Piano Lessons in Watertown

Hi, I’m Maverick! I hold a bachelors of music degree from Berkee College of Music in composition and performance. I have been teaching piano, voice, guitar, bass guitar and ukulele for over a decade and I am an enthusiastic and very supportive teacher. I have experience in teaching neurodivergent students, and my studio is a safe space for students of all ages, students who are beginning musical study for the first time, students with anxiety and other mental illness, and students of a more advanced level looking to get to that next level of competency and confidence. I believe in incorporating music theory and ear training for a well-balanced development in every student - so that every part of your musical training supports every other aspect, so that my students can draw from multiple sources of knowledge to create impeccable musicianship. My specialties include traditional classical styles of learning, focusing on learning to read sheet music and play classical music with passion, and more contemporary styles of learning, including less of a focus on learning to read sheet music and more of a focus on learning chords and comping (grooving) skills that are applicable to jazz, rock, pop and funk styles. No matter how a student prefers to learn, I believe in following a student’s instincts and passion, and that there is no objectively correct place to start when it comes to learning an instrument. As the student progresses, starting with learning music they love to practice, eventually they will learn to read music notation and to be able to play from a lead sheet using their knowledge of chords and grooves. Come learn with me and we will find your favorite styles together!

When you send me a message with your lesson request, please let me know the style or styles of music that you’re interested in studying!