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Why Yolande Witkin's Piano Lessons are the Best?

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Tired of taking piano lessons from uncreative and uninspiring teachers who can only play classical, you’re beginning to lose interest in the piano and are considering switching to something more exciting, like trumpet. However, you’ve heard such great things about Yolande Witkin’s piano lessons that you’re not ready to give up on your newfound love quite yet. Thankfully, here are three reasons why Witkin’s piano lessons will revitalize your love of music and why you should stick with it no matter what style of music appeals to you most. What Makes Our Music School Different? Yolande Witkin is one of the most sought after pianists in the world. She has been teaching piano lessons for over 25 years and her students have gone on to study with some of the best at Juilliard, USC, and even Columbia University. We are proud to offer a variety of piano lessons to suit any student's needs. Whether you need an introduction class or want to take your skills further with private instruction, ...

How to compose and teach a piano lesson in 10 easy steps

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Creating a lesson plan for each piano student can be tricky, especially if you’re just starting out. Fortunately, you can use these 10 steps to compose and teach an effective piano lesson that will give you the results you want and keep your students coming back for more. Follow these steps every week and soon you’ll be on your way to becoming a successful teacher! Choose your favorite song Start by choosing your favorite song. You can choose whichever you want, but it should be something that is memorable and fun for you to play. Be sure to pick one that will be appropriate for the level of the student. Next, put your fingers on the keyboard so that they are poised over each key (don’t worry about playing anything yet). There are three things you need to think about when deciding where your fingers go: What is the melody? Which hand plays what part of the melody? Where does each note live on the keyboard? How many times do I have to hit this note in order to get through my entire song...