1st lesson free
Manuel
- Rate $39
- Response 1h
$39/h
Contact
1st lesson free
- Piano
- Keyboard
- Synthesizer
12 years of concert experience, specializing in classical repertoire and advanced technique for all
- Piano
- Keyboard
- Synthesizer
Lesson location
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At Manuel's house: Des Moines
- online
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at your home or a public place : will travel up to 20 mi. from Des Moines
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About Manuel
Adult hobbyists and college audition hopefuls frequently arrive at my door seeking a rigorous path toward musical clarity. After 12 years of teaching and performing, I remain committed to the discipline honed during my BMus studies at the Curtis Institute of Music. Developing hand independence and precise rhythm requires a patient ear that I have refined over decades on stage.
Watching a student finally internalize complex memorization techniques or sight transposition is the most rewarding part of this craft.
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About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
A heavy silence fills the studio as we calibrate the exact pressure required for a delicate passage of classical repertoire. We explore the nuanced architecture of dynamics and expression before moving into scales and arpeggios that anchor your performance.
My lessons incorporate accompaniment skills and pop arrangements to ensure a balanced foundation for every musician. I track your 6.0 progress level through a monthly report shared with parents to ensure we remain aligned on your growth. You will find that our time together focuses on the subtle mechanics that textbooks often overlook. These sessions favor intentional practice over rote repetition to build a sustainable and poetic command of the keys.
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Rates
Rate
- $39
Pack rates
- 5h: $195
- 10h: $390
free lessons
This first lesson offered with Manuel will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
online
- $39/h
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