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Lessons conducted in the Austin, TX area.

Diana has a B.A. in Music from New York University and a diploma from the École Normale de Musique in Paris, France. She is currently pursuing her Master's Degree in Composition at the University of Texas, Austin. She has extensive songwriting and piano experience in both classical and popular traditions.

Pedagogy
Lessons are for people of all ages, musical training and background. The only requirements are enthusiasm and a solid work ethic!


Method

All lessons are one-on-one.

Because there are numerous aspects to music, I use my substantial training in both Classical and Popular music and teaching methods to make connections and draw associations between as many of the different facets of music as possible.

This includes having students make music as often as possible, be it through singing melodies, drumming rhythms, playing the piano, etc.! It also includes providing cultural context to whatever it is that we are studying at a given moment.

I find that this not only helps people to internalize the skills and information learned in their lessons, but also allows students to better appreciate and determine their personal relationships to music.


Lesson Programs

The first lesson is spent discussing what it is that the student would like to focus on and achieve over the course of the lessons. I then organize a lesson program tailored to the goals that the student has expressed. The following lessons are spent working towards these goals through fun, stimulating explanations and exercises!

Lessons are given on a weekly (recommended) basis.


Duration

Lessons are 1 hour long (recommended).

Shorter and longer lessons are possible.