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Piano/keyboard lessons for teens & adults in Redlands & Riverside, CA and around the GLOBE

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Nancee Marin, instructor

IS THIS YOU?

•   Want to learn to play, but self-doubt keeps on creeping in because of your age?
•   Used to take lessons, but found them FRUSTRATING, BORING, or even INTIMIDATING?
    •    Thinking that music is only for the few elite talented ones?
•   Traditional teaching is cramping your style?
•   Too busy to take lessons?
•   Want to save time and energy learning PRACTICAL skills to play your favorite music or create your own music?
•   Can't seem to find the RIGHT professional instructor TOTALLY DEDICATED to YOUR goals and interests?

This is why so many people quit lessons or they simply don't take action. I know how that is. Been there, done that, got the T-shirt, lost it...

But it DOESN'T have to be that way!

I CAN HELP!

...and here are the THREE REASONS I can help you BEST!

1. RESULTS, RESULTS, RESULTS = SAVE TIME and $$$!

No typical cookie-cutter lessons! Lessons are designed specifically to your strengths, weaknesses, preferences, and personal goals so you won't waste your time learning things that don't even apply to what you want to do on the instrument. It's all about FUN and FUNDAMENTALS!
Lessons tailored exclusively for you, the teen/adult student! No "kiddie" method books or songs here!
Teen/adult student-friendly teaching. I truly enjoy working with people like you—and I can't wait to see how well we work together!
Careful pacing of lesson content in a thorough geometric approach covering all angles so you won't feel overwhelmed or bored learning the same, predictable linear things for weeks on end, saving you practice/learning time and sparing you from further frustration.
Documented, recorded lesson plans and practice schedule to get the most out of your playing. You can review them anytime, anywhere!
Relevant fundamentals to expand your skill set. You're not merely learning content by rote like how piano lessons are traditionally taught. You'll be doing MORE than just blindly learning how to play songs or pieces or memorize some boring music theory rules. You'll be given tools to apply them directly in expressing yourself as an artist through improvising and songwriting.
No time-consuming trial-and-error approach trying to figure things out by yourself from books, DVDs, or some random YouTube videos showing incorrect technique and information and bad habits!
You have a a personal guide in me who inspires, motivates, and supports you to make you the musician you've always wanted to be!

2. Freedom of choice for YOU!

Learn to play your FAVORITE styles and do what makes you tick musically, not what the traditional "establishment" thinks you should learn or what the teacher thinks your goals and tastes should be!
Flexibility of scheduling and lesson formats: in-person group and/or private lessons, recorded video and/or audio lessons, live video lessons, etc.! (GREAT options if you have time, scheduling, budget, or location constraints!)

3. LOADS of FUN through technology!

Opportunity to learn to record your music and access your customized lesson materials from a computer - Mac and GarageBand
Online interaction: social networking, chats, etc.

You'll get ALL of the above in my studio...

...as OPPOSED to what typically happens in piano/keyboard lessons in OTHER studios:

They're just "winging" it. They have NO real plan or strategy for the students by teaching the same old tired things in the same order to everyone out of the same old tired method books. (Then everyone wonders why most students hit the plateau so quickly, and then quit cold-turkey!)
They take in older students (or basically anyone with a pulse!) mainly for financial reasons. Students are just a number, a commodity.
Rigid scheduling, formats, and programs. They offer only or mostly one-on-one private lessons. They don't have the average music fan/student in mind in their curriculum, assuming that students are mostly children and/or those who want to pursue a career in classical music performance.
No additional resources and contact besides the time spent directly with the teacher.

So, now that you know (almost) everything, does this sound good to you? Let's get in touch and take the next step! To see if we'd be the right fit for each other, schedule your initial session TODAY at NO COST, NO RISK TO YOU by filling out the form below.

So you want to find out on how to get started? Let me know more about you!

There are no right or wrong answers here. Just be honest so I can help you better!

PLEASE fill out this ENTIRE evaluation to get a response.

Rest assured that I won't share or sell your personal information. That's my promise and I'm sticking to it!

Full Name (first and last names):
Address (street, city, ZIP code):
Phone:
E-mail:
Will this be your first time taking lessons? If not, how long have you been playing or learning the piano/keyboard? What did you learn?
If you’ve taken lessons, why did you stop taking them?
What did you like most about them? What did you like least about them?
How soon are you considering starting lessons? (Now? Next month or next week? In several weeks or months? Not sure? Why?)
Days and times you are available for lessons:
Do you currently have an instrument? (If not, I can help you find the right one.)
If you do, what kind? (Acoustic piano: upright or grand, digital piano, portable keyboard, synthesizer, etc.) Which do you prefer playing?
What styles of music do you like to listen to? What styles do you want or like to play?
List your favorite artists, bands, composers, etc.:
List your top 5 frustrations/challenges and/or things that you want to accomplish on the instrument:
What things do you want me to teach you the most right now? (We may or may not actually do them all right now, but you can list as many things as you want)
Describe your musical background (if any):
Do you want to play strictly for pleasure or recreation? Or do you want to be a pro or at least a semi-pro one day?
For/with whom are you playing? (Examples: yourself, friends, family, fans, audition panel, etc.)
Where do you see yourself playing? In what settings and occasions? (Examples: gigs, parties, worship services, family gatherings, hangouts, jam sessions, auditions, etc.)
Do you want to be able to play just your favorite songs or pieces? Do you also want to (learn how to) create your own original music?
Are you willing to invest your resources (time, finances, and energy) to achieve your goals?
To achieve your goals faster, are you willing or open-minded to learn and use new methods, formats, etc. even if they’re not familiar to you and/or what you’re used to?
On a scale of 1-10, rate your desire, readiness, and commitment to take lessons:
What’s your description of an ideal teacher/mentor? How does an ideal lesson for you look like, feel like, etc.?
How did you find out about me?
Any other questions or comments?