Lessons Offered
Piano
Where are Lessons Offered
In Student Home
About Me
For over 20 years, I have enjoyed enabling countless students of all ages to realize their dreams of learning to play the piano.
I have always had students in addition to working as a composer and performer. As a professional musician, my philosophy is that my students should have the opportunity to learn all of the skills needed to become professional musicians themselves. I tailor my
approach to the student’s individual needs, capabilities and goals. Following every lesson, I give each student a written plan to work on for the week so they will progress successfully and with organized thinking.
My overall goal is to nurture a love and enthusiasm for music.
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My Musical Education Background
University of California, Berkeley, B.A.
New England Conservatory of Music, Diploma
Dick Grove Composing & Arranging Program
Cal State Univ., Northridge. Teaching Credential K-12 Music - Choir.
Orff I Certification
Genres and Subjects Taught
--Piano lessons for ages 5 and up. Beginning through Advanced Intermediate. Classical Approach including repertoire, ear training, music theory, sight reading, technical skills.
Other options to include: Jazz improvisation for Intermediate Classical level students; Pop, Broadway, Jazz standards.
--Coaching for auditions - piano, vocal.
Lesson Rates
For Live Online Lessons, contact me for price quotes.
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For Live In-Person Lessons, contact me for price quotes.
Ages / Skill Levels Taught
Ages 5 and up. Beginning through Advanced Intermediate.
It's never too late to learn to play as long as you're willing to practice :)
My Certifications and Awards
Orff I Certification.
Teaching credential K-12
My Musical Influences
My favorite composer is J.S. Bach. His compositions raised music to a level it may never have reached had he not existed! Other influences, to name a few: Barry Harris, Bill Evans, Tommy Flanagan, Dick Grove, Maurizio Pollini, Count Basie, Duke Ellington.
Service Area
Student Reviews
Fernando M
Pacific Palisades, CA
Ferris a great teacher, I started piano myself with an app and got stuck at a certain skill level. She quickly helped me to progress and helped me to go to the next level.