Piano Lessons
Teaching Method Based on the Universal Principles of Music
Instead of applying the common teaching method that starts from an accumulation of details trying to arrive at the overall concept, the innovative Keppean teaching method puts the student in contact with the universal principles that already exist in the arts. In this way, the student understands not only the fundamentals of his study, but as a result, all details fall into place in a more natural, intuitive and logical manner.
At the same time, the professors at the Keppe & Pacheco College are highly skilled in the science of helping students overcome any psychological obstacles encountered in the learning process. Therefore, one of the results of this culturally oriented method is a highly beneficial psychosocial therapy for all students.
The Classes
Professor Gilbert Gambucci’s individual piano lessons include the acquisition of a complete piano technique, proficiency in all major and minor scales and arpeggios, concepts of harmony, ear training, reading music (treble and bass clefs), repertoire development, practical music theory (directly related to the repertoire studied), musical interpretation, and public performance skills.
Objectives
Learn to play the piano according to the maximum musical capacity of the individual style and type of expression of each student, and to develop his/her powers of abstraction through contact with the universals of music. Also available is the type of professional guidance beneficial for the student to be relevant in the social context as a musician. As the cultural and social values of goodness, truth and beauty come from the arts, consciousness of the vital role of the artist in society continually broadens in accordance to the talents and work of each student.
Course Levels and Structure
Private piano lessons with Professor Gilbert Gambucci last 45 to 60 minutes once per week for intermediate and advanced students, and from 30 minutes per lesson for beginners
Beginners
Dedicated to the fundamentals of music and keyboard technique while at the same time learning to play easy yet musical pieces at the piano.
Further study for the beginning student continues with the development of these fundamental tools while introducing the repertoire of the great composers written for students.
Intermediate
For those who have already had some piano training and would like to improve and continue developing both musically and pianistically, the student can enter the course at his/her level of playing.
These studies continue with all aspects of musicianship necessary to play masterpieces written for the piano by the great composers.
Advanced
For those who are more musically and pianistically advanced, and who are considering the possibilities of a professional career, the student can enter these instructions at pre-advanced or advanced levels working on repertoire by the great composers.
Requirements
Students are expected to practice daily the material learned at each lesson.
All ages are welcome!
Investment
The Beginning of a New Musical Experience
Schedule an initial conversation to discover what would be the best direction for you in your musical development