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I offer remote music lessons exclusively. My work is top quality and I use the best video and audio quality available to make my lessons a truly top-shelf experience for you and your learner. Spots are very limited, so get your spot on my schedule while you can!
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I offer remote music lessons exclusively. My work is top quality and I use the best video and audio quality available to make my lessons a truly top-shelf experience for you and your learner. Spots are very limited, so get your spot on my schedule while you can!
Elise’s Story
Two years ago one of my best piano students moved out of state. We were both sad about the move but I had an idea. I offered Elise’s mom the option of continuing piano lessons with me over Skype. Once the family got settled in we began lessons over the internet once a week. I am happy to say that she is doing wonderfully and improving so much! She is playing advanced pieces at only ten years of age and can play scales flawlessly over the entire range of the piano. She’s a true success story and proof positive that Skype lessons work!
“My daughter, Elise, has been taking piano lessons with Phil via Skype for a couple of years now, and I couldn’t be happier with both her progress and continued love of playing. She had begun taking lessons with Phil in-person almost four years ago, and after a couple of years we ended up having to relocate to a different state (and time zone). Elise was devastated at the thought of having to find a new piano teacher - we had actually tried out a few different music schools before finding Phil and we knew he wouldn’t be easy to replace. So when Phil suggested Skype lessons, we jumped on it!
It’s now been over two years since Elise started online lessons and it has gone amazingly well. She’s progressed to advanced pieces and has had no trouble adjusting to on-screen learning. Phil is able to give clear instructions and feedback, as well as send supplementary music/documents directly through Skype. On top of that, he’s just a great teacher and has continually motivated and encouraged my daughter with her growth. Elise loves taking lessons - and I love how convenient it is! IN fact, we are adding guitar lessons very soon!
Being able to continue music lessons through Skype has been such a positive experience and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend others to give it a shot. I know my daughter is still receiving the same high-quality instruction that she was in the studio with the convenience of being at home. I can definitely see us continuing for the foreseeable future!”
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Phil has been a professional music teacher for the last eighteen years. He is also a working bassist with extensive live, studio and touring experience. He is the principal bass player for The Caleb Martin Daytime Band and has performed for the Daytime Emmy Awards show for the past four years. He specializes in getting high school age musicians into the music colleges of their choice and has successfully gotten students into esteemed programs such as Berklee in Boston, MA, Cal Arts, Los Angeles College of Music and Belmont University in Nashville, TN.
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Phil has been a professional music teacher for the last eighteen years. He is also a working bassist with extensive live, studio and touring experience. He is the principal bass player for The Caleb Martin Daytime Band and has performed for the Daytime Emmy Awards show for the past four years. He specializes in getting high school age musicians into the music colleges of their choice and has successfully gotten students into esteemed programs such as Berklee in Boston, MA, Cal Arts, Los Angeles College of Music and Belmont University in Nashville, TN.
Complete the contact form at the bottom of this page to set up a lesson time. 30 minutes once a week is a great place to start. Lessons are $35 per half hour. For the sake of reserving your time slot, I recommend paying per month for the first lesson of the month. Zelle is my preferred means of payment.
I teach guitar, piano, electric bass, and upright bass. I use an acoustic piano or an amplifier with a quality microphone so that my students get the best quality audio. Method books may be necessary and can be purchased via Amazon. If your physical book is back-ordered or your shipment is delayed, please contact me for information on obtaining a digital copy.
Lessons are held year-round and I can accommodate all levels of playing ability. I specialize in pure beginners from the age of 5 and up but I also enjoy teaching more experienced students who want to explore more advanced musical territory such as jazz harmony and classical piano literature.
Lesson Books For Piano, Guitar, and Bass
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An example of a good camera angle for online piano lessons
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An example of a good camera angle for online piano lessons
You’re in good hands
As a family man I am well aware of the dangers of children accessing the internet. You can rest assured that you and your child are in good hands. I will never put you or your childrens images online without your explicit permission (I got the okay from Elise’s mom to use the above photo). With over eighteen years of professional teaching experience and very positive experiences from my clientele over those years, you can put your mind at ease that your lessons will go well!
I am Live Scan certified to teach children. Contact me for documentation.
I also understand that remote lessons may not seem optimal and using technology for traditionally “hands on” lessons may be outside your comfort zone. In this regard rest assured that I will do everything I can to ease you and your loved one into the exciting world of remote music lessons! I wasn’t sure of it myself at first but now I think it’s the future of music education.
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