Looking for piano teacher recommendations in washington DC/Maryland Subarbs...

[omnisis]

I've finally decided to pony up and get a real piano teacher instead of trying to
glean everything I need to know from books, forums and pianist friends.  Can anyone give
me a teacher recommendation for an adult beginner in the DC/Maryland Subarbs region?  I would
like to have someone with at least 3yrs teaching exp and some preferably some performance exp.
as well.  Also would prefer to have someone with a good theory background as well.


~omnisis

[ptmidwest]

wait a sec...someone on here is from around there.  Was it PeterGMoll?  If not, sorry, Peter!  Wouldn't have noticed, but I used to live out there.

[pianonut]

you can find lists on MTNA (music teacher's national association) i think under
www.mtna.org/skipintro.htm

[urbanspice]

There are several good companies that you could try, especially if you're uncomfortable with strangers. There is Inhomemusic, which is in all three areas. The piano teachers come to your house. The company deals with the money and payments, leaving the teacher just free to teach. There is a deposit, I believe for two lessons along with your first month payment. There is also a 48 hr cancellation policy. And I believe lessons are $30 for 30 min, you can also get longer if you need and even lessons every other week. They're pretty flexible. There is also Jordan Kitts. They have several locations. The teachers have their own "studios" at the store and you deal with them on everything. Their rate is $25 for a 30 min lesson and they have a one time $35 fee which includes the costs of books and things for your first lessons. They have a good reputation and lots of students in and out of there stores and good locations. One is even in Springfield. Oh, and they offer a group piano adult class. There is one other company, Lopez Studios in Reston. I'm not sure about their fees, they have a big kid program but they do teach adults. All of the companies have websites.
inhomemusic.com
jordankitts.com or thekeyboardcenter.com (go to the first one if that doesn't work)
for lopez studios just google it and it should come up.
And if you still need suggestions, try going to university websites, and then to the music department. The dean or the faculty often do private lessons or they could direct you to someone that could.
happy searching!

[alex_blueblue]

Hi,

   I've been happily taking private piano lessons from the Levine School of Music for over 2 years.  They offer both private and group classes in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.  You can check their website:  https://www.levineschool.org/ 

   The school offers a variety of other classes such as music theory.  We adult students (all instruments and singers) get together several times a year for what we call "Friday Nighters"--held on Friday nights obviously.  This is a chance to perform for one another and spend time with other folks who share a passion for music.

   It's a great school.  I wish I'd found it when I moved to Virginia 20 years ago!

Terry

[xaos]

Hey I live in Md too..from Baltimore. My teacher rox. But he is teh secret weapon!

[shasta]

Someone else recently posted a thread on your same question:
https://www.pianostreet.com/smf/index.php/topic,10949.msg113265.html#msg113265

My reply to you is the same as in that other thread:

Take advantage of U. Maryland and Peabody!!!!  Hang up fliers in their music school advertising your exact needs.  I'm sure a graduate piano student (or perhaps even an undergrad) would be more than happy to teach you, and I'm sure they could use the money!!