Aysgarth Piano Studio

Expert one-on-one service from a professional musician/teacher who cares about each and every student who walks thru the door. My goal is to invite the student to begin to enjoy the rewards of working hard and playing hard -- at the piano and IN LIFE. There comes a time in every student's life when they face a turning point...they either rise to the challenge and make visible progress OR....they keep giving the minimum effort and never feel the joy of achievement at the piano. My service helps the student take this leap and seamlessly pass from beginner to intermediate to early advanced, and beyond. I very much enjoy using the tools I was shown by my master teachers in order to guide my young pianists to excellence and proficiency. As a teacher, I am interested in fostering the love of music and in particular, the enchantment with the PIANO! One does not have to be a grand master to enjoy sitting at the instrument and bringing forth the sound of melodies, harmonies, hands crossing over one another, the discovery of the language of music, for indeed, it is like learning a new language. And it is with this in mind, I am intent on watching my students closely and devising their weekly lesson plans so as to help them go home with a clarity of purpose and with luck, inspiration to improve and progress. They are advised to phone me with problems and difficulties so they don't waste time practicing incorrectly. I devote time for all my young musicians-in-the-making whenever possible and encourage them to listen to classical music, especially, and to attend concerts and programs with their parents. It builds interest and curiosity. The ability to play the piano is a lifelong endeavor, a thrill in the best of times, and a solace in difficult times. Watching my students grow and mature in life and in music and knowing I played a part in this dramatic process! I also like being a mentor and friend to my young musicians-in-the-making. Tuition -- I have four levels of pricing: 1) very young children age 6 to 8 ($40 per 1/2 hr.) 2) children age 8 to 11 ($45 per 3/4 hr.) 3) older students from 12 to 21 ($48 per hr.) 4) Adults from age 22 -- ($55 per hr.) * Mature adults (65 yrs.