Gavin Laur
Gavin Laur

Gavin Laur

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Introduction
20 years of piano experience and 1 1/2 years of teaching experience. My philosophy is that a love of music must come first, and that teachers ought to help students become independent learners as soon as possible. I strive to leave students with a feeling of genuine excitement after every lesson so they are eager to practice and develop out of their own interest. To accomplish this, I incorporate a variety of activities into lessons, including music theory, improvisation, composition, listening assignments, singing, dancing, and demonstration of proper movements away from the piano. I check in with the student often to ensure they understand the materials and are engaged in the lesson. Through all of this, I try to strike the right balance of enthusiastic wandering and goal-directed focus for each individual student.
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Hired 2 times

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3 years in business

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Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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Carl P.
Sep 10, 2022
Gavin is a phenomenal pianist and an equally phenomenal piano instructor. His approach to teaching is brilliantly unorthodox and creative. I am having a blast. I have never been this excited about learning to play the piano. Thanks, Gavin Barry!
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Jennifer S.
Oct 23, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack

He is very nice and good to work with!

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.

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Gavin Laur

FAQs

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

    The first lesson is always free and meant to get a better sense of your level of experience and preferred learning style. After that, lessons will likely involve a combination of method-book material, repertoire, and exercises for theory, ear-training, and piano technique. We'll do lots of improvisation to help expand creativity and reinforce key concepts and techniques.

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

    - B.M. in Piano Performance (Summa cum Laude) from Arizona State University (2020), in the studio of Dr. Baruch Meir, Bösendorfer Artist and director of the USASU International Piano Competition. - 18 years of piano lessons and performance experience. - 12 years of lessons in the studio of Dr. Jacquelyn Helin, Steinway Artist. - Teaching piano for Mobile Music LLC since September 2022.

  • What types of customers have you worked with?

    I've worked with beginner and early-intermediate level students, ages 4-29.

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