About Pianist & Teacher Dave Long
As a lifelong musician, I’ve had the privilege of studying at the college level and beyond with music theorists, historians, professional pianists, and conductors.
Most recently, I’ve been a student of acclaimed professor Seymour Bernstein, and I’ve taken continuing education courses at the Aaron Copland School of Music.
I mix elements of my classical music training, jazz piano experience, and composition studies into each of my piano lessons in White Plains, and I would love to work with you.
White Plains, NY Piano Lesson Information
What Will You Learn In Piano Lessons?
I take a comprehensive approach to piano teaching, so we will cover every element of musicality and musicianship.
Related to technique: posture, hand position, finger technique, tension-free playing, and more.
Related to musicianship: you’ll learn music theory, how to play by ear, reading skills, interpretation, and more
Related to practicing the piano: I want you to become an independent pianist, so I will teach you how to practice and improve even when I’m not around.
I’ve studied a number of musical disciplines -- history, theory, conducting, saxophone, classical music, jazz, and saxophone -- and I always enjoy the opportunity to share what I’ve learned with my students.
The Musical Genres I Teach
In short, your goals are my goals. If you want to improve your sight reading or classical repertoire, we’ll work on that. If you want to learn jazz improvisation or playing by ear at the piano, I’d love to help. If you want to learn Broadway tunes, play rock songs off lead sheets, or learn your blues scales, we’ll work on those too! Even if you are an adult who simply wants to learn to read music so you can play your favorite tunes or pieces on the keyboard, I’d love to help you.
You are also welcome to reach out to me with your goals, and we’ll schedule a phone call or trial lesson to see if it’s a good fit. For more info about lessons and what you might learn, keep reading:
What Ages Do I Teach?
I work with students of all ages in White Plains, and whether you’re a recently retired individual, a young adult, or have a child you’d like to start at the piano, get in touch. I don’t have a hard-and-fast minimum age requirement, but if you have a young child who would like to learn the piano, we will measure their readiness during our trial lesson.
Do You Need A Piano Or Keyboard To Get Started?
I do require students to have a functioning piano or digital piano when we get started, and that’s for two reasons:
You can’t improve at the piano if you aren’t able to practice consistently
I teach in-home piano lessons, so you will get more out of your lessons with a good instrument at home
How Much Do Piano Lessons Cost in White Plains, NY?
My lesson fees are the same for in-person and online lessons:
30 minutes: $85
45 minutes: $115
60 minutes: $140
90 minutes: $210
My payment methods are flexible, and you are allowed to cancel a lesson without paying for it as long as you give me 24 hours notice. Trial lessons are billed at the normal rates.
Let me know if you have any questions!
Searching For “Piano Lessons Near Me” in White Plains, NY?
Whether you live as far north as Bryant Avenue or as far south as the Hutchinson River Parkway, I will come to your home and teach either you or your child. I’m a traveling teacher in the area, and I’m happy to offer in-home piano lessons to students anywhere in White Plains, Scarsdale, Rye Brook, and more. If you’d like to discuss available time slots or how much the travel fee might be, please get in touch.
Piano Lessons For Kids + Adults in White Plains
Piano Lessons For Adults
Adults — whether seniors or young professionals — bring a unique set of goals to the piano. You might have taken lessons in the past, you might be an advanced pianist, or you might be complete beginner, and I’m happy to work with you at every stage. Furthermore, adults often have extra tension at the piano, and that’s absolutely something we’ll work on. We can pursue classical piano, jazz training, or I can help you learn to play your friends’ favorite songs by ear. Get in touch to learn more.
Piano Lessons For Kids
A lifetime of music making is one of the best gifts you can ever give your children, and I would love to help make that a reality. We will start with the fundamentals: proper technique, note reading, dynamics, and more. I’ll mix classical repertoire in with more modern teaching pieces, and we’ll use plenty of visual aids (if your child is very young) and other strategies to keeps lessons fun and engaging.
Can’t Take Piano Lessons In White Plains? Learn Online Instead
Whether you don’t live near a competent piano teacher in White Plains, prefer digital mediums, need a teacher outside of your time zone due to scheduling difficulties, or are otherwise inclined to enroll in live online piano lessons, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m happy to work with students on Zoom, and you’re still more than welcome to sign up for a trial lesson. We’ll work on the same musical concepts that we would in person, and as long as you have a fast internet connection and a webcam, you won’t miss a step in your development as a pianist.
Start With a Trial Lesson
Are you ready to get started with piano lessons? Whether you’re working through Faber level 2 or the Bach Preludes & Fugues, we can hit the ground running with a trial lesson. Please contact me at your earliest convenience to find a mutually agreeable time for White Plains piano lessons.