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About
My name is David. I've been teaching guitar and piano for over twenty years now. I'm classically trained in both with years spent studying with Douglas Niedt, Karen Kushner, and Christopher Madden, at the University of Missouri, Kansas City Conservatory. I've also studied jazz guitar with Jay EuDaly, Danny Embrey, and Stanton Kessler. I specialize in dealing with students for whom previous approaches to their instruments have yielded little to no progress but I also teach beginning, intermediate, and advanced students of all ages and from all backgrounds. My approach is laid back but I stress excellence with everything I do. Students learn their instrument in the context of real music and real musical understanding, not exercises or rote repetition. I have two studio locations: my home studio in Raytown, MO fifteen minutes from anywhere in the KC metro area, and my away studio in Blue Springs off the I-70 Highway.
Overview
Hired 25 times
Serves Kansas City, MO
Background checked
1 employee
22 years in business
Business hours
Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Joseph H.
Apr 30, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
I am impressed by Eames’s unique way of teaching piano. His teaching method is thorough and instructive, which helps build a solid foundation for for his students to develop their interests and skills in playing piano. Eames is awesome. He has a great attitude and has been very patient in teaching me the piano.
Details: 18 - 25 years old • No, the student cannot read music • No formal training • What the teacher recommends • No, the student does not have either • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location
Piano Lessons
Nick P.
Nov 30, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
David has a wealth of knowledge and is very patient in helping a newbie pianist. He teaches practical tips that the average person wouldn't think about before even digging into the actual music. He explains the "why" alongside the "how" which is important to me. I look forward to continue working with him.
Details: 26 - 44 years old • Yes, the student can read music • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • What the teacher recommends • No, the student does not have either • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location
Piano Lessons
Freddy A.
Mar 31, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
David is great! He’s super knowledgeable and was able to see what areas I needed help in pretty quickly. I’d been self-taught up to the point of the lesson. Online videos only get you so far though. David helped me with some necessary fundamentals that I had been lacking. Those simple adjustments have made a huge difference in my guitar journey. Thanks!
Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • No, cannot read music • Acoustic • Classical • Folk • Rock • Yes, the student has an instrument • 30 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet) • At the pro’s location
Guitar Lessons
Margie L.
May 26, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
My first lesson taught me everything that a college level class could not. I actually felt very comfortable once I was shown how to properly hold it. David was very calm, and extremely patient with me. I like the fact that I can easily check my homework and log my practice time on the phone. I am going to really enjoy having him as my guitar teacher.
Details: 45 - 64 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Acoustic • Blues • Rock • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location
Guitar Lessons
Dante H.
Jul 2, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
David is a great instructor who can adapt his lesson to fit the needs/goals of his student.
Details: 26 - 44 years old • No, the student cannot read music • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Jazz • Yes, the student has a keyboard • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)
Piano Lessons
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David Eames
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Pricing as follows:
30 minute lesson: $35
45 minute lesson: $60
60 minute lesson: $70
No fees involved. I do teach from a curriculum which I may require you to purchase at some point during lessons. I do offer discounts for larger families with multiple students.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
The first thing that I do is to try to understand where a new student is coming from. This includes asking about their background with their instrument and music in general. Secondarily, I'm also interested in their goals and aspirations. What is it that brought them to me? Finally, I will evaluate their skill level and potential difficulties. From here I am able to ascertain a general direction in which to proceed.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
5 + years studying classical guitar with Douglas Niedt (UMKC)
10 + years studying jazz guitar/theory with Jay EuDaly/Danny Embrey/Stan Kessler.
Studied classical piano with Tatev Amirlyan and Karen Kushner (UMKC)
Studied classical piano with Christopher Madden (UMKC)
16 + years of experience in teaching and performing in the Kansas City area.
