Piano Lessons
Philadelphia
Piano At
The green tambourine
Teaching music students love to play
At The Green Tambourine, we believe in making piano lessons enjoyable by encouraging students to explore music they love. Whether it's classical compositions, popular hits, movie soundtracks, or jazz standards, we tailor the repertoire to match their interests. This personalized approach keeps students motivated to practice and cultivates a strong bond with the piano, fostering their creativity and expression. Playing music they enjoy also instills a positive attitude towards learning and nurtures a lifelong passion for the piano.
Moreover, we integrate composition and improvisation into our lessons to further enrich students' musical journeys. These elements not only enhance their creativity but also boost confidence and encourage self-expression. At The Green Tambourine, our supportive community empowers students to actively choose their music and unleash their creativity. Join us for a free trial and experience the joy of making music on the piano your way!
piano SkillS
Instrument Skills
Hand independence
Technique exercises
Pedal technique
Control of touch and tone
Chord voicing
Articulation
Transposition
Ornamentation
Accompaniment
Musical Skills
Note reading
Ear training
Rhythmic fluency
Musicality
Composition
Improvistion
Music Theory
Ensemble playing
Performance skills
Spotlight
on piano's Range
The piano's range is both amazing and unique due to its ability to cover an extensive span of musical pitches, from the lowest bass notes to the highest treble notes. This wide range allows the piano to accommodate a vast array of musical styles and genres, from classical to jazz, pop to rock, and beyond. The piano has an extensive range spanning roughly 7 to 8 octaves, surpassed only by some pipe organs. Pianists utilize this range in various ways during their performances. They explore melodic lines that traverse the entire span of the keyboard, weaving expressive phrases that move seamlessly between the lower and upper registers. When accompanying harmonies or playing chords, they distribute notes across different octaves to create rich and balanced textures. Additionally, the piano's range allows for textural variation, with pianists selecting different parts of the keyboard to create varying levels of density and intricacy in their playing. Overall, the piano's range offers a vast palette of possibilities for pianists to convey emotion, mood, and musicality in their performances.
Lesson programs & pricing
Meet Our Staff
Ann
Ann is the owner and director of The Green Tambourine, as well as a full time teacher at the studio. She loves teaching piano to students of all experience levels, and also loves singing and composing.
BAYLOR
Baylor is a musician with 16 years of experience teaching and performing indie, alternative, classic rock, and folk music in a variety of styles. Baylor teaches beginner piano and is great at connecting with students.
Dianemarie
Dianemarie specializes in voice and piano, with experience in a variety of musical styles. With versatility in genre, she encourages students to find music they are interested in exploring.
