Piano lessons available in the Bartlett and Naperville area for ages 5 to adult. Lessons in Bartlett are taught at Dave’s in home studio. Lessons in Naperville are taught in your home, (very limited openings in Naperville).
For younger children, ages 5 to 9, Dave uses the unique Mr Everybody’s Musical Apartment series of books. This is a mnemonic story teaching method for piano that young children love. A story that has memorable characters that children actually associate with note reading and rhythm. (For links to Mr Everybody Books and learning materials, click links below.)
For older students the standard method books are often used.
Along with using these books, Dave also teaches all ages simple chords and rhythms with hand written arrangements of songs. As the student advances and learns the basics they can be taught more popular songs. Depending on the direction of learning desired, they can concentrate on pop music, classical, or jazz. Music and chord theory is also available.
Dave has also created many backing tracks to go along with some of the pop songs he teaches. This teaches the student to listen and play along with other instruments. (samples coming soon)
Mr Everybody links to store, speed quizzes, and other information.
https://mylesmusic.com/free-e-learning-page/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ft5YSXRjw8Y
The following link is a sample video of short clips of backing tracks that students learn to play along with.
