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Piano Lessons in Classical and Contemporary Styles for Beginning-Advanced Levels (ages 6 and up)

I am a professional pianist offering private piano and theory lessons to students of all levels. As a pianist with 14 years of teaching experience and over 23 years of playing, I enjoy motivating my students with music of their own preferred style and interest, whether that be classical or contemporary. My main goal is to promote a positive experience and love for music-making during the course of learning piano. If the student is interested in a more serious approach, I can also guide preparation for grades 1-8 of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) exams. I also have successful experience preparing students for conservatory entrance auditions and for various competitions. Recently, my students have achieved the highest marks in the ABRSM exams as well as prizes in competitions. We also have a class concert for interested students twice per year. I am happy working in both a relaxed and serious approach, we simply need to discuss the objectives of the student.

My own studies are as follows: I have obtained two postgraduate degrees at the Royal Conservatory of Antwerp: "Concertsoloist" in Piano Performance and "Chamber Music." Prior to this, I received my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Piano Performance/Music from the University of Minnesota and TCU-Fort Worth, TX, USA. My experience includes collaboration with many different instrumentalists and singers, performing as a soloist in orchestra (also as a harpist), and receiving top prizes in several competitions. While maintaining my performance and recording career in Belgium at present, I am developing my private music studio and look forward to meeting new students.

Location

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At teacher's location: Lydia Michel Piano, Pieter van Hobokenstraat, Antwerp, Belgium

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General info

Age:
Preschool children (4-6 years old)
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in:English, Dutch

About Me

Music is my passion, and I love to share that passion with others, especially my students. I teach a variety of styles, although my own training is classical. Generally, I provide a personal approach that is curated to fit each student's specific needs and musical interests, providing pieces that suit each student's individual personality. With that in mind, I emphasize good technique and skills, so that the playing experience can be with a stable level of ease and enjoyment. I also enjoy discovering new pieces with my students, who are always free to bring in the repertoire (classical and contemporary) that sparks their curiosity.

Education

Bachelor of Music: Piano Performance (Graduating Summa cum laude) at Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX, USA
Studying with Tamás Ungár

Master of Music: Piano Performance (4.0/Summa cum laude) at University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Studying with Lydia Artymiw

Postgraduate Concertsoloist Diploma (with “Distinction”): Royal Conservatoire of Antwerp, Belgium
Studying with Sergei Edelmann

Postgraduate Chamber Music Diploma (with “Great Distinction”): Royal Conservatoire of Antwerp
Studying with Sergei Edelmann and Guy Danel

Experience / Qualifications

12 years of private teaching levels beginner-advanced
2 years teaching "Class Piano" at the University of Minnesota as a graduate level teaching
assistant
2 years of pedagogical courses/training at Texas Christian University and University of
Minnesota

Students regularly earning top marks in ABRSM exams and competitions

Reviews (27)

Lydia is an amazing teacher, very patient and friendly. Would definitely recommend her!
Lydia is a great teacher! Had a great time and very excited to go back and learn more.
Lydia is very patient and dedicated and has great pedagogy.
Learned a lot in a very short time. Lydia provides very targeted and immediately applicable information. I can't wait for our next meeting.
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Great, knowledgeable teacher who was very patient with my daughter!
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  • Instructor since September 2018
  • 17 repeat students
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