Paula Maya

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Introduction: Welcome! I offer piano lessons to students of all ages, levels, and abilities as well as ear training, music theory and jazz chords and improvisation for those who are interested. Experience: 25 years of teaching private lessons and workshops and 30 years of performing in Brazil and the United States. Education: Brazilian Federal University of Music, Classical Piano. Conservatory of Music in Rio de Janeiro, Music Theory Certificate. Brazilian Federal Fluminense University, First Medieval Music Certificate. Santa Úrsula University in Rio de Janeiro, Third Medieval Music Certificate. Improvisation and Harmony with international pianist and arranger Luiz Eça. Affiliations: The Recording Academy BMI Music Publishing My teaching approach is to always meet my students where they are, beginners, intermediate or advanced. We explore different music styles and create together a fun and focused study program to learn and master the piano while playing songs and practicing technique exercises that build a strong foundation no matter what music style they choose to focus on, from classical to pop and jazz.

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Hired 7 times

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30 years in business

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Patty A.

Apr 27, 2016

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It is always difficult to find a great piano teacher but due to Thumbtack, I found the best. I am grateful! Paula is professional, talented, a great communicator, and Paula encourages working on technique, reading and performing. Love my lessons and I am learning so much!!!!!

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Barbara S.

Jan 19, 2011

Paula was my daughter's first piano teacher. My daughter was 6 years old when she started piano lessons. Paula did a great job in teaching her how to read and play music. Carla enjoyed every lesson and would still enjoy it if Paula hadn't moved to the East Coast. I can highly recommend her as a piano teacher for kids and adults!

Scott W.

Jan 21, 2011

"Paula is valuable as a piano teacher because she instructs according to her student's goals. She's been playing for decades and is a recording artist herself, which obviously gives her the credentials and a special perspective...but during lessons, none of this gets in way of the student. She teaches you proper technique, but without turning the learning process into a bore fest. She exposes you to theory and the big picture, but without disregarding the student's natural tendencies of just wanting to play some songs. Learning stays fun, but nearly without notice, the student still gets the proper education . From a practical standpoint, Paula is a perfect instructor choice. As a 29 year old professional, I always had interest in playing the piano, but just couldn't find the time. Paula comes out to me, is always on time, and makes learning the keyboard fit within my schedule and its sometimes hectic pace."

Joe B.

Dec 12, 2016

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Paula is a great teacher and a wonderful person. She is a very talented and educated musician and performer. She makes the lessons challenging while remaining easy to understand. It has been a pleasure studying with her so far.

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Dillon C.

Jan 27, 2011

Paula is a fantastic teacher. I started understanding the piano better right away after we began lessons. Im a nineteen year old and she didnt treat me like a kid or talk down, it was alot of fun. Connecticut is lucky to steal her from seattle!

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What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
* UFRJ - Brazilian Federal University of Music - Classical piano. * Conservatory of Music in Rio de Janeiro - Music Theory Program Certificate. * UFF - Brazilian Federal Fluminense University - First Medieval Music Program Certificate. * Santa Úrsula University in Rio de Janeiro - Third Medieval Music Program Certificate. * Two years of Classical Piano Lessons with international pianist Luiz Medalha. * Two years of Improvisation and Harmony with international pianist and arranger Luiz Eça.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
I began teaching professionally at the age of seventeen, while a freshman at the Brazilian Federal University of Music in Rio de Janeiro.
What types of customers have you worked with?
I've worked with young children, as well as adults, who were playing the piano for the first time. Also with adults who studied as children and would like to resume their studies. And with pianists who want to better their technique, learn about jazz chords and improvisation or write their own music.

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