Phyllis S.
- Miami, FL 33138
- Expert Piano Tutor
- Female
- Member Since: 09/2013
- Will travel up to 20 miles
- Rates from $45.00 to $60.00 /hr
- I am a Certified Teacher
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On-line
In-Home
- Also Tutors: Keyboard, Musical
Piano is one of my top subjects! I am a professional classical pianist (I actually play piano, organ, and harpsichord professionally) who has performed publicly on many of the largest concert halls in the world (yes, I played in Carnegie Hall). I have performed on TV, radio and in person for more than 50 years. I have also been teaching piano (and more lately keyboard) to children, adults and everyone in between as well as theory, music composition, conducting and other facets of music. I am the owner of Sdoia-Satz Institute in Miami, a private music school. I teach all levels of piano (from beginner to professional) and I focus on the classical elements. I teach in person and on line to anyone who wishes to learn to play the piano or their keyboard.
I am gentle, yet demanding. I am soft, but strict. I use humor to keep my students interested and in focus. I teach, but I also listen and watch for signals from my students in order to know if they understand or need more explanation. I develop a bond with my students regardless of the students'age which allows us, as a "team" to move together toward success. I believe that every student can learn -- some just learn faster than others, or easier than others, and it is my job, my privilege to help them learn how to do their very best.
I have been teaching many years, and I make sure I keep very much up to date with the teaching styles and ideas in use today, I have bona fide references available from students and their parents, (past and present) to show prospective students. I have worked with students for whom English is a second (or third or fourth) language). I have work ... read more