“In
this short amount of time I am amazed at how much my kids have
learned and are able to play on the keyboard! I have been so
impressed with Mark’s patience and teaching abilities..... I love
the variety in what he teaches and has them practicing. These
range from learning and practicing songs they enjoy, lesson book
material, keyboard fingering practices, family duets, song
memorization, music flash cards, and more. We thoroughly enjoy
our lessons with Mark and highly recommend him to everyone! “ --
Ginene N., Sierra Vista
Looking for a Piano Teacher? Here are Reasons to Choose Mark for Piano Lessons in Sierra Vista:
► Qualified
Instructor / Performer. 42 Years in the Business
► Fun,
Exciting Approach with Humor -- for All Ages, Levels &
Goals
► Learn
as Fast as You Want. Special Techniques Can Shorten Your Learning
Curve.
► Classical to Jazz! All Ages,
Styles & Levels. Attitude and Approach Make All the Difference.
► Lessons in My Studio. Rates start at $25 per half hour, and $50 for the full hour.
A Creative Teaching Technique
Piano
entertainer and teacher Mark Rider has been working with students for more than 42 years. His success comes from a
creative teaching method, unlimited patience, and a genuine interest
in helping students reach their musical goals. (His lessons are
seasoned with humorous anecdotes and shortcuts that make learning a
lot of fun.)
Mark
defines his approach as “traditional eclectic” --- choosing among
proven teaching methods and creative new techniques that are
customized to the individual's needs. Learning to play chords and
playing by ear are rewarding complements to his teaching methodology.
“But sometimes,” he advises, “there's no getting around
learning the notes and simply improving sight reading. Once you do,
you can learn the music of your favorite artists much faster. Then,
the whole musical world is at your fingertips.”
Choose Your Style & Learn at Your Pace
Mark's
musical world of Piano Lessons combines the best of classical and
modern training. And what a musical world it is! It ranges from
classical and semi-classical themes to Broadway standards,
contemporary popular favorites, movie themes, new age, rock 'n roll,
blues, jazz, and don't forget improvisation. Even
Mark's youngest students learn how to improvise, and create their own
songs!
Mark's
“guilt-free, painless piano policy” is great for people on-the-go
who may need flexible scheduling or to skip a lesson now and then.
Just be sure to give 4-hour notice of any change in the schedule to
avoid a charge for a dropped lesson.*
Lessons
are available to children and adults, from age 4 and up.
Beginners through advanced accepted. Students may share the lesson time. In-home lessons are available
within a limited driving range for a minimum of a 1-hour lesson. An additional fee may apply to a longer drive time to your home.
*Students
can pay at each lesson or in advance, cash or check. Give 4 hours
notice to cancel appointment or reschedule for lesson to take place
within 24 hours. For less than 4 hours notice cancellation, you are asked to pay 50% of lesson
fee for the missed lesson. Receive full refund for other pre-paid
lessons cancelled beyond the missed lesson. You can set lessons for
weekly or other schedule. Most students prefer weekly. Young children do well with a 30-minute lesson, older children and adults prefer the full hour. Your choice.
"I
had been playing keyboards/piano without knowing what I was doing and
decided to get some lessons and gratefully came across Mark Rider. For
one Mark is an accomplished musician and has a wonderful style of
teaching. Like anything, you have to practice, do the work, Mark can
guide you there to a better understanding all around, finger placement,
chords and their inversions and exercises to strengthen your playing
abilities.
"My
personal experience with Mark opened my eyes to a whole new world of
endless possibilities which is what music is all about. In 10 minutes
Mark had me seeing what I had not before. You really want to learn to
play music on the keyboards/piano, first know your commitment, second,
make a call to Mark Rider and start a journey to learning what drives
your passion."
"When I heard Mark play a simple piece in twenty different styles, I got hooked! I
started studying with Mark, planning to learn just a little bit of
classical and was very excited when I found out he also taught Jazz,
Blues, Modern, Improvisation, a whole array of styles. Not often can we
find a great teacher who specializes in every style of piano music! I
feel very fortunate to study with Mark, he is very patient and gives
just the right amount of challenge that I need. I recommend Mark to
anyone at all levels and styles."
--- Arianne Shimanoff
"This
summer I've had the pleasure of learning piano with Mark Rider.
Learning piano with Mark is fun, and easy. Mark likes to help his
students create ways to simplify the experience of learning the piano.
The lessons go at the pace of the student, so that the student does not
feel overwhelmed. Throughout the lesson Mark remains calm and patient as
he works with you to improve. Near the end of the lesson Mark helps you
prepare for the next lesson, by giving you work, exercises, and piano
pieces to practice on over the week."
--- Israel Lutes
"I
was worried about fitting piano lessons into my schedule. Mark has been
so accommodating and has helped me fit guilt free lessons in. In fact i
still have to change things around from time to time. Mark is patient,
kind, and has exercises that are fun and interesting for any age. With
his witty sense of humor, Mark has made me laugh and become a friend, as
well as great teacher."
"Mark
is very knowledgeable and equally at home in many styles of music.
Once he determined my level of skill and what I specifically wanted to
learn, he got me going on both structured and unstructured exercises to
bone up on the fundamentals, such as chords and lead voicing, and
learning to improvise accompaniments on songs of my choosing. He’s a
guilt-free teacher who enjoys watching his students improve."
--Jeff Stolle
You can learn a variety of musical fundamentals and modern technique. Lessons are available for students of all ages, and any number of feet.
Mark Rider Lerpner@gmail.com
520.220.8664