Carol W.

About Me

I worked for Fletcher Music Company for three years--January, 1999, through December, 2001. I was an organ instructor for senior citizens, who were 55 on up. My title was Director of Education. I had on the job training because the Lowery organs were very fancy, and I had to learn to play with orchestrated rhythms. Mr. Charlie Stanford, who is retired from Fletcher's, had hired me. I worked in Zephyrhills, FL, and was transferred to the Lakeland store at the mall in mid 2001. That store was not doing well before I came, and it unfortunately closed at the end of 2001. I studied piano for 40 years with a private teacher, who had gotten her education at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. When I was 22 I started learning the organ from her as well. Her name was Mary Badanis, and she passed away on April 2, 2000. I have taught piano privately for 8 years at my home--2001 through 2008 and currently have been doing that again. Then I took off some time during the recession when people weren't answering ads for piano and started my teaching up again in early 2016 through the present time. I have almost 14 years of piano teaching experience. I have taught six children from one family and a very lovely girl whose mom is a single mom and a brother and sister most recently. As of this past Sunday, January 12, 2020, I added a new student who is 7 years old. I can be reached at (landline) or (cell phone), to which you may text.

Carol W. is proficient in and teaches Keyboard and Piano Lessons .

Degree and Field of Study:

PianoJuly 1969

Little Rock University, now University of Arkansas at Little Rock

What to expect in my Keyboard and Piano Lessons

Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced

I teach each student and truly want to see them achieve their best or highest potential. I feel that I have a lot of extra patience for someone who is just beginning to learn, whether it is a child or an adult.

Formal Education:

I had 40 years of private piano lessons and 25 years of private organ lessons from Mrs. Mary Badanis. I also studied piano at Little Rock University, which is now the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. In years past I performed some musical programs upon request.

Private Education:

Graduated Little Rock Central High with Honors. I was an Honor Graduate and was in the top 2 percent of my graduating class which numbered about 750. I made the Dean's List at College. Then I had an excellent opportunity to work for a labor union for 23 years. The money was excellent and I did not further study at UALR nor in Memphis, however, I continued my private piano and organ studies in Memphis for 25 years while I worked a full-time job. I was already in Memphis, TN, and had married. Sometimes piano teaching cannot provide a total income to count on and that was why I made the decision to go the business route. My business position was with the American Postal Workers Union, AFL-CIO, in Memphis, TN. Then I moved to the Tampa Bay area in Florida and wanted a career change. That was when I was hired by Fletcher Music Company. Mr. Stanford was very impressed with me and I played the organ for him and he hired me on the spot. I also taught piano for a brief time at a dance studio in Temple Terrace, FL.

Performing Experience:

When I was about 16 my Dad had arranged for me to play the Roger Williams arrangement of Autumn Leaves on Local TV. It did come out well. I have played for special occasions and programs for people at my house of worship. I did some accompany work for a professional singer many years in the past.

Experience Teaching:

I have right at 14 years of teaching experience and that includes combined organ and piano. I also teach on keyboard if the student does not have an acoustic piano, which is my favorite choice instrument. I also taught for about a year at a dance studio in Temple Terrace, FL.

Keyboard and Piano Lessons in Brandon, FL Lessons in Brandon, FL

In Brandon, FL, Carol W. provides expert Keyboard and Piano Lessons in Brandon, FL instruction, helping students build confidence and achieve their musical goals through customized lessons. Over the years, Carol W. has helped numerous students progress from beginners to confident performers through consistent and focused instruction. Each session focuses on skill development, musical expression, and long-term growth tailored to the student’s goals.

What You'll Learn:

Beginner to advanced Keyboard and Piano Lessons in Brandon, FL mastery
Creative expression and musical interpretation
Building consistency and performance ability

Start your Keyboard and Piano Lessons in Brandon, FL journey in Brandon with Carol W. and benefit from professional instruction tailored to your learning style.