Piano Lessons with Julie Cleveland, Piano Teacher, M.Mus., New England Conservatory of Music
PRESS RELEASES:
Coming soon in May 2012:
Updating studio policy/calendar for Summer 2012 and school year 2012–13 at the Julie Cleveland Piano Studio, thanks for your patience!
Launch of Piano for PreK/K Group Classes for Young Children this summer at Pleasant Street Music Studio in Manchester. All information will be available on May 1st, thanks very much for your patience!
April 2012: Julie Cleveland currently teaches from two temporary locations, as she seeks a permanent, dedicated studio space on Cape Ann: in Manchester-by-the-Sea, between School and Pine Streets, just off Exit 15, and in downtown Gloucester, just off Grant Circle.
September 2011: Check out this front-page article about Julie Cleveland in NorthShoreKid.com: http://www.northshorekid.com/story/piano-lessons-north-shore-children
Please click here for info for my program for 5 and 6 year olds.
And here for Why I Teach 45-Minute Lessons
Piano Lessons for All Ages, All Levels with Julie Cleveland
Music program includes whole-music education including theory, composition, and improvisation. Julie Cleveland has been teaching since the mid-1980s and holds two degrees in music. For more details, please see the piano lessons for children and the piano lessons for adults pages.
Please click here for info for my program for 5 and 6 year olds.
Misson Statement:
Learning to play the piano for both young and old, is a challenging yet greatly rewarding life experience. In every lesson my goal as teacher and mentor is to fully support each student’s individual creativity, personal discoveries, and real joy at the piano.
Students of all ages are also encouraged to improvise and compose at the piano, as exploring the piano in these ways contributes to a well-rounded and whole-music education, plus it's a whole lot of fun!
In every lesson I focus on:
Please click here for info for my program for 5 and 6 year olds.
Misson Statement:
Learning to play the piano for both young and old, is a challenging yet greatly rewarding life experience. In every lesson my goal as teacher and mentor is to fully support each student’s individual creativity, personal discoveries, and real joy at the piano.
Students of all ages are also encouraged to improvise and compose at the piano, as exploring the piano in these ways contributes to a well-rounded and whole-music education, plus it's a whole lot of fun!
In every lesson I focus on:
- Injury-preventive piano technique
- Good posture and alignment as foundation for excellent technique
- Music theory, ear training, and exercises to improve sightreading (required for younger students; adults, depending on interest)
Who can learn to play the piano? Anyone.
As Ms. Berger discusses in her article on the truth about piano lessons, it's not all about having "talent." (If you're a parent, and considering piano lessons for your child, please read this article!)
I agree with this article 100%! Sure, as she says, talent helps, but it's really all about hard work, work that pays off in many ways.
Talent, schmalent, who cares? The bottom line is that really, anyone, anyone, can play the piano. We are not all brilliant pianists, no, but we all can make music. And that's what I encourage in every student, whether they are 5, or 35, or 75.
So, learning to play the piano is hard and fun. And there's nothing wrong with combining those two things!
More Help for Parents of Piano Students
Please visit my Piano Lesson FAQs page; many of your questions may be answered there as well.
And here is an article I wrote on acoustic versus digital pianos (on which to buy).
Another great article on how to choose a piano teacher for your child:
Choosing a Music Teacher (MTNA website)
Please click here for info for my program for 5 and 6 year olds.
Parents! Two more things to consider:
1. If you would like your child to gain "exposure" to piano once a week, and really not be "pressured" to practice, I am not your teacher! Students who study with me must practice a sufficient amount on a regular basis to progress. Am I being mean? Absolutely not! Practice makes progress (not perfect). When students practice and see results, they are so happy ... if they just "attend" lessons, and rarely or never practice, or practice very erratically, they soon get frustrated or bored and often give up.
2. If your child does not want to take piano lessons, I am also not your teacher! I only accept students who want to take piano lessons, no matter what their ability, talent, etc. What's required on the part of the student is a sincere desire to learn to play the piano, and a commitment to a regular practice schedule. Your support at home is key!
(Click here to read about the parent-teacher-student triangle model for music lessons.)
Learning to play the piano is both fun and hard
If you're a parent, you want a piano teacher for your child who both understands how hard it is and is capable of and dedicated to making it truly fun.
That's where I come in. I offer piano lessons for beginners through late intermediate/early advanced—kids and adults. How do I make it fun? That depends on what you or your child have always wanted to play on the piano.
Some kids love to perform in piano recitals, participate in competitions, or go on to major in music in college. Other kids just want to experience the joy of playing the piano, at whatever level or ability.
Some adult students enjoy playing at piano soirée evenings; others just want to be able to play the piano for themselves or family members at home.
If you're a parent, you want a piano teacher for your child who both understands how hard it is and is capable of and dedicated to making it truly fun.
That's where I come in. I offer piano lessons for beginners through late intermediate/early advanced—kids and adults. How do I make it fun? That depends on what you or your child have always wanted to play on the piano.
Some kids love to perform in piano recitals, participate in competitions, or go on to major in music in college. Other kids just want to experience the joy of playing the piano, at whatever level or ability.
Some adult students enjoy playing at piano soirée evenings; others just want to be able to play the piano for themselves or family members at home.
Julie Cleveland, M.Mus.
Member:
Music Teachers National Association (MTNA)
Massachusetts Music Teachers Association (MMTA)
New England Piano Teachers Association (NEPTA)
North Shore Piano Teachers Guild (NSPTG)
Member:
Music Teachers National Association (MTNA)
Massachusetts Music Teachers Association (MMTA)
New England Piano Teachers Association (NEPTA)
North Shore Piano Teachers Guild (NSPTG)