I've been enjoying learning piano with Stephen for about a year and a half now. He always does a great job answering all my questions and helping me become a much better piano player.
September 2023
Stephen is an incredible teacher. I have taken lessons with him for over 10 years and he has consistently been prepared, knowledgable, and has advice and expectations that are catered to my skill level and habits. I am very grateful for all of the years I had Stephen as a teacher!
September 2023
I have been studying with Stephen for several years, and it has been a rewarding experience. I not only have improved my playing, but have learned quite a bit about music in general. I appreciate that he teaches in a way that exposes me to many different types of music, and that he is consistently supportive of my work.
About Stephen's Piano Studio at Stanroy Music Center
I am a Certified Simply Music piano teacher. The program is a “playing-based” approach covering lots of styles like Blues, Classical, Contemporary and Accompaniment & Chords! We also explore composing and improvising. Music reading is introduced after building a foundation of songs. This program is fun, diverse and broad in scope! My background is Classical for those that are particularly interested. :) Lessons are at my studio in downtown Santa Rosa in either a shared format or individual. I can also teach remotely via Zoom due to distance. I work with all ages 6 and up and even those with special needs! *4-Song Workshops are available at times for those that want to try out the method before committing to ongoing lessons! 🎶