Which levels of student experience do you teach?

Those with no formal training

Those with No formal training; some self-taught experience

Those with 0 – 2 yrs of formal training

Those with 2 – 4 yrs of formal training

Those that would be rated or considered as intermediate and/or advanced level

How do you know I'm a good guy - background checks?
Since I also have a studio at Greenhill Private School – www.greenhill.org ; they required me to have a thorough background check. Obviously, I passed with flying colors, otherwise I would not have been teaching there for the past 5 years.
What locations do you serve?

I’ve got several options when it comes to teaching location. Here are some of them:

I teach out of my studio in Farmers Branch, TX       CONTACT US PAGE

I also have a small studio at Greenhill School in Addison ( www.greenhill.org )

I’ve got several students that prefer me to teach them in their home on their own piano in Farmer’s Branch, Addison, Carrollton, Richardson and other nearby towns in the greater Dallas area.

One last option is to teach online possibly using Facetime, Skype or Zoom.

What qualifying experience do you have?
I’ve taught 100’s how to play the piano. No reason I can’t teach you too. I’ve worked with Pre-K all the way to 93yrs of age. As long as you have the desire I can teach you. I have a music degree from the Univ of WI. I’ve been teaching since I was 13yrs old; I am 64 now if that tells you anything….I’ve got all kinds of references; just ask…. I’ve also been performing since I was 13. I’ve played for Governors, Ross Perot, Financial Guru; Dave Ramsey, performed same stage with Dizzy Gillespie; The Platters, Kicked off the Dallas Symphony at the Meyerson Performance Hall, performed several times on TV, Studied Jazz with world-wide known Jazz educators and performed on an internationally released jazz album as well as studied classical piano with a concert pianist that performed on the Tonight Show Several Times…
Which styles do you teach?

Jazz

Classical

Pop / Rock

Gospel

Worship / Church Musician

Instrumental as well as Vocal

What payment methods are accepted?
Credit card, Cash, Check, Venmo, Paypal, Square
What advice would you give me to hire a music teacher?
It is easy to write about all this, but truly, the “truth is in the pudding” I always suggest a conversation, before making any decisions. Ideally; Face to Face, but as a 2nd choice, a phone conversation. Never make a decision off of what someone has written or a “text” message. None of it, may be true. Ask to hear a demonstration or attend a trial lesson.
What is your process for working with a new customer?
For lessons I recommend a trial lesson to see how well our personalities mesh. This should be done, no matter who you choose. For Live gigs, I suggest you come and hear me perform at a venue. Just call me and I’ll tell you when and where you can come and hear me.