Reviews
Total reviews5
Average rating
5.0
Suyoung P.
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 45
Very negotiable with deadlines and assignments, and will go out of his way to make sure none of the assignments he assigns will conflict with your own personal schedules and classes. The lectures are amazing and very interactive
Jacob G
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 45
Wow! He really cares about the health and well being of his students, especially those who are still in school and have outside schedules. The lessons are so much fun, and I can really see my progress.
Edward L.
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 45
Dr Hepburn is an amazing professor, and an even better person. His guidelines and expectations are extremely clear. You won’t regret studying with him.
David W.
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 45
Dr. Hepburn is the goat. His classes are vibrant and fun. He is a great person and cares about his students.
Sonia H.
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 45
Super kind, flexible, and really cares about his students! You won't regret taking lessons with him.
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:1 location available
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Hepburn Hall204 West Jessup Street, Alvarado, TX, USA
946.8 miles awayIndoorsMay be unreliable
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These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.sundays
8 AM - 8 PM
mondays
8 AM - 8 PM
tuesdays
8 AM - 8 PM
wednesdays
8 AM - 8 PM
thursdays
8 AM - 8 PM
fridays
8 AM - 8 PM
saturdays
8 AM - 8 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonThe first lesson consists of establishing a strong foundation in piano technique, basic music theory, and student (your) goals. This is the time to get to know the student, discuss posture and technique, keyboard orientation and notation, and introducing some playing exercises. You will leave with homework and a practice routine.
Lesson 11+These lessons consist of milestone assessments and next steps for future study. We’ll begin by performing a selected piece, emphasizing both technical precision and expressive interpretation. The focus is on the student’s ability to convey dynamics, articulation, and phrasing, all while maintaining steady rhythm and finger control. After the performance, we discuss your strengths and identify areas for improvement, offering constructive feedback to refine your technique and musicality.
Next, we conduct a technical check-in, assessing finger strength, coordination, and overall rhythmic consistency. If needed, new exercises are introduced to address any challenges, ensuring continued technical development. From there, we shift the focus to musical interpretation, exploring how the student can enhance storytelling within their playing. This may include introducing a new stylistic element, such as pedaling for greater resonance or experimenting with rubato to add expressive flexibility.
Looking ahead, we set future goals by selecting the next level of repertoire that aligns with the student’s progress and aspirations. Depending on your readiness, we introduce new technical challenges, such as playing faster scales, navigating more complex rhythms, or incorporating advanced articulation techniques. We also take the time to explore their musical interests, whether in classical, jazz, pop, or another genre, ensuring their learning journey remains engaging and personal.
To conclude, we discuss strategies for effective practice, emphasizing structured and mindful approaches to learning new material. A new repertoire is assigned, tailored to both challenge and inspire the student. Finally, creativity is encouraged, whether through composition, improvisation, or exploring personal musical projects, fostering a deeper connection to the instrument and the joy of making music.
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