Kevin Guess
Piano Lessons with Kevin Guess
Learn Piano From Kevin Guess
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I have been teaching piano and working as a professional musician for over 30 years, based in NW Houston since 1997. Although teaching has been my dominant activity, I have been active as an accompanist, rehearsal/orchestra pianist, music director and also jazz pianist.
As a teacher, I teach all talent levels. As Shinichi Suzuki said, “Musical abiliy is not an inborn talent, but an ability which can be developed.”
What I Teach
Technique
Good technique in piano enables one to play faster, better, more easily and without risk of injury. I was fortunate to learn from the fantastic Carlisle Floyd.
Reading
Sight-reading is an important skill for a musician. And when you can sight-ready, you don’t have to practice just figure out what to play!
Theory
Music theory enables musicians both to communicate with others and to understand how music works.
Improvisation
Improvisation is a fun thing one can do on the piano. It’s something I love to do and to share with my students.
Composition
Composing music is incredibly gratifying. It’s kind of magical to be able to make your own music!
Classical, Pop, Movies, Jazz…
There is great music in many different genres. I seek to balance the music my students learn so they get both a nutritious and tasty diet.
Musical Mind Piano is a method I developed especially designed for students ages 4-7. Through careful planning and fun things to do, the big challenges of technique, rhythm & reading are made into journeys of discovery and play. Click on the image to learn more.
Learning the piano offers many joys.
Learning the piano offers many joys.
“Where words leave off, music begins.”
~Heinrich Heine