I am passionate about my work. I love imparting knowledge and skill to my students. I want the best for them. Every person is different . I try to assess the best way to teach my students and then tailor a long term plan for gradual growth towards a desired musical goal.
I like seeing the growth and confidence spiral upward and outward in every individual that I teach.
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26 years in business
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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Heather W.
Feb 1, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Mr Butler has been an incredible piano teacher for my teenage son! My son loves him and he’s improving leaps and bounds. He makes it fun and really makes the most of the hour every week!
Details: 14 - 17 years old • Yes, the student can read music • 2 - 4 yrs of formal training • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has a piano • I'm flexible • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)
T Productions's reply
Teaching your son is very satisfying. I believe that he’ll develop into a fine musician !
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Nicolle M.
Jul 22, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
What a blessing to find Terrance! He truly molds his lessons based on the student's abilities and goals. He gets to know the student and while he focuses on the teaching the basics and theory, he also provides challenges and is engaging in the lessons each week. I was skeptical of online, but he has a modern set up and virtual keyboard that helps my son learn - he is very comfortable with online learning. Their sessions are more like a collaboration- just awesome! Could not recommend Terrence more- he is also a wonderful person and truly cares. 5 Stars and more- Thank you T Productions :)
Details: 14 - 17 years old • Yes, the student can read music • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Jazz • Yes, the student has a piano • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)
T Productions's reply
Thank you for such a positive review . I’m very happy with Gabe as a student . He is a fast learner and I’m expecting him to develop into an excellent musician!
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Wendy m.
May 13, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack
Terrance is an all around good hearted person and this is what he brings to his pianolessons. Personalized study and lots of fun.
T Productions's reply
Wendy you are one of my favorite people . Our relationship has gone beyond the teacher-student dynamic . I am really glad to be bringing music into your life but I’m glad to have a great friend !
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Jeffrey G.
Oct 26, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
I was very pleased with my first "lesson" with Terrence ! I had not played the piano in over 40 years ....and he was very patient with me . I actually did better than I had hoped . Terrence has such a pleasant , easy going personality . I look forward to my next "class" with him ...
Details: 45 - 64 years old • No, the student cannot read music • 2 - 4 yrs of formal training • Classical • Yes, the student has a piano • 45 minutes • My home, venue, etc.
T Productions's reply
Thank You Jeffrey . I believe our musical relationship will produce fruit and I look forward to a long musical relationship!
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Shelly C.
Sep 1, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
Mr. B is an amazing piano teacher! His teaching methods have really engaged my son and made him enthusiastic about learning each week. Not only is he a highly skilled pianist, he is also down-to-earth, patient, personable, and really understands child development. My son has grown leaps and bounds since starting in regards to skill, attitude, and work ethic!
Details: 6 - 9 years old • No, the student cannot read music • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has a piano • 30 minutes • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)
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Terrence Butler
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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
There is no complicated pricing system for my music instruction. My basic fee is $45/60minutes. Currently online lessons are very popular And I charge $35/60 minutes . If I have to travel a great distance then I might add an additional $10 for gas. Sometimes I will ask you to pay for material that I present to you but generally I will give you xeroxed copies or ask you to go and buy a certain book.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I generally do an assessment of a potential student to see if they’re a beginner , intermediate or advanced student.
Then I try to make the first few lessons as fun as possible by getting the student to play songs that they really like .
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I believe in the Juilliard standard of directed self study. I am always trying to learn. I have found You Tube to be a resource that is invaluable. Technology has made learning and performing music that much easier and I keep up with the latest in technology and software by reading journals and the like.
I have a Bachelor of Art degree from Columbia University. Music was my major. I’ve taught Music in public and private schools for the past 20 years .
