Snowy Cove Piano Studio

, James Tannenbaum (Cleveland Institute of Music), and Seymour Fink (author of acclaimed book/video "Mastering Piano Technique "). The aesthetics of this comprehensive pedagogy have been further influenced by Interdisciplinary Fine Arts studies in the Ph.D program of Comparative Arts (Ohio University) and my own personal experience as a musician, composer and visual artist. Throughout my teaching years, I have learned the benefits of making frequent verbal references to art, visual concepts, and various characteristics of spoken language. Thus, through the power of analogy, many students have found a means to enhance their expressive capabilities and find their own unique "voice". Unhindered access to a home acoustic piano (a "regular" piano in good working order, with 3 pedals) is required for the daily practice routine of private piano students. An electronic keyboard (of an appropriate size, with weighted keys) is sufficient for the home practice of students enrolled in recreational Group Keyboard classes (when offered).