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About
I offer my creativity, having written three published teaching pieces for piano . I'm able to improvise in more than one style but my speciality
is jazz. I've taught jazz piano from beginning pieces through improvising jazz standards. I also have a good ear which allows me to take a beginner level arrangement of a piece and play my own version which is closer to the original even if the original was written for orchestra . Also you get my 29 years of experience , treating my student as an equal , and patience. I'm very persistent . I keep on a student until he or she reaches that goal whether it be clapping a new rhythm or mastering two measures of a piece .
I enjoy working with people. When I'm interacting with different personalities it challenges me to find new ways to teach my craft. I enjoy when I have successfully taught a student a new skill or piece which helps them grow as a musician . I enjoy playing for students and receiving praise for it . I enjoy using my ability to create new jazz solos or exercises . I enjoy working with children with their sense of fun and spontaneity .
Overview
Hired 10 times
Serves Milwaukee, WI
Background checked
38 years in business
Business hours
This pro hasn't listed their business hours.
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, and Zelle.
Services offered
Subjects of interest
Level of experience
Instrument student plays
Piano
Violin
Guitar
Drum
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Good 4.3
8 reviews
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Heidi M.
Feb 11, 2016
My son started taking piano lessons from Dave Biel when he was 6. He was small and needed a phone book to sit on to reach the keys. He is now 13 and still taking lessons from Dave. Dave is a wonderful teacher, very encouraging and positive. He has a great sense of humor and a teaching style that relates well with his students and keeps them engaged. There are opportunities, if student are interested, to play in recitals and the WSMA juried competition each year. These are chosen by the student if they want to participate. Dave loves music and is an accomplished musician as well as a teacher. We have enjoyed listening to our son's progress over the years! We highly recommend him!
Dennis m.
May 10, 2017
My kids and I have been studying piano with Dave for many years. He is an excellent teacher; very patient with children, great inuition, understanding.
Stephanie l.
Mar 10, 2016
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Hired on Thumbtack
David is very patient, he's kind, and willing. He is very experienced in what he does and I'm glad we are choose him. He's also very inexpensive for us. I would recommend him to anyone.
Piano Lessons (for children or teenagers)
Marty S.
Oct 22, 2016
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Hired on Thumbtack
Very flexible teaching hours, and he explained the process.
Piano Lessons (for adults)
Mary A.
Mar 15, 2016
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Hired on Thumbtack
I like Mr. Biel. He has encouraged me, and keeps me practicing.
Piano Lessons (for adults)
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David Biel
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I charge $50/hr per lesson and a few dollars more for driving to the student's home. I ask the student to pay for four lessons in advance.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I would explain the price and the expectations of my studio such as giving a 24 hour notice for cancellation. We would then proceed with the first lesson where I would explain the body mechanics of playing,keyboard layout, names of the keys, and some pre-note reading exercises .
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a B.A. in Jazz Studies from UWM. While there I took a Piano Pedagogy class where I had to teach the basics of piano to another music student . I recently took some classes for piano teachers which involved in depth study of piano technique and the mastering of classical music up to an intermediate level .
