Pedal Point Piano Studio derives its name from the musical concept of a pedal point – a single tone that is held out while other harmonies move around it. My teaching philosophy parallels this concept – just like a held out pedal tone, my ultimate goal of bringing hope and joy to people’s lives through teaching a musical skill will always remain the same. However, like the harmonies that ebb and flow above a pedal point, I recognize that every student is different, and each one brings their own unique strengths, weaknesses, experiences, and goals into the learning process.
Because of this, I do not subscribe to one singular pedagogical method, but rather combine various method books and other techniques based on the unique needs of the individual student, meeting them where they are on their learning journey. I also believe in the importance of incorporating general music concepts into the process of learning the piano, and therefore I teach concepts related to music theory, ear training, music history, and more in conjunction with and in support of piano repertoire and technique.
