Music Maker’s Piano lessons focus on Music Theory, Improvisation and Technique for the purpose of developing original music and style. Students are often guided to learn and perform songs from other artists and composers in order to develop performance technique and inspiration. Our lessons emphasize the role of active imagination and design thinking to produce original works.

Individuals often find the opportunity to explore their own creative ideas refreshing, compared to traditional, classically oriented Piano lessons.

Prior experience is highly beneficial, but not required. The most important qualities are interest, attentiveness and the will to learn. Topics of sessions often include Music Theory, Improvisation, and Recording, which are enhanced by the student’s performance ability.

Lessons: All equipment required for Piano and Music Production lessons are provided. The studio is furnished with a guitar amplifier. Students that play an instrument other than piano must supply their own instrument. Students are also encouraged to bring their own equipment if it’s portable, including over-ear monitors (studio headphones), laptops, tablets and MIDI controllers.

Workshops: All equipment required is provided.

You will receive Music Maker’s Practice Tracker, which also functions as a Monthly Progress Report. Each session of practice counts towards a student’s goal, whether it’s learning a song, learning a new technique, mastering a new genre, or producing an original body of work. I utilize Gamification in all of my lessons and materials as a means to encourage consistent, enthusiastic practice.

Students may choose to partner with a fellow student (friend, collaborator or partner) for weekly Group Lessons. Group Lessons facilitate up to 3 students, at a more affordable rate of $45/Hour per student. Group Lessons are hosted at the Music Maker residential studio in Cary, NC.

Music Maker’s Performance Opportunities are in the planning phase.

Music Maker serves primarily Teens and Adults, due to greater experience and interest in music.  Youth with a strong interest in music are fully encouraged to participate in our Lessons and Workshops, with the expectation to be attentive and not disrupt their fellow participants. Considerations are made to coordinate group workshops via age.

We encourage new Students to Enroll in a Private Workshop for 3-Hours of personalized instruction for $160 USD. This provides the foundation, live-demonstration and strategy for learning Music Production. Students may also elect to enroll for a single Lesson for the standard pricing of $60/Hour.

Students may terminate Lessons at any time, however we request a notice of at least 2 Weeks out of courtesy.

Payments from Zelle, Check and Venmo are accepted. Payments for lessons are delivered monthly.

$240/Month for Private Lessons. Group Lessons for $180/Month.