Marcy Davis Piano Studio - Piano Lessons For Adults

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About Me

Though my degree is in Classical music, I find beauty and value in all forms of music. I'm always eager to explore something new, whether it's taking lessons myself, watching webinars about the latest teaching techniques, or letting my students introduce me to their favorite tunes and composers. I like to push myself to learn new things out of my comfort zone - this year it's jazz lessons - so that I'll be better able to relate to my own students. Adult students are so brave! I appreciate them greatly and love helping them to fulfill their musical dreams.

My Musical Education Background

I graduated in 1993 with a Bachelor of Music degree (with a piano teaching emphasis) from Western Oregon University. I've taught private and group lessons for over 20 years. I have 20 years' experience as a church pianist/keyboardist in traditional, contemporary, and postmodern worship styles. 

In the past my studio has included Kindermusik classes and small group piano classes for young children. Over time I came to specialize in intermediate students of middle school and high school age. In addition to the basics like note-reading, scales, and technique, lessons included ensemble playing (2-6 players at once) and exploring various styles such as Jazz, Rock & World Music. Students also utilized a computer music lab for theory, ear-training, and sight-reading drills.
 

Genres and Subjects Taught

• Classical
• Church Music - Traditional and Contemporary Worship
• Playing by Ear and with Chords
• Pop/Rock/Jazz - Reading Lead and Chord Sheets

Lesson Rates

A combination of 45-minute in-person private lessons and video lessons accessed at your convenience.

Choose a Plan – 4 lessons ($125), 2 lessons ($95) or 1 lesson ($75) per month.

Each plan includes

-Internet lesson support and guidance between lessons

-large lending library of music, flashcards and worksheets

-access to studio teaching videos online.

(Method books, CD's not included in tuition.)

Ages / Skill Levels Taught

Adults Ages 18 - 99+

All experience levels welcome.

Note readers welcome.

By ear/chord players welcome.

My Certifications and Awards

B.S. in Music (Piano Pedagogy Emphasis) from Western Oregon University

Member MTNA and OMTA

My Musical Influences

Too many to list!

My Classical training taught me to love Chopin, Debussy, Kabalevsky, Khatchaturian, Poulenc. My years in teaching introduced me to some wonderful contemporary composers such as Phillip Keveren, Bill Boyd and Eugenie Rocherolle.

My church heritage gave me experience in hymn-playing, worship band and alternative rock band keyboard.

Billy Joel. U2. Ozomatli. Sia. P!nk. Bon Jovi. Kansas. Maroon 5. Piano Guys. Bradley Sowash. Thelonius Monk. Motion Picture Scores by John Williams and many others.

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