What Lessons Are Like
at Spark of Discovery Piano

Lessons are built around the student’s goals. Whether it’s your first trial lesson or we’ve been working together for years, I design each lesson to support what you want to improve: confidence, reading, technique, expression, etc.

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There’s no one-size-fits-all lesson, but most follow a similar rhythm:

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• Warm-up for hands and mind
  This might include sight-reading, ear training, or revisiting a concept from the previous week

• Focused work on a main piece
  We rarely start at the beginning and play straight through. Instead, we look for patterns, identify what’s difficult (and why), and work strategically

• Learning how to practice
  Much of the lesson models an effective practice session: where to slow down, what to listen for, how to break a problem into something manageable, and how to experiment instead of just repeating

• Creative reinforcement
  Depending on the student, this could include a game, improvisation, composition, or even switching roles and having the student “teach” me, all to build confidence and ownership

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Lessons are planned in advance but I always leave room to respond to curiosity, questions, or challenges that came up during the week.

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A good lesson means the student leaves knowing exactly what to work on and feeling motivated to practice.

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Practice matters, but it doesn’t need to be rigid or time-heavy. I care more about curiosity and consistency than hitting a specific number of minutes. Slower, intentional practice always leads to better results.

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Progress is measured against yourself, not anyone else. I’ll help you decide what matters most right now and make your goals feel clear and realistic.