It’s cherry tree blooming day outside the studio window!!! #musicteacher #springfinally
Got to accompany my local elementary school’s chorus on Wednesday and Thursday for my FAVORITE music teacher. What fun watching the kids come alive and to celebrate all their hard work! Goosebumps as we performed Hallelujah on Wednesday and Al
A new studio challenge is coming! Get your speedy note-reading ready!! #notespeed #musicteacher
Well I guess I’m not putting my music books away today. 😆🎶 🐈 #studiocat #musicteacher

Private Music Lessons

Private instruction in beginner and intermediate flute and piano is the heart of Overture Music Lessons. Susan has been teaching music to students of all ages in her home studio since 2003. We welcome students of all ages from preschoolers to adults and specialize in individualized teaching. Each student’s weekly lesson, music selection, and instruction is tailored to their preferences, learning style, and needs. After all, no two students are alike! Why should two lessons be?!
In our studio, we have both traditional music students and “recreational music making” students, often called RMM in piano pedagogy circles. Our traditional students focus on achievement and performance excellence while our RMM students focus on experience and personal growth through music. No matter what your path, our personalized curriculum and exceptional teacher support will help you develop confidence, grit, and most importantly, a love for music, all while having a blast!
Room with upright piano, white book cases filled with music books and teaching games. There are two ukuleles on the wall and one dulcimer.

Resources for Music Teachers

Teaching piano has changed dramatically since the 1990’s, when I was a young piano student! The best piano pedagogy now recognizes the importance of PLAY in learning, both for children and adults. After all, we do call it, “playing music," so shouldn't it be at least a little bit fun, even if it's also hard work?
Created to meet the needs of my own students, these resources for music teachers will help you make your private studio or music classroom more engaged, more organized, and more playful.
Text reading "keyboard geography printable game - Find My Piano Key" with an image of a card game on a piano keyboard
Text reading "High Notes in the Treble Clef Note Reading" with an image of a cute cat and a computer screen showing an online music game
Text reading "Time Signatures - Rhythm Notation" with an image of an online game with trains and rhythm notes
Text reading "Bass Clef Line Notes - note reading" with an image of an online game with pets
Text reading "Level Prep A Technique Workbook" with an image of workbook pages for scales and patterns on the piano
Text reading "Practice Incentive Program - Studio Challenge" with an image of a beach-themed chart with stickers