Watch & Listen

Julia S. had begun piano lessons as a new beginner with him about two and a half years before she played this piece at Dave’s Music studio in Raleigh.  She is dedicated and makes practicing piano a daily habit.  Listen to the results as she performs Burgmuller’s Ballade.  Way to go Julia!

Watch a more grown-up Julia amazingly perform Chopin.  *While I was her first piano teacher, MUCH credit can be given not only to Julia but her later teacher, Donna Bender.  (Links to external public video, which opens in a new window): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZVx2Pk2Nmg

 

Student Joshua M. performs this delightful song on piano called “Off We Go!” by Leon Bates.  He plays with such enthusiasm and energy!  Joshua knows that musical ability is dependent on effort and working hard.  Fortunately, hard work can feel like fun when playing and studying music.

 

Student Elise plays Beethoven’s Romance on Keyboard with guitar

 

Camille holds a festive, steady beat with Jingle Bell Rock

 

Anna and Cate S. perform this wonderful duet arrangement of “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” at Dave’s Music studio. Their discipline at practicing has paid off. How musical they are!

 

Joshua plays prelude in C by J.S. Bach

 

Elise plays Swingin’ Beats by Faber

 

Watch my students Taylor and Morgan, who are excellent at practicing 30-minutes per day, perform at a local nursing home.  Way to go!  (Link to external public page opens in new window) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmuA6_0E31Q

 

Demos for Students

Dave performs Handel’s Allmand in D minor HWV 437 on piano

Dave performs the first movement of Vanhal’s Concerto for String Bass.

G.F. Telemann Fantasies Nos. 2, 8, 9, and in C major performed by Dave

Dave plays Handel’s Allemande in D minor