• Students develop proficiency in reading music and music theory through a fun games-based approach.

• Students develop technical proficiency - posture, hand position.

• Listening and aural skills improve as students learn to recognize intervals, chords, melodies by ear.

• Students learn a diverse range of repertoire from various styles and periods. Our Music History/Composer book club leads to a greater appreciation of music history, styles and cultural contexts.

• Students learn to play with emotion and nuance.

• Creativity and improvisation are encouraged through learning to read lead sheets and our program of building chord fluency.

• Our low stress performance opportunities help build stage presence and confidence.

Are You a Good Fit for This Studio?

These characteristics describe someone who would do well in my studio.

• The student is at least 6 years old.

• Beginners with no prior piano training, early level transfer students, adults with no prior piano training or who want to refresh their skills for recreation.

• The student is enthusiastic about music and is eager to learn.

• The student is committed to progress and understands that learning piano takes time and effort.

• The student’s family values music education and a passion for learning. The family provides the resources to ensure the students’ success and is dedicated to maintaining good communication with the teacher.

• The student develops consistent practice habits, and makes piano a priority.

• The student takes direction and is open to feedback and self evaluation, viewing suggestions for improvement as opportunity for growth.

Meet Mrs. Miller

I am Sarah Miller and I have been teaching piano since 1972. I hold Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from Michigan State University. I taught elementary music in public schools for many years and earned National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification in Early and Middle Childhood Music, the highest level of certification an accomplished teacher can earn. In addition to teaching public school music, I have accompanied musicals, and served for many years as a church pianist, all the while maintaining a small piano studio at home. I have always had a keen appreciation for the use of technology so when COVID hit in 2020, I was successfully able to take my studio online where I discovered that with the right tools and techniques, online lessons can be equally engaging, fun and productive as teaching in person.

Although classically trained, I enjoy studying jazz and improvisation with Bradley Sowash, and attend many workshops, webinars and conferences to keep my teaching current. I also enjoy writing songs for my students.

Testimonials

Mrs Miller is an amazing piano teacher!!! Her lessons are dynamic and fun for the kids and my son has learned so much in a considerably short period. Her dedication is admirable. - Andrea

Mrs. Miller gives a whole music education. she is firm but loving and encouraging. My son looks forward to his weekly lesson. - M C