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About NHPiano.com

Who am I?

A Boston Conservatory trained composer, piano teacher, and pianist. I started this site so everyone who is connected with a piano (and the Internet) in New Hampshire can have an organized and free directory to go to as a resource.

Where do I teach?

I teach piano, music theory and composition lessons in Center Harbor, New Hampshire. I cover Center Harbor, Sandwich, Moultonborough, Meredith, Gilford, Holderness, New Hampton, and Ashland. I generally teach from my studio, but will travel to homes for lessons for an additional $5. My charge is $15.00 for 30-minute lessons; $25 for 45-minute lessons; $30.00 for 60-minute lessons. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, I teach piano at the Sant Bani school in New Hampton. I am also one of the co-founders of the NH Independent School of Music, a nonprofit music school serving the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. There is some more information on me at www.beaudinpiano.com

What method do I use?

There are many methods available for teaching piano. If the teacher is experienced in piano pedagogy, the method books they choose for their students reinforces the lesson plan.

There are three types of methods most commonly used in teaching piano: position playing, landmark approach, and the multikey approach. I use a combination of the landmark approach and the multikey approach. If you are unfamiliar with these approaches, I urge you to read this excerpt from James Bastien's "How to Teach Piano successfully". Also, you might want to read this review of the Faber & Faber "Piano Adventures" so that you can understand the shortcomings of the position playing method.

Performance and ensemble playing are also an important part of my piano teaching methodology. Every year I have two recitals: one in December and one at the end of the school year. Students are encouraged to perform, but performance is not mandatory as I believe that performances should be a positive experience. I also encourage all my students to participate in local ensembles, and I find that playing duets on a regular basis encourages confidence and improved technique.

Contacting me

Noelle Beaudin: nobeau@nhpiano.com
Phone: (603) 968-7664