Dr. Andrew Peter Millar

pianist, teacher, doctor of musical arts

Studio of Music, Cincinnati Ohio instruction in piano playing and keyboard musicianship ► Studio Login ◄

The Elementary Piano Studies program is for beginners and elementary music students of all ages. Students are matched together in small groups for Partner Lessons wherever possible and receive their lessons in a setting that has acoustic and digital pianos as well as other modern classroom resources. Other students receive Individual Lessons, one-to-one with the teacher. The approach incorporates popular music, classical music, and music from cultures throughout the world.

Weekly lessons in conjunction with a regular home practice schedule ensure each student’s progress in reading music at the keyboard, rhythm and aural skills, piano technique, composition or improvisational abilities, and ensemble playing skills. The course of study gradually leads to a mastery of the practical and theoretical rudiments of music. Special insights offer a foretaste of advanced musical studies in harmony, counterpoint, analysis, style and the history of music.

The Advanced Piano Studies program prepares young students for continuing studies at the collegiate level. There are special places for dedicated adult students who perform in musical gatherings and enjoy playing chamber music. The approach focuses on the art of piano playing in the Classic-Romantic tradition. Students are encouraged to work towards mastering the principles of piano technique and of musical expression to the best of their ability. The course of study includes sight-reading and rapid music learning techniques.

The ongoing calendar of Special Events includes recitals, master classes, competitions, and examinations. Serious elementary and advanced level students prepare for a variety of such opportunities to perform as part of their course of study. All students are encouraged to play for each other, their families, friends, and in community events whenever possible.

Contact Andrew P. Millar:

Tel: 513/721-1248    Email: andrewpmillar@hotmail.com

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