Virtual Piano Lessons Via Zoom
for Teenagers and Adults -- 561.577.2421
Bess Baker's
Piano Teaching Method
Bess Baker came under the tutelage of her mother, Barbara Ann Baker, a piano performance major from Florida State University, at the age of nine where she studied classical then eventually contemporary music.
With classical music, Bess studied such notable composers as Bach, Beethoven, Clementi, Prokofiev, Debussy and the like. Therefore, Bess encourages the study of classical music first for a solid foundation for her students in the study of piano.
A strong believer in artistic expression from the very first lesson ("dynamics"), Bess starts with scales and finger exercises with her students to build strength and flexibility in their fingers.
The piano is a percussive instrument and is great for emotional release, as well as improving math skills, typing skills, multi-tasking skills and hand-eye coordination.
Over her 20-year career as a piano teacher, Bess has worked out of most of the popular piano teaching books (including John Thompson, Schaum, Bastien, Faber and Faber, etc.).
Music theory also is carefully taught along with each new piece. Contemporary music will be taught by Bess once the student has mastered the basic skills on the piano.
Bess has fun with her students during lessons -- which lends itself to more practice at home by the student. Her students are usually having so much fun they don't even realize how much they are learning (see Testimonials).
However, as the pieces become more difficult it's important that the student continues to practice. Bess recalls getting really frustrated and wanting to quit playing piano but her mother encouraged her not to. Bess is now so grateful to her mom for those nurturing words because by continuing to learn how to play the piano Bess now has a life and a career in teaching music, singing and songwriting.
In order to conduct lessons in this era of virtual teaching, students will just have to make a simple purchase at their local music store or at an online music supply house of an inexpensive laptop stand which will be angled over the piano keys to allow Bess to monitor the student's playing to teach the lessons via Zoom.
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There is a popular saying that goes "Whatever the question is, music is the answer!" I find this so true. Won't you join me for lessons?
Bess is a patient, kind, warm, engaging, funny teacher who you will love having as your piano teacher as she helps you reach your maximum potential as a dynamic musician. For more information, call Bess at 561-577-2421 or email changesinthelight@yahoo.com.