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Hi, I'm Chris,
I help adults rediscover the joy of learning through piano, lose themselves in the music & play confidently.
Can you really learn piano as an adult...and actually get good at it? Here's the truth.
Welp, that depends. First: do you know how to type on a computer keyboard? There are over 100 buttons on the computer keyboard! What about piano? How many keys would you need to know and play to play a song? 1000 keys? 88 keys? Nope. The MAX you would need to learn to play a melody would be...drumroll please...TWELVE. Twelve buttons. Yes, you heard that right. If you can type on a keyboard with 100+ keys, you can play a basic song on piano that only requires twelve. And it'll be way more fun than typing.
Are you too old to learn?
Welp, that also depends. As long as you can see and type, you can play the piano. In fact, some of the best piano players IN THE WORLD didn’t even start until their 30's. Like Arcadi Volodos, Lucas Debargue, James Rhodes, Sviatoslav Richter,Albert Frantz…and on and on. Not only can you start as an older adult, but you can get really, REALLY good!
With all info for playing piano on the internet...why isn't everyone already playing?
The internet is full of information on playing, but how do you know you're doing it "correctly"? What order should you learn in? What do you do when you get overwhelmed, stuck? What about the bad habits that start in your playing that you don't even notice that then keep you stuck? How do you put it all together so you play an actual song?!
So many surprised by how fun it is to learn piano when the order is there, the challenges are a fit for your playing and when you have a teacher who's been there, done that and can help you sense how you're playing so playing is fun for life.
Don't take my word for it, here's what students say:
Brought the "Play" Back Into Learning to Play!
This was the first time that piano actually made sense to me! Chris walked me through the fundamentals in way that left the feeling like I actually had a relationship with the piano, that I could express myself through it with ease and brought the "play" back into learning to play. I've always felt self-conscious and shy about musical self-expression but Chris creates a gentle, warm, encouraging and deeply accepting environment that allowed my spirit to flourish. He's an exceptional teacher and it's an honor & pleasure to get to learn from him.
Yvette E.
Patrick U.
Pleasantly surprised that I was immediately able to start playing piano!
“I expected that I would first have to listen to an introduction lecture, but was pleasantly surprised that I was immediately able to start paying piano!
ana O.
"I felt like I was in the right environment to begin learning."
"Knowing this specific class with you was on my level was a big relief and helped me have more courage! It was fun, I liked that it was informative but not very strict/serious, with lots of time for playing around and experimenting so learning piano doesn't lose creativity in the process. Helped me relax as I felt like I was in the right environment to begin learning."
Who This is For...
If You’ve Never Played Before…
So you're an adult beginner? If you think you have no musical ability and especially if someone told you “you have no talent” you belong here.
I was also told that, many times...what I learned about learning changed my musical abilities and my whole life…and now adult students redefine their possibilities by experiencing how much they’ve accomplished in piano. WOW!
You might think reading sheet music would be super hard…actually first-timers find it surprisingly so easy! You’ll play your first song on sheet music in less than an hour. You’ll feel refreshed with a positive outlet that helps you lose track of time…and learn a song you can play at home!
If You Started but Got Stuck or Bored…
So you’re an Adult Kind-of-Intermediate Player…
Have you tried playing two different parts with both hands, but you get stuck? Do you start playing, but don’t keep up with it once a piece gets too hard? Do you keep quitting and restarting the piano because you know it could be easier to play, but you can’t put your finger on what’s missing?
Students are totally surprised that instead of playing the same frustrating part over and over again (which is what many methods and teachers do), you’ll get to experience what it is like to dismantle those complicated parts until they feel not just easy, but expressive, precise and FUN!
Singer-Songwriters...
Are you a singer songwriter or aspire to be, but singing and playing at the same time is a struggle? Most piano methods are not going to address the unique skill that is the combination of singing and playing at the same time. How do you combine your skills and do 3 things at once?! (playing different parts in each hand aaaaaand singing?) You'll experience playing without having to try to "keep track" of everything. Where you trust your fingers to find the notes, where you leave the sheet music, the lyrics, the chords behind because they just feel a part of you. You won’t have to second guess yourself, you’ll just play (and sing!).
How to Get Started?
"Always Surprised by How Happy I Feel"
I started the piano class with no expectations but I'm always surprised by how happy I feel by the end of class, and have most enjoyed the community playing!
Megan S.
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Located in Northwest Austin
Designed with the Singer/Songwriter in Mind...
Piano Lessons have been a great experience!
I have greatly enjoyed both singing and piano lessons from Chris. I began with only voice lessons initially, but decided to add on piano to our time as well and I'm so glad I did! The piano lessons have really complimented my vocal pursuits and allowed me to visualize and contextualize the vocal exercises in a way that I would not be able to do without the keyboard. Chris is always kind and easy to communicate with. Through vocal and piano lessons he's helped me accomplish my goal of becoming a better singer/songwriter. Synergistic Singing & Piano Lessons has been a great experience!
John Taylor, Singer/songwriter
I look forward to my piano class every week! :)
I’ve always loved the piano, and I'm glad I am able to take lessons as an adult! I did think I was maybe too old to learn, but Chris is very calming and patient with me and I appreciate that, I've enjoyed learning the keys and look forward to my piano class every week!"
Corina C.