My Studio in Photos
Each photo gives a glimpse as to what my studio is all about.
My Desktop
All my teacher needs are at my fingertips. Stickers - paperclips - colored pens and pencils and markers - tape - standard handouts - business cards - post-its - pointers - sketch pads highlighters - mini-certificates ..... even lip balm. hand sanitizer and lens cleaner. I am prepared for almost any teaching situation that may arise.
Teacher's Piano
My piano is another almost identical Petrof piano. On the top left of the piano is a ceramic bust of a pirate my mom made for me a long time ago. She was my greatest encouragement in becoming a musician and teacher. On top of the piano are several books of pieces I'm currently practicing. The second piano makes teaching so much easier.
Waiting Room
Parents and student's siblings make good use of my Waiting Room. I have a couple tables that students use to do their homework, and adults use to do computer work for their jobs.
My wife bought the wall hanging at our local Goodwill for $10! I think it fits the room perfectly.
Student's Piano
All students take their lessons on a high-quality hand crafted and well maintained Petrof piano. In a moment of empathy, I bought a pad for my piano's bench to make lessons a more pleasant experience.
Circle of Fifths
The Circle of Fifths is the E=MC2 of music. It underpins and is a foundational pillar of music theory. I use it all the time to help students understand the music they are learning. It opens up their understanding of much music theory.
Chairs
I keep chairs in my studio, and I recommend that parent listen in on my Keyboard Kids students (preschoolers). It's very helpful for a 4–6-year-old student to have a parent, and sometimes a grandparent, listen in on the lesson to help the student in their practice at home.
