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Micah Motenko

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Hi there! I am a teacher and active performing musician in the Austin scene. I was honored to be nominated as "Best Keyboardist" in the 2020 and 2022 Austin Music Awards. I focus on practical steps to get you playing and singing music you ENJOY! I have nearly 15 years of teaching experience and I can cover soul/funk, pop, jazz, blues, rock, country/americana, and beginner classical. I also teach music recording, production, songwriting, and arranging. Send me a message today! A bit more about me and my approach: My band Motenko has toured the country and plays frequently in Austin. I also play in the bands Wild Child, Sir Woman, Steel Betty, Pat Byrne, and many others. I specialize in several genres and am an avid home recordist, having produced and recorded most of my music (available on all streaming platforms). I teach lessons out of my home studio in N. Austin, which has a beautiful Mason & Hamlin upright piano. I also teach online and am open to coming to your address. I have been actively teaching lessons since I was a college student ('09-'13) and teaching has consistently been a mainstay in my making a living as a full time musician in Austin. I am just as passionate about teaching lessons as I am about recording and playing music! I center my approach around each student's unique goals, whether it be classical piano, playing in a rock band, synthesizers and sound design, or a beginner just finding their way around the keyboard. I work with the student to find a practice routine that can fit into their busy schedule, and teach them practical steps to open new doors to their learning of music.
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Hired 13 times

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14 years in business

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Sun10:00 am - 11:00 pmMon10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Logic Pro X

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Sara O.

Jul 22, 2016

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Micah Motenko's reply
Thank you so much Sara! I'll see you next week and we can dig in.
Piano Lessons (for adults)
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Caryn M.

Apr 14, 2016

Micah is a truly wonderful teacher. I had piano lessons for 6 years as a kid - and I REALLY did not enjoy them. They were torturous. I am a vocalist, and had not really played keys/piano in approximately 15 years. Last summer, I started playing around on the piano a bit to try and help my songwriting and see if maybe, MAYBE, I could accompany myself. After writing a few simple tunes on the keys, I quickly realized that I needed to go deeper, to have a better understanding of what chords fit with what, to broaden my linguistic skills. I have only been taking lessons from Micah for about a month and so much has changed. The songs I have written have opened and bloomed, and I am jamming. It's so lovely. Most importantly, Micah didn't jump right into classical methods of teaching - he allowed me to show him what I know, how I learned it (hint: not by reading the music!), and he listened to me with regard to what I wanted to do with my practice. He has tailored all of his lessons and tasks accordingly. He has also been super accommodating with my schedule. THANK YOU, MICAH! 11 stars out of 10.
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Scott Collins G.

Apr 8, 2016

I am a singer songwriter and Micah is presently giving me piano lessons. I've been playing since I was a child but I've purely just been writing by ear. My first lesson with Micah not only made me feel a confidence I haven't felt with an instrument before but my song writing has already improved as well. Every lesson since has been just as motivating and confidence building. He is a wonderful kind teacher who makes it very easy to not only understand the lesson but expand upon the "home work" given beyond what we covered. It's amazing. I absolutely recommend Micah for piano lessons for it is proving to be invaluable for my career. And most of all it's Fun!
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Mani V.

Jun 19, 2017

I was a super beginner when I began taking mandolin lessons with Micah. He's very friendly, and I enjoyed the progression, his teaching rhythm, and his patience. It's nice that he can come to you, as well. He'll also make adjustments for you to be able to play songs, for example, I have tiny hands and can't reach some complex chords, so he'll simplify them for me. He'll also make notes and chords simple enough for you to play songs that you like. I'd recommend him for anyone looking to start mandolin lessons.
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Dreux L.

Jun 16, 2018

Micah has done a great job teaching my 4 and 7 year olds. His patience with my children when they are being challenging is impressive. He has adapted his teaching methods to my children's different learning styles. The lessons have been a positive experience.
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