William S.

Broken Arrow, OK

Keyboard and Piano Lessons

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Experiance 4 Years

About Me

While I have always loved performing, having played over 20 full recitals on organ and piano, I only recently discovered a passion for teaching. You'd make such a great piano teacher!" was something I heard often in college. During four years as a performance major, I spent many wonderful nights coaching my friends in the recital hall or practice rooms. My excitement for the piano is contagious, and I want to share it with others, particularly young people who are just starting out in music. So many young students treat piano lessons as a burden and a chore--not because they want to, but because their teacher treats it the same way. I believe music teaching is suffering from a lack of passion. As a youngster, I had several piano teachers who had no enthusiasm for helping me, and that held me back for many years. I only experienced the joy music brings and made huge progress after I began studying with Dr. Karin Edwards. She showed me the power a good teacher has to influence students, and now I want to help others in the same way. My first real teaching experience came last year, when I began teaching a 15 year old organ student. That experience confirmed to me that I have a calling to music teaching.

William S. has over 4 years of music experience in the Broken Arrow area.

William S. is proficient in and teaches Keyboard and Piano Lessons .

Degree and Field of Study:

Bachelor of Music--Organ PerformanceDecember 2018

Wheaton College

Award Name:

Wheaton Conservatory Chamber Music Competition-2nd placeApril 2018

Wheaton Conservatory

Wheaton Conservatory Concerto Competition-Runner upOctober 2018

Wheaton Conservatory

What to expect in my Keyboard and Piano Lessons

Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced

Piano playing should be enjoyable! I help students explore the story-telling side of music. Every piece we play communicates a unique mood, feeling, or story to the audience--exploring and sharing that with others is exciting! I also place a lot of emphasis on technique--how we use our body to play the piano. Without the proper physical approach, we cannot play as expressively, as quickly, or as easily as we want to. That makes practicing and performing frustrating, rather than enjoyable. The solution is found in finger independence and good use of body weight. If we focus on "how does my body feel while playing?" rather than simply "am I getting the right notes?", we begin to play much more freely and expressively.

Formal Education:

Bachelor of Music-Organ Performance. Wheaton College '18

Private Education:

Piano-Dr. Karin Edwards-Wheaton College Piano-Shanti Daya-Carroll University Organ-Dr. Edward Zimmerman-Wheaton College Organ-Sr. Mary Jane Wagner, SSSF

Performing Experience:

Over 20 full recitals given on organ and piano. Soloist with the Orchard Symphony-Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, 2019.

Experience Teaching:

Four years.

Keyboard and Piano Lessons in Broken Arrow, OK Lessons in Broken Arrow, OK

William S. is a highly experienced Keyboard and Piano Lessons in Broken Arrow, OK instructor based in Broken Arrow, OK, offering personalized lessons designed to meet the needs of students at every skill level. With extensive teaching experience, William S. has successfully guided students of all ages in developing strong musical foundations and advanced skills. William S. specializes in developing proper technique, improving musical understanding, and helping students progress through structured lesson plans.

What You'll Learn:

Core Keyboard and Piano Lessons in Broken Arrow, OK skills and advanced techniques
Music theory application in real playing scenarios
Performance preparation and stage confidence

If you're looking for high-quality Keyboard and Piano Lessons in Broken Arrow, OK lessons in Broken Arrow, William S. offers flexible scheduling options, including both in-person and online sessions.

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