Piano Pete: Music Lessons

Pete has taught a student population representing a vast range of ages, aptitudes, attitudes, races, ethnicities and countries of origin, both K-12 students and adults, with excellent retention numbers. In addition, he has prepared hundreds of students for recitals, and has taught and performed extensively across a wide spectrum of music. He has a particular expertise in jazz, blues and rock, country, pop and gospel. Piano Lessons (for children)

"My daughter is eight years old, and had been taking piano lessons for a year and a half before we found Pete. Historically she was very hard on herself if she made a mistake, she would cry, get frustrated, and give up. Pete changed all that. She took to him immediately. She was giggling through the lesson, even when she made a mistake (a minor miracle). She had a wonderful time and Pete was able to teach her more quickly because she was having fun. When he realized how quickly she was grasping what she was asked to play, he always had new things to show her and teach her, sometimes right off the top of his head. He was very supportive, adaptive, and engaging. I would recommend Pete to anyone looking for a piano teacher for their child. He is an outstanding instructor." Lynn M. Piano Lessons (for adults)

"Pete is the most knowledgeable, patient and understanding teacher ever. As an adult beginner with no knowledge of music, I started out a little apprehensive about how well I could play (I have always wanted to), but now, I want to keep playing and I actually long for the week to get over so that I can forget everything and go for my piano lesson. What's just as amazing is Pete's knowledge of musical theory and musical history and it literally touches a chord somewhere when he talks about music so passionately. He also deals very patiently with my numerous questions and doesn't move on until all my doubts are cleared. If I can absorb even a 50th of his knowledge, I will be very happy." Gargi N.