Welcome to MillerMusicStudios.com!

This site is for your convenience to learn about my music studio and related topics.

As a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music I offer private piano and voice lessons in a well-equipped music studio. Students learn all the aspects of music including but not limited to sight-reading, technique, music theory, voice training, scales and related technical work, repertoire, etc. for a well-rounded music education. Students have use of a Yamaha Conservatory Grand Piano, a Yamaha Portable DGX-505 midi digital piano with print-out capabilities for original compositions, computers with music theory and sight-reading programs, CD and DVD professional recording equipment. Vocal students have a large flat-screen t.v. on which their lyrics scroll as they learn pieces and have a library of karaoke CD's from which to choose.

For concertos and duets I accompany them on a Steinway Grand Piano. Students have ample opportunities for performances and awards. My goal is to nurture each student so that he or she develops their musical skills to the extent that they wish.

Feel free to read on and explore this site and contact me if you have any questions or would like to meet for an interview.

TIPS FOR SUCCESS!

PRACTICE AND PARENTAL SUPPORT

Sufficient scheduled practice time on a daily basis is the surest guarantee that the student will experience consistent progress at the piano or voice lessons. Learning the necessary skills to become proficient will not occur by simply attending lessons. It takes committed practice on a daily basis to put into motion the skills covered at each lesson.

Parental support is an extremely important factor in musical training. Children whose parents take an active interest in their child's progress tend to be more enthusiastic and productive. However, this does not mean yelling at them, scolding them or any sort of interruption during the lesson. Please understand, I have a lesson plan for each child. I request that you allow me the full scope of teaching at the lesson. The students whose parents have trusted my judgment fully with their child's education have made the best progress, experienced the most success, and had the least frustration. Therefore, please refrain from telling me how or what to teach at each lesson. I know what each student needs at each step of musical development. Please be advised that if a parent or student insists on what to study, I might oblige, however the result is usually not good when it is out of sync. Please trust your teacher and her judgment, she is the expert and has your best interest at heart.

As mentioned before, music is not easy and can, at times, become frustrating. Adults' structure and guidance of daily practice is needed because children are rarely self-motivated and lack the maturity and self-discipline to put in that all-important consistent practice session on their own. Commitment to learning the art of music requires the decision to practice on a regular basis. Regular, diligent practice and the eventual progress results in pride, satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment.