Aya Yuasa — Piano Instructor

Introduction: Aya is an enthusiastic teacher who loves music and people, and has found that teaching is the best combination of the two. Lessons are fun and engaging, and often include duets and singalongs with younger students, and music production and composition with older students. Every student is unique, from the shape of their hand to their personality and their learning style, and instruction is always tailored to fit the individual needs and interests of the student, with topics ranging from composition to popular music to jazz. A fun activity often incorporated into the lessons are bespoke arrangements of students’ favorite movie themes or pop tunes. Students are encouraged to explore new sounds and styles while furthering familiar favorites, and lessons are as relaxing or as intense as the student wishes. Piano Lessons for Kids: - In Person - 30, 45 or 60 minute weekly lessons. - Ear training, music theory, sight-reading, rote learning, keyboard fluency - Exposure to a diverse range of musical genres - Duets, sing-alongs and off-the-bench activities and games - Optional end of year recital participation Piano Lessons for Adults: - In Person - 45 or 60 minute lessons. - Flexible scheduling to accommodate busy schedules - Sight-reading, lead sheets, music theory - Customized technical exercises for keyboard fluency and ease of playing - Choice of repertoire and focus area Born in Tokyo and raised in both Japan and the U.S., Aya is an award-winning piano teacher with over 7 years of experience teaching private piano lessons to students aged 3 though adults, and holds a B.A. from Berklee College of Music. She is a member of the Music Teacher’s National Association, the New York State Music Teacher’s Association, and the Dalcroze Society of America. Trial Lesson: All prospective students receive a free trial lesson. This includes an introduction to my teaching style through a mini lesson, and time for Q&As. To schedule a trial lesson, please reach out with days and times that work best for you, and we'll go from there. I look forward to hearing from you!