Susan Ward-Online and New Jersey
Residing in Mahwah, New Jersey, I am a professional musician who takes pride in performing at an exquisite theater called The Lafayette Theater in Suffern, NY, every Saturday evening before the movies. As a music enthusiast, I started playing the piano at a very tender age and gave my first piano lesson at 18 years old. Instantly, I knew that teaching piano was going to be my life's calling, and for the past 40 years, it has.
As a non-conventional piano teacher, I avoid the monotony of going through one piano method book page by page, as it often leaves students feeling bored and unenthusiastic. Instead, I carefully select the best pieces from different method books that my students genuinely enjoy and help them make steady progress at an exciting pace. My goal is to ensure that students learn, but most importantly, they have fun while doing it.
In my teachings, I not only prioritize music theory and fingering exercises, but I also expose my students to every genre of music, ranging from classical to jazz, blues, country, and today's music. My vast music library, which comprises every piano method book and genre of music at different levels, ensures that my students have access to an endless variety of music. Hence, they never have to buy their music because I provide them.
With over 60 students on my weekly roster, I always assure them that putting in the required effort and practicing what I teach them will undoubtedly bring them closer to playing their favorite pieces of music in no time. That's a promise! You can surely witness the proof of this by watching some of my students' videos on my profile. Their excellent performances are a testament to their dedication and hard work, and I couldn't be prouder of them.
Classical, Pop, Jazz, I can make recommendations
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