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Piano lessons
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I will teach you how to play the piano, starting wherever you are and moving you forward along your musical path. I possess a lifetime of experience teaching all levels from beginners to advanced, and all ages. I tailor my lessons to the needs and musical goals of every individual student. I believe that good teaching comes from the desire and ability to listen and communicate well. It is my goal as a teacher to keep the joy of making music alive in the process of learning. One of the ways that can be accomplished is by selecting and suggesting repertoire that the student really wants to play , and by collaborating with the student in the process of learning music and the art of playing the piano.
Training & Qualifications
I am a professional jazz pianist, composer,performer and educator. I have been performing for over thirty years. I have taught at Rutgers Universtiy, and SUNY Poughkeepsie and have performed and teach master classes world wide.
I am also film composer and symphonic composer. In 2015 I served as composer in residence for the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra. My most recent symphonic work, For Malala, was premiered in February 2016 by the NWSO and was composed for my jazz trio and Orchestra. (sumitonooka.com)
Availability & Preferences
Currently I travel to the homes of my students to teach. I have time available for students during daytime and evening hours during weekdays.
