Teaching Philosophy
• Each student has a seed of ability which when, nurtured by patience combined with a method conducive to the learner’s ability, can unearth the innate talent and accomplishment of the novice pianist.
• We must embrace the fact that music is the universal language of sound, the only language which can be understood and expressed cross–culturally, and that exposure to music education and its possibilities may lead to a great understanding of all peoples and developing of a fuller and richer quality of life.
• Teaching music as a second language– the language of sounds, will naturally develop the importance of listening to the interpretation of sound created when the source of sound is heard. With this foundation – expressive performances, musical compositions, tone, touch, voicing, memorization and other skills become naturally imbedded.
• To develop perceptive strength and strategy for learning this art, the skills of analysis, practice, perseverance and memorization are encouraged from the inception of learning, making the process one of ease and discovery. These skills are essential in moving the young pianist to great heights.
• Memorization frees the artist to feel the music. We can each experience the passion, tranquility and joy of music. It is part of our Divine inheritance, just waiting to blossom.
• A pianist playing from the soul can touch the heart of man. Music is peace. Peace brings joy.
• Developing respect for repertoire and performance must begin as early as the elementary level.
• Functionality and repertoire must partner together to incorporate not only the experiences gained from recitals and competition, but also to embrace practical life experiences.
