Foster Music Studio
Computer Assisted Instruction
Progressive Studies for the Popular Pianist

          The following is a brief outline of my teaching program.  Naturally, much of what I do in private and group instruction is adapted toward the needs of each student.

          I have developed and curriculized several programs a student can achieve.  We begin by developing your ability to improvise, compose, arrange and play by ear. The course is designed to teach you the "short cuts" that most professional pianist have learned.  Giving you the skills to play "well" in a very short time.

          This should provide the motivation to enjoy your hidden talents by playing full rich arrangements of your favorite music, while we continue to develop the more "regimented" skills of reading music.

          Your reading skills are developed in three areas:
 

• Sight Reading
• Level Pieces (which take approximately a week or so to learn)
• Concert Pieces (which could take several weeks to learn)

 

          I also provide opportunities for you to perform with a "band" and computer sequenced synthesizers, often at Recitals, or during your private and group lessons.

          Your lesson time is divided into three areas:
 

• Private              (three half hour lessons a month)
• Group                (one, one hour group class a month)
• Computer Lab    (I recommend an hour each week you have a private lesson)

 

          I would love to show you my studio, and demonstrate some of what you will learn.  Please feel free to call and set up an appointment.