Piano & Guitar Lessons

Lessons are held at my home studio in Frederick, CO. I'm located about five minutes east of the Carbon Valley Rec Center and am easily accessible from Frederick, Firestone, Dacono, Longmont, Fort Lupton, Erie, and surrounding areas. Online lessons are also available.

I teach guitar and piano to children, teens, and adults. Lessons are customized to match each student's age, experience level, interests, and musical goals. I generally start children as young as 5 on piano and 7 on guitar, but every child is different. We can evaluate whether your child is developmentally ready to begin lessons during the trial lesson.

Absolutely! I've taught many adult beginners or people returning to music later in life. It's never too late to start, and I'll help you learn at your own pace.

Just reach out through the contact form or by phone or email to set up your free trial lesson. After the trial lesson, we set a recurring weekly slot that's yours each week.

The first lesson is always free. Weekly, 30-minute lessons are recommended for most students and are $35 each. Longer lessons, group lessons, and flexible scheduling may be available upon request.

Lessons are paid on the 1st of the month. Payment options include cash, check, Venmo, and Zelle.

Most likely, yes. You will need to purchase your own lesson books. I loan or create supplemental materials when possible. Most students spend around $50 a year on books. I'll send you a link to what you need to purchase after the trial lesson.

I teach a variety of styles and tailor lessons to my students' interests. Whether you want to learn classical, children's songs, rock, or anything in between, I will create a lesson plan tailored to you. My own formal training spans classical, flamenco, rock, blues, jazz, fingerstyle, funk, hard rock, and improvisation, so I am genuinely excited to teach whichever direction your musical taste goes.

Not at all! Whether you're a complete beginner, have been playing for years, or are picking up the guitar or piano after taking time off, my lessons are designed to meet you where you're at and help you grow and progress as a musician in a fun and supportive environment.

Yes! Regular practice is essential for building new skills and maintaining the ones you've already developed. Most students make the most progress when they practice at least 30 minutes a day, five days a week. Very young children and beginners do not need as much practice at first as they build their focus and stamina. Consistent practice strengthens memory retention, muscle memory, strength, dexterity, and much more.Even shorter sessions—just 20 minutes a day—are far more effective than cramming in hour plus sessions once a week. Consistency is key!

I organize a Christmas recital and a spring recital, along with occasional group performance classes — open to any student who'd like to participate.

This gives us a chance to meet each other and get to know each other a little bit. You can make sure it feels like a good fit for you. It also gives me a chance to learn about your current skill level, goals, and interests, so that I can prepare your custom lesson plan for your next lesson. If you are unsure if your young child is developmentally ready to begin lessons, the trial lesson is a great way to find out!

Your success is my priority. I want you to have fun and experience real progress. I focus on helping you build the skills you need to play the music want, all while building a solid musical foundation in a fun and encouraging environment.