not only learning to play songs on the piano they are learning to love and appreciate music. I highly recommend him for anyone interested in learning how to play the piano! He is professional and still makes it FUN!