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Cheri

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Number of students Cheri has taught since their arrival at Superprof

5 (2 reviews)

$50/h

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Piano

Experienced tutor in Piano in Brooklyn Park, Cheri offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

Piano

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About Cheri

I'm committed to progressive, cutting-edge teaching for teens and adults. I specialize in popular styles (rock, jazz, gospel) including improvisation and theory. Lessons are ONLINE ONLY at this time.

Have you always wanted to learn piano?

Maybe you took lessons as a kid, but now you want to play your music: your favorite pop song, show tunes, or jazz standards.

Maybe you'd like to play in a rock band!

Maybe you’d like to learn improvisation and jazz, getting away from note-reading to learn to read a lead sheet.

Maybe you’d like to learn to compose your own music. Or finally understand music theory.

Maybe you are seeking a relaxing, enjoyable hobby while getting good brain workout (studies show that learning piano is good for your brain!).

Now’s the time!

Relaxed, fun lessons can be geared to your pace and schedule. How about lunch-hour lessons or weekends? For adults, lessons can be every two weeks, once a month, or weekly.

I'm trained in both classical and popular styles, and an active jazz pianist, rock keyboardist, and bandleader.

I have taught intermittently since my high school days, in private and group settings. Pedagogy has changed much since I was coming up! I established my own studio in 2009, after years of working for other places. I'm energized and excited by the use of technology in learning, and the integration of popular styles as a powerful learning tool.

Private studies in jazz piano with Laura Caviani, Minneapolis, MN, Sean Turner, McNally School of Music, St. Paul, and Ted Howe, Atlanta, GA. Jamey Aebersold Jazz Camp, Louisville, KY, summer 2007. Graduate studies in Elementary and Intermediate Piano Pedagogy, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, 2008.

About the lesson

After a phone chat or email, we arrange an introductory meeting and free lesson at my studio.

Ages 13 through senior adults.

Visit the Minnesota Music Teachers Association "Find a Teacher" database to be better assured of quality. Also, there are many inexpensive instructors out there with rates about $20, but you get what you pay for.

This fall, three students, early teens, are forming a rock band! We rehearse at the studio twice monthly, currently practicing four songs, classic and current pop/rock. Chording, improvisation, and reading lead sheets. Fun!

A few things worth thinking about before reaching out
How much time daily can you commit to lessons? Progress requires a minimum of thirty minutes a day. Do you own a full 88-key piano or keyboard with fully-weighted touch?

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Jim

Cheri has been my piano teacher for almost 3 years. She is not only a competent professional, but she has an amazing gifting for teaching and connecting with her students. Everyone learns in their own way, and Cheri knows that. She tailors the lessons to the students learning style. Lessons are exciting and leave me energized. As an older learner, I’m not always the most disciplined student. Cheri is always able to challenge me, and always helps me progress towards my goal of being the best musician I can be.
Highest Recommendation!!!

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Jim
Cheri has been my piano teacher for almost 3 years. She is not only a competent professional, but she has an amazing gifting for teaching and connecting with her students. Everyone learns in their own way, and Cheri knows that. She tailors the lessons to the students learning style. Lessons are exciting and leave me energized. As an older learner, I’m not always the most disciplined student. Cheri is always able to challenge me, and always helps me progress towards my goal of being the best musician I can be.
Highest Recommendation!!!
Bill

I have an awesome time taking lessons from Cheri. From the beginning when I was learning lessons from different books to currently learning pieces by ear, from playing solo pieces to being part of a band, she has always been patient and fun and very knowledgeable. Being an adult student is an interesting and challenging experience and Cheri has been very supportive every step of the way. She even helped me write a song that included guitar and vocals that we performed with some fellow students at a recent recital. I've appreciated all the time she's worked with me and hope to continue taking lessons from her as long as I enjoy playing the piano.
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Bill
I have an awesome time taking lessons from Cheri. From the beginning when I was learning lessons from different books to currently learning pieces by ear, from playing solo pieces to being part of a band, she has always been patient and fun and very knowledgeable. Being an adult student is an interesting and challenging experience and Cheri has been very supportive every step of the way. She even helped me write a song that included guitar and vocals that we performed with some fellow students at a recent recital. I've appreciated all the time she's worked with me and hope to continue taking lessons from her as long as I enjoy playing the piano.
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5h: $250
10h: $500

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This first lesson offered with Cheri will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.

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2023-2024 RATES:

Regular Weekly Lesson Rates:

45-minute lessons are $191/month

30-minute lessons are $127/month

Non-weekly, but alá carte “Flex” lessons (for Age 18+):

$57/45 minutes (recommended)

$39/30 minutes

$77/60 minutes

Inquire about duo lessons, for twice the fun!

Flex Lessons: Adults and possibly older teens, at teachers discretion, are eligible for a flexible lesson schedule. This can be a good option for busy adults. The student and instructor decide frequency and length of lessons. At the first lesson of the month, tuition is due totaling the number of lessons estimated for the month.

The studio runs on a September-July calendar. Summer tuition does not vary from the September-May rates. Summer tuition payments will be due June 1 and July 1. The eight required summer lessons can be flexibly scheduled according to your calendar as well as instructors. Lessons can be compressed into fewer but longer sessions.

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Experienced tutor in Piano in Brooklyn Park, Cheri offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

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online

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Other tutors in Piano

Tomás

Sergio

Abreu

Giulia

Jennifer

Antônio

Eduardo

Alain

Hanxin

Dan

Danielle

Valerio

Benedict

Ezequiel

Elizaveta

Dr Ethan Lustig

Louis

Vojin

Alis

Olesea

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