Martin Gardiner
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Introduction: I do research on musical learning, and also have usually about 5 or 6 students who come to my home to study piano, or singing or other instruments with me. I focus on learning to play or sing expressively and to enjoy making music from the very first lesson. We will begin as soon as possible with starting to learn to read music, and then improve your fluency at reading music with a method I have developed. Making music becomes much more fun and interesting if you learn to read as you learn to play. We start at whatever level you have reached, even complete beginner, and you usually play and explore several pieces even at the first lesson, then continue exploring between lessons. I work with students of all ages. Students who like my non-standard approach love it, and progress rapidly. I love to make music, and love to help my students learn to enjoy making music. I met my wife as we sang together. Learning to make music not only opens up marvelous experience but also can enrich your life in many other ways.
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Hired 4 times
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Musical style
Classical
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- Holly B.
Piano Lessons
I've only just begun working with Martin, but I think we're off to a great start. I have very little by way of formal instruction, so I have a lot to learn, and I'm glad I've decided to take lessons, even though I'm in my 30s. Martin is very knowledgeable and patient, and his piano is just so lovely.
Sep 9, 2017VerifiedWas this review helpful?
- Grace M.
He is a great professor who inspired me to think about how to express different musical languages for each piece.
Aug 20, 2017Was this review helpful?
- Crystle l.
Singing Lessons
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- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?A student who wishes to have an initial lesson to explore what I offer can arrange this with me.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?My approach is very interactive, starting with whatever skills the student has already developed, and then selecting music and working with the student to build from there. I have a very large collection of music from which each lesson can draw, and the student can also bring to the lesson other music of interest.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?I have very broad music training, and have continued to study and explore music all my life. I have sung and played the piano all my life. I am also a research scientist studying music and learning. My research influences and is influenced by my music teaching.