1. **ONLINE LESSONS** Piano and Songwriting
- 5 hires
- Serves Walnut, MS
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Paul D. says, “Wanting to take piano lessons with Hannah has been one of the best choices I've ever made. Seriously, I can't write out all the ways spending time to learn piano with her has not only improved all areas of my abilities as a musician, but be happier balancing practice and the rest of my anxiety-filled life. As far as a teacher, Hannah is someone that I think anyone could learn something from, whether that is piano or even just being a good ear as the oocassional life coach. Regarding piano specifically, I started taking weekly lessons in 2020 and have since then felt much more comfortable in practice, live performing, and studio recording situations. I had played stringed and concert instruments growing up, but had very little piano experience and Hannah has helped me learn quite a lot about playing piano on a Roli Seaboard which has additional challenges to getting a proper technique. Over a year ago I could barely play basic triads on the seaboard, and now have began to improvise and understand written pieces of music. Hannah had no issues finding ways to teach me a variety of exercises, songs, and music theory. Her piano expertise is mainly in classical piano, but she has been able to help learn techniques and styles of music across multiple genres of piano including blues, jazz, funk, gospel, and even contemporary/modern uses for midi piano workstations. This also includes thinking about how to expand your playing in different situations such as performing music either as an individual or as an ensemble, and the big picture of understanding a song. Overall, every day feels like progress and I've only gotten more excited when I can play and learn more about the instrument. If you listen to any of her music you know Hannah is incredibly talented, but she is also down to earth enough to help others with the very basics of piano technique and have fun doing it. She is very patient and I still can't thank her enough for that. Hannah is very flexible to work with, offering lessons over Zoom (or in Nashville if you live there). I'm sure she can always find a way to help create a space for anyone to learn from and enjoy playing their instruments. There was initially some troubleshooting for using studio gear through Zoom, but she helped me become much more proficient at that as well. Beyond Zoom, Hannah makes some of the most helpful tutorial/practice videos I've ever watched that can be slowed down and she will respond to any questions you have as a student. Lessons started by exploring my interests as a musician and lessons have continuously developed and evolved from those conversations. I am proud to have her as a mentor and I'd recommend at least a couple lessons with Hannah to anyone, anywhere if you are wanting to learn piano. Thank you, Hannah!”