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About
I have over 15 years experience teaching the piano to students of all ages. My personal approach is to give the student all the tools they will need to make the types of music they are excited about. Students learn the rudiments of music while playing classical, jazz, popular styles, improvising and composing.
I enjoy sharing my passion for music with my students.
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Hired 9 times
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28 years in business
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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Samantha M.
Jun 22, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
Had my first pianolesson last week, scheduled my next and bought my keyboard to practice. Dr. Ettinger was awesome & gave me the confidence to pursue this goal that I’ve had since I was a little girl. I look forward to continuing with him!
Details: 26 - 44 years old • No, the student cannot read music • No formal training • Classical • No, the student does not have either • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location
Piano Lessons
Juan Cruz P.
Feb 18, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
First time learning an instrument, and Dr. Ettinger has easily taught me the basics and fundamentals of piano and music theory. He is patient and explains everything in a manner where anyone with any level of music knowledge would understand.
Details: 18 - 25 years old • No, the student cannot read music • No formal training • Classical • Yes, the student has a keyboard • 60 minutes • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location
Piano Lessons
Martine C.
May 2, 2015
My 9 year-old son has been taking pian essons with Erik for almost 3 years now. Erik is great with kids; patient, encouraging and fun. He's an amazing teacher and a mind-blowing musician; we're looking forward to our 4 year-old's turn to start taking lessons!
Dr. Ettinger's Piano Studio's reply
Thanks for the review!
Kathy A.
Jul 20, 2017
I'm amazed at how well Dr. Ettinger works with different age levels. I'm also appreciate of his responsiveness to our children's changing interests in music. We're thrilled that he is helping our children understand and appreciate music!!
Dr. Ettinger's Piano Studio's reply
Thank you for the review!
Martine C.
Jul 20, 2017
My son has been with Dr. Ettinger's Studio for over 5 years. He's wonderful with children; enthusiastic and able to teach a variety of styles and techniques to keep his students engaged and interested in learning. We highly recommend him.
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Karl Ettinger
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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
$40 - 1/2 hour - in my studio or online+$5 if I travel to your home (subject to scheduling availability)
$60 - 3/4 hour
$80 - hour
(Additional $10 if I travel to your home - subject to scheduling availability)
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Bachelor of Music, Keyboard Performance - Stetson University
Master of Arts in Music - University of Missouri, Kansas City
Master of Music, Piano Performance - University of New Mexico
PhD, Music History and Literature - University of Florida
I am a member of the Central Florida Music Teachers Association, a member of MTNA, the American Musicological Society, the College Music Society, and the Society for American Music. I stay connected to my fellow musicians by performing, attending others performances, and choosing like minded musicians for collaboration. I think that as a teacher, continuing to perform and hone my own skills makes me a more effective teacher.
What types of customers have you worked with?
I have had the opportunity to work with wide variety of students: children, adults, beginners, advanced, serious, fun, some only taking for a short time, some continuing their piano studies in college, and others returning to piano study.
