About the Studio
Teaching Philosophy
Hello and welcome! I am a private teacher at the Jupiter Academy of Music. My studio offers lessons in classical piano, theory, and music braille.
I deeply believe that everyone has the potential to learn and love music. As a teacher, I strive to nurture well-rounded musicianship in my students, and to prepare them to explore their highest creative potential. Lessons give attention to reading, listening, and technique in equal measure, and students have many opportunities to perform and celebrate their hard work throughout the year.
I find special joy in exploring each student's unique learning style, and watching them discover the music they love. My goal is to offer quality music instruction one on one in an encouraging and curious environment, and impart the love and language of music to sighted and tactile readers alike.
Studio Capabilities
The studio is equipped with two beautiful grand pianos, adjustable benches, and a foot step/pedal extender. Students may ask to borrow from our small library of solo and ensemble music, including method books, theory and textbooks, duet/duo, trio, and chamber music scores, as well as from our listening library. For those who wish to explore music that is not readily available, original arrangements are occasionally provided.
The curriculum for the beginning blind student is based on a collection of early method books authored by Richard Taesch, and supplemented with engaging repertoire. The student first establishes a functional knowledge of the braille music code, followed by literacy in piano music in bar-over-bar format. For students with low vision, lessons may incorporate the use of Lime Lighter software for screen magnification and color variation.