Lana's Music Studio, Inc
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I offer piano and music theory lessons for children and adults, any level. I offer classical European and traditional Americana methods.
I am a teacher from Russia with a master's degree and over 25 years of experience. I read, play by ear, arrange and compose music in many genres.
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Hired 6 times
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Subjects of interest
Fundamentals (pitch, rhythm, chords, etc.)
Harmonization
Counterpoint
Music subjects (notation, analysis, ear training)
Level of experience
No experience
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Piano
Violin
Guitar
Drum
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Reviews
Excellent 4.9
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Sara M.
Sep 17, 2014
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Lana is a very talented piano instructor. She is extremely musical and patient and I absolutely love her teaching style. For me, she has succeeded in rekindling a love for piano and a desire to play well. I am so excited for class each week. Thank you Lana. You are a gem!
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David H.
Nov 6, 2014
Ive seen two sides to Lanas teaching, and theyre both wonderful.
As her tuner, Ive seen her interact with her students. She uses many creative methods (including visual aids and recording) to convey her lessons, depending on what level the students are. And her students have told me that they improve more quickly with her than with their other teachers.
She makes the time fun to keep people interested (no rulers on knuckles), but she also wants them to learn as much as they can. I like that she is flexible enough to teach someone just to play around by ear if thats all they want to do, but that she can also discuss the complex issues of concert pieces from the masters. After all, she was trained at the Russian Kazan Conservatory.
From the personal side, she was easy to work with concerning my own lessons. When Id miss a note, shed gently ask if maybe that note should have been played a different way. When I couldnt take lessons every week, she encouraged me to just come as much as I could.
I recommend Lana to all my customers who ask about teachers in the area, and Id recommend her to you too.
Cynthia A.
Dec 1, 2013
I hired Lana to teach my elementary school-aged son how to play the piano. For two years she taught him theory, sound, sight-reading, chords and much more that I can't remember because I am not a musically inclined person. My son still practices and plays to this day. He went on to teach himself how to play the guitar. She taught him what the love of music is all about!
Susan C.
Dec 2, 2013
Ms. Lana Smith is the best teacher I have ever experienced. She loves teaching music and this is evident in her interactions with students of all ages. She stays current on teaching methods and practices. She doesn't just teach a student to play the piano, she instills a lifelong love of all things music. She is brilliant, kind, gentle, encouraging, patient and a joy to be with. The best!
Scott A.
Nov 13, 2013
Lana's deep knowledge of music theory, history, and various learning methods makes her the best choice for learning piano at any age.