Lessons Offered
Music Theory, Piano
Where are Lessons Offered
In Teacher Studio
Virtual / Online
About Me
I love to teach people how to play piano! My job is to keep you motivated! I'll teach whatever it takes to keep you coming back. I specialize in beginners–youngsters or adults. I teach how to read music, keyboard patterns and harmony, and any level of repertoire or theory you could be interested in.
I've been teaching for 35 years, and am a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music and a Florida State Certified Teacher of Music. I co-authored 13 levels of Aural and Written Theory Workbooks for the state of Florida. Call me and we'll get started!
My Musical Education Background
B.A. Music, College of Saint Catherine, St. Paul, MN 1976
Certificate in Piano Pedagogy and Performance, FAU, FL 2008
Graduate Course work
Post Graduate lessons for 15 years
Genres and Subjects Taught
Note and Rhythm Reading
Theory Instruction: Primary-Level XII
Keyboard Theory/Patterns
Technique
Computer-aided instruction
How to Perform
How to Practice
Preparation for AP Music Tests
Music by the masters
Church music
Online lessons available
Lesson Rates
Rates vary according to length of lesson: 30 minutes, 45 mintues, 60 mintues. Scholarships available.
Call me to discuss.
Ages / Skill Levels Taught
4 years old to 84 years old! You're never to old to start!
My Certifications and Awards
Nationally Certified Teacher of Music
Florida State Certified Teacher of Music
Co-author of Music Masters Theory - Written and Aural - Workbooks for the state of Florida
Certificate in Piano Pedagogy and Performance
Editor for The FJH Music Company, Inc.
Notary Public
Advanced Communicator and Able Leader Bronze in Toastmasters International
My Musical Influences
"I've never known a musician who regretted being one. Whatever deceptions life may have in store for you, music itself is not going to let you down." --- Virgil Thompson. My parents always played music in our home; uncles with great singing voices; singing around the piano for the holidays; two excellent pre-collegiate teachers who gave me excellent pre-collegiate training; scholarships to study music; participation in the BCMTA/FSMTA/MNTA local, state and national music teachers groups with a high standard of excellence; a fabulous coach at FAU where I achieved a Certificate in Piano Pedagogy and Performance. I just love playing Bach in the morning!
Service Area
Student Reviews
Dan P.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
I was referred to Peggy by one of my friends. I have not played the piano for sometime and Peggy knew exactly the areas that I needed to improve my technique. I am playing scales, chords and learning about theory again (not as bad as I thought). She does a great job of filling in all the gaps from my previous training. She is very reliable, a great communicator and her passion for teaching is evident by how quickly I am progressing! I take a 45-minute lesson each per week at a very reasonable cost and I can only say that I am so glad that Peggy is my teacher...she is amazing!