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About
I make study a human exercise as opposed to just a mechanical one. I try to understand my students so as to teach to their level of interest and understanding and then hopefully take it to the next level.
l love music and teaching and so this is the perfect profession.
Overview
Hired 59 times
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1 employee
35 years in business
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Services offered
Subjects of interest
Fundamentals (pitch, rhythm, chords, etc.)
Harmonization
Counterpoint
Music subjects (notation, analysis, ear training)
Level of experience
No experience
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Instrument student plays
Piano
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, professionalism, and value.
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Tricia K.
Nov 14, 2016
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Hired on Thumbtack
My mother and I are very happy with our lessons! Very prompt, well educated and humorous. Makes the lessons fun while still implementing the discipline needed to succeed. He even brought me the sheet music for a song that I want to learn in the future. We are looking forward to continued lessons with C.J.!
Piano Lessons (for adults)
Megan M.
Apr 13, 2017
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Hired on Thumbtack
My son has just started taking lessons with C.J. and he is enjoying it so much. Knowing that my son loves Star Wars, C.J. even brought him Star Wars music to learn. He is motivated to practice and looks forward to his lessons.
Piano Lessons
Brent H.
Jan 7, 2015
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Hired on Thumbtack
I was a little nervous hiring a piano instructor online without having any past reviews, but it was the best thing I've done. I am 25 years old and have zero knowledge of a piano. All I knew was it had black and white keys and I wanted to learn how to play it. After the first lesson with C.J., I can look at a piano and identify every key and can show you all the different cords. That may not seem like a lot but for knowing nothing it was a huge step for me. Within the first lesson I was able to read sheet music, something Ive tried to learn before but could never quite grasp the concept of. C.J. was able to break it down in a way that turned on the 'light bulb' for me. By the end of my first lesson I was looking at sheet music and then playing the notes on the piano. It was awesome! Its one thing to learn how to play but C.J helped me understand music, which made it so much easier and more fun for me. Not only is C.J. a wizard of the piano, his stories of the people he has taught and played with is worth it in itself. I would highly recommend C.J. to anybody wanting to learn to play the piano. From someone like myself that knew literally nothing about a piano to someone whose been playing for years. This guy is just that good!!!
Piano Lessons
Ginger C.
Mar 25, 2017
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Hired on Thumbtack
Absolutely fantastic! He was on time and brought sheet music for my daughter to keep, she loved the lessons and I plan on having him come back every week I can!
Singing Lessons (for children or teenagers)
Eva S.
Jun 10, 2017
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Hired on Thumbtack
Our first lesson was great. Forget the old rigid piano teacher fear if you have one, CJ is easy going and teaches in a way that will keep your interest. Still have to practice but the lesson part is very enjoyable.
Piano Lessons
Credentials
Background Check
Charles Nodus
FAQs
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Playing and practicing every day as well as listening to different genres of music.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
l've loved music as long as l can remember and natural God given talent has made it a natural fit.
What types of customers have you worked with?
Piano instruction from beginner to accomplished.
Vocal instructor in breathing, diction, phrasing and song styles.