Dan Gerken - Piano Teacher

Piano Lessons in West Sand Lake

Learn Piano with Dan Gerken

“I specialize in Classical Piano, Jazz Improvisation, and Music Theory

4+years teaching

About Me

Hello, my name is Dan, nice to meet you! I’ve been playing and teaching music for over 30 years and I absolutely love it. My goal is to help anyone with the power and joy of music but also be realistic in what it takes to truly learn a new skill such as an instrument. I think a lot of people do attempt to start an instrument and some don’t always succeed in following through, and that’s where I can really help. From tough plateaus to other, trying moments, to the rewards and spoils of the new skills you obtain, I will be here for it all.

Also, it is important to know that it has been shown that piano playing increases intelligence, interdependence and strength, the fingers, cans and upper body, and also is great for cognitive development in younger ones or cognitive use in older students so that the pathways of the brain can develop or maintain their communications overt time. Reading music is both a skill and a great way to. Increase cognitive processing speeds in both young and old.

My approach is simple, I tailor a lesson plan, depending on the goals, age and skill level of the student. The younger kids, I tend to give short bursts of exercises to work on or curriculum, in older students I tend to do 20 to 30 minute practice sessions accompanied with lessons the can utilize for themsleves and private practice. Once I have a good idea of the skill level and goals of the student, I can really make it curriculum that is streamlined and also has the major goals of everyone involved.

I look forward to working with you and your musical endeavors!!

Lesson Details

Teaching Experience

4 years

Students I Teach

Young Children (3-5 years), Children (6-12 years), Teens (13-17 years), Adults (18-65 years), Seniors (65+ years)

Music Styles

Classical, Jazz, Pop/Rock

Where I Teach

My Studio
Student's Home
Online

I Also Teach

Voice, Guitar, Bass Guitar

Pricing

30 Minutes

$35

per lesson

RECOMMENDED

45 Minutes

$50

per lesson

60 Minutes

$60

per lesson

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Studio Location

Map of West Sand Lake, NY

Address

Winter Haven

West Sand Lake, NY 12196

Teaching Hours

Wednesday: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Sunday: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Friday: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Travel Distance

Up to 15 miles from studio


Try Your First Lesson for Only $35

30-minute Intro Lesson with Dan