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Ms. Louise has been learning to play the piano since 5 but she can also play by ears (playing music without reading music notes). She earned her Bachelor's degree in Music Performance and has been teaching for 20 years. Besides teaching, she composes music arrangements for local schools and her church. She was appointed the conductor of ACC choir. Ms. Louise believes that every student is unique; hence, she approaches each student differently by using different methods to help them understand, appreciate and enjoy music. Ms. Louise is FUN, patience, creative, knowledgeable, and full of experienced in teaching all ages from 3-99. Areas of teaching: techniques, music theory, note reading, ear training, composition, gospel, classical, pop, animation, and all kinds of music... She is currently participating Arizona Study Program.

My favorite thing about teaching is connecting with each student to discover how their individual brain receives, processes and applies information. I began teaching private viola lessons over 30 years ago while still in high school. I went on to major in music ed for 2.5 years before changing my course of study and earning a BAE in Elementary Education with a fine arts emphasis. Over the years, I taught in many different settings, different ages and different levels. I currently offer private piano lessons primarily online with an option to come in-person periodically when needed. Most of my students are from the homeschool community and most of my lessons are scheduled between the hours of 10-2. I have been involved with homeschooling since 1991 when I started homeschooling as a High School Sophomore. I then helped school my 10 siblings. My 2 daughters have been exclusively schooled at home. One daughter is graduated and the other is finishing high school and pursuing a career in music performance. We are a neurodiverse family with both ADHD and ASD diagnoses. I am very familiar with neurodiversity and enjoy working with students, diagnosed or not, with ASD and ADHD symptoms. I know from experience that parents are the most valuable source of information for a teacher. My focus is always to support the goals of the parents while adjusting to the needs of the students. If it sounds like we might be a good fit, text me and we can set up a time to chat!

I've loved playing the piano from an early age. I took private lessons for 13 years and my last teacher was German Tchernoivanov, who was a professor at the Moscow Conservatory. When I was 16 I started teaching neighbor children and have enjoyed teaching children, especially the very beginners. My husband also plays the piano and we enjoy playing duets together. Throughout my life I've gotten a lot of satisfaction from sitting at the piano with students and teaching them how to play. At the end of the lesson, I like to include a 5 min musical game that's reviewing music concepts in a fun way.

I’m a New York Native who moved to the Valley of the Sun to study Music at Arizona State University. I completed my Undergraduate and Graduate degrees in Music Education with a vocal pedagogy and piano emphasis. I’ve had the privilege of working with highly trained piano and vocal instructors throughout the years. They’ve taught me so much, and it would be an honor to share my knowledge with you. Music has been a life-long companion of mine, and it can be for you as well. Let me be the one to take you on the musical journey you’ve always dreamed of. Sign up for lessons in-person (all ages) or on-line (ages 10 and up).

I have lived in Arizona nearly all my life and have been teaching piano for over 17 years. I am married with 4 boys who are all involved in music.

Graduated from SUNY at Buffalo with two master's degrees in music: piano solo performance, and chamber music and piano accompaniment. More than 30 years of piano teaching experiences. Mesa Community College adjunct faculty for seven years. Own a private piano studio, and a composer for children's Bible songs.

A piano teacher in Gilbert, Arizona, I have over 20 years of teaching experience. I specialize in beginner to late-intermediate levels, with individual weekly 30 minute lessons. I teach during school hours to homeschooled students, allowing me to spend afternoons with my own 3 children. I am an ESA vendor. I began taking piano lessons at the age of 5, continuing through my freshman year of college. I participated in the National Piano Playing Auditions for 13 years, as well as many festivals, and earned the High School Diploma Award from the National Guild of Piano Teachers my senior year of high school. I graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in Secondary Education: Biology, but I have discovered that teaching music is my true passion. I enjoy not only helping my students learn to read music and develop technique, but to gain a lifelong love of music. Please see my website for more information.

Ms. Lacy currently runs an online piano studio. She started playing the piano when she was 6 years old. After becoming too accomplished for her first teacher she moved on to more advanced classes and joined a piano team. She performed and competed at Northern Arizona University at the age of 17. As a professional Ms. Lacy actively participates in DVMTA (Dessert Valley Music Teachers Association) which is a local professional chapter dedicated to excellence in teaching music.

Christy Porter is excited to be part of your child's music training! Miss Porter grew up in Arizona and attended college at ASU where she graduated with a degree in Music Education. She also received a Master's Degree from NAU. Miss Porter taught music for Mesa Public Schools from 1994-2007, during which time she served on the music curriculum development committee and as the organizer for the Mesa Young People's Orchestra and the Junior High Festival Orchestra. Miss Porter is currently a music teacher at Eagleridge Enrichment Center in Mesa. She performed with the Mesa Symphony for 10 years and has played with many orchestras around the valley. Miss Porter has been teaching privately for many years and enjoys sharing her love of music with her students. ​

Marcia Havlovic received her Bachelors Degree in Education with a major in Music from Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI and began working on her Masters in Music Education from ASU. Mrs. Havlovic has been teaching piano lessons for over 25 years, as well as being a music educator for over 15 years. She was the choral, instrumental and general music teacher at Phoenix Christian School K-8 for 5 years, a middle school Band director in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL for 4 years and has continued to teach piano privately as well. Now, a full-time piano instructor with a studio in the Marbella Vineyards, Mrs. Havlovic loves being involved in many of the events of the East Valley Music Teachers Association with her students. Mrs. Havlovic is also very proficient in all woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments and offers private lesson on those instruments for beginning/intermediate band students.

I majored in piano performance in college and have been teaching for 20 years to children and adults of all ages and abilities. I have and continue to perform and accompany all over the Valley for churches, high school and collegiate choirs, the Phoenix Girls Chorus, and more. It gives me great satisfaction to watch my students progress and grow in their musical journeys. Music is my passion and I enjoy passing on my love of music to the next generation.

A Native Russian, Natalya Thran, received her formal music education in the former Soviet Union. She earned her Master’s degree in Music with Honors from Tashkent State Conservatory and her Master’s in Arts from the University of Nevada, Reno. Natalya came to the USA after winning a competition in the former USSR. The prize of the competition was a scholarship to study in the USA. Natalya Thran is a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music by MTNA and currently serves as the President of the Arizona State Music Teachers Association. Natalya Thran is an experienced independent piano teacher of all ages and levels of students. Her students have won numerous state and local competitions in the states of Nevada and Arizona. She is a frequent adjudicator and clinician in Nevada and Arizona. Her piano duet students represented the state of Arizona in the MTNA Southwest Division Competitions. Currently, she resides with her family in Gilbert, Arizona.