Pierce Emata: Experienced Piano Teacher With In...
Pierce Emata: Experienced Piano Teacher With In...

Pierce Emata: Experienced Piano Teacher With In...

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Greetings! Thanks for viewing my quote! Here's some info that I'm confident will convince you that I'm the ideal choice for your needs. (UPDATE #2! -2022: I'm truly honored and thrilled to have been made a Bluthner Concert Artist! Bluthner is one of the top 3 piano brands in the entire world. ) (UPDATE! -2018: I've been awarded the Steinway & Sons 2018 Top Teacher Award. This award is presented to very select teachers across the US and Canada who have exemplified excellence in their commitment to teaching and inspiring students in the study of piano performance. ) Background: I have 30 years of seasoned experience as an internationally known teacher and concert pianist, with experience teaching the entire spectrum of students from beginning to professional level, ages 5 through adult. I teach both in-studio and online coast to coast to thrilled students of all levels. My online lessons are equally effective as my in-person lessons due to my first-rate skills as a teacher. I have degrees in piano performance from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, the largest and one of the most prestigious music schools in the world. I am on the summer piano faculty at the internationally renown Interlochen Center for the Arts, which draws 2700 students from 50 countries. In addition to judging competitions across the US, I was also invited in Nov 2017 to judge the MusiQuest National Piano Competition in India, where I also lectured to teachers about best practices in teaching and performing. In Oct 2019 I returned to India for a very successful concert tour with master classes in the Mumbai area, and in Nov 2019, I was invited for the 2nd time by the South Dakota Music Teachers Assn to be their Convention Artist, where I'll presented a concert, judged competitions, and gave lectures on best practices in teaching. Competency: The competency of the teacher, whether for beginner levels or advanced, is of critical importance. Many parents will assume that simply opting for the cheapest teacher will be sufficient for a beginner. Nothing is further from the truth, as I very often get transfer students who were greatly held back in their progress due to teachers who weren't very deeply trained. Having a concertizing track also enhances my teaching skills; the best teachers are experienced in both teaching and performing. I work with a set of studio policies that specifies all policies in complete detail, in order to ensure students/parents' understanding of all expectations and to avoid any confusion. I am vetted annually by all local, state and federal law enforcement agencies prior to returning to teach at Interlochen, to ensure that my background check remains completely perfect. Both Leisure/Enjoyment & Serious Instruction, Coast to Coast: I provide both in-studio and online piano instruction, and have students across the U.S. as well as in the Las Vegas area, where I'm the most experienced private teacher in the city. My teaching path is different for each student, depending on your goals and likes. Not everyone wants to be a professional pianist; I take both leisure students as well as serious students and give both a quantum leap forward in both their skill level and their enjoyment of the piano. My style of teaching is positive, constructive, and nurturing, at all levels. If you're a serious student, I will position you to qualify for large college scholarships and the preeminent music schools. Pricing: Thumbtack recently changed the way that we provide quoting, eliminating my ability to give you a customized quote, so I will provide exact quotes upon your inquiry to me. People have differing needs, frequency of lessons, no. of family members, and goals, etc., so unlike a plumber quoting on Thumbtack, my pricing reflects your personal situation. If you're seeking online lessons, I can explain how those work, which for me is almost exactly like an in-person lesson; nothing is lost from using the online format. I give a limited number of need-based scholarships to promising students. Join the many thrilled parents and students that I've worked with, and let me take you to the next level very quickly and enjoyably with my positive, constructive teaching style. -Pierce Emata Most of all, I enjoy making a difference in students' lives, whether giving them a lifelong pastime of pleasure in playing the piano, or preparing students to be accepted into world class universities and graduate schools. I thrive on the human interaction, and inspiring students. I take great pleasure in my work, and every parent and student will affirm that.
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Patricia M.
Feb 5, 2024
Pierce Emata is an exceptional piano teacher with​ an extensive repertoire of skills​ and experience. Pierce's​ many positive teaching qualities include his remarkable patience,​ support and encouragement. He goes above and beyond to motivate students, fostering a sense of confidence and a genuine love for playing the piano.​ I have been taking lessons from Pierce for almost a decade and would state unequivocally that if you're looking for a piano teacher who is not only highly skilled but also patient, ​kind, and supportive, Pierce Emata is undoubtedly an excellent choice.
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Sarah R.
Feb 13, 2024
Our daughter has been taking lessons from Mr. Emata since March 2022. She had previously taken lessons from a different teacher but we failed to see consistent progress. Over the past 2 years, she has improved immensely. Mr. Emata's teaching style and expertise have helped her succeed. She relearned the fundamentals in an engaging way. Instead of working on one piece per week, she practices multiple of different styles and difficulty. We enjoy the lessons by Skype as we have moved from Las Vegas and have been able to maintain consistency in her learning. We couldn't be happier that we found Mr. Emata!
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Sara C.
May 7, 2017
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Pierce Emata has been one of the best teachers I have worked with. Not only is he thorough in helping you finely perfect a piece, but he is excellent at teaching you along the way in terms and concepts that you can understand. Pierce's technique ability, for me, is what really set him apart from other teachers. Having taking lessons for over twenty years, the time I spent with Pierce changed my whole way of playing the piano for the better. As a teacher myself, I have learned how to help children at a young age establish better habits and progression through his teaching techniques and mastery of the piano. Pierce Emata is a top choice!
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Zakary P.
Apr 25, 2023
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Pierce is truly an exceptional instructor. If you want the absolute highest quality of lessons, look no further. I have only been learning from him for a few months and my technique has significantly improved. I had worked with my previous teacher for just over a decade and while she gave me an excellent basis, I had not realized just how how many simple things in my technique had been incorrect. Pierce teaches you not only how to learn new, useful techniques, but also how to correct old bad habits. This naturally takes time, but I have been very surprised at just how quickly his lessons have made a difference, and I can only imagine where I will be after more time with him. Not only does Pierce teach you strong fundamental technique that quickly becomes natural, but he teaches you about the works you are learning, the composers who wrote it, and the proper way to play different sections to connect to the audience, bring out the proper sound, or convey more emotion. He has an astounding breadth of knowledge about varied topics and is a world class concert pianist as well. I recommend him to aspiring musicians at all levels with no reservations.

Details: 18 - 25 years old • Yes, the student can read music • 4+ yrs of formal training • Jazz • Yes, the student has a piano • 60 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Joey M.
Dec 4, 2022
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Pierce Emata is a wonderful Pianist , teacher and human. I had trained under him and although only for a short while, he took my piano playing to the next level. He carefully designed a curriculum for me, and was very patient and considerate. I feel lucky to had the opportunity to learn from him. Not only did I improve my playing with his fun selection of pieces, but he taught me the correct way to play the piano. I am grateful, because I learned how to play free of tension, but still with power.

Details: 18 - 25 years old • Yes, the student can read music • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • Classical • Yes, the student has a piano • 30 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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  • What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

    I collect information about the student's needs, desired goals and background, if they've taken lessons before. I provide a copy of my detailed studio policies, additional information about my background, and will confer by phone, in person, or by Skype to answer any and all questions the student/parent has. If the student has taken lessons before or knows how to read music, then I'll assess what level they're at and what their learning needs are, and create a roadmap of their development as I see it. That provides students and parents with a clear picture of what they can expect from lessons with me.

  • What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

    I was educated at Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music, which is the largest and one of the most internationally prestigious music schools in the world. I am both a master teacher and concert pianist. I am in a constant mode of self development, through presenting new concerts, engaging with top tier peers about the science of piano teaching, and my summer work also exposes me to international piano students, where I can observe many different styles of teaching from around the world. I also observe and coach students across the U.S. for music teacher organizations as well as abroad.

  • What types of customers have you worked with?

    My versatility serves my Customers extremely well. I teach all musical styles, music theory, and composition. I've worked with students at all levels, literally. Age range: 6 to Adult. Level: from total beginners all the way up to active piano teachers and performing professional pianists. Musical goals: I have students who take lessons for leisure and enjoyment, who learn as a skill that develops and results in their academic studies across all subjects, and serious students who aspire to attend world-class music schools/conservatories, earning major scholarships.

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