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Lisa

5 (8 reviews)

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Number of students Lisa has taught since their arrival at Superprof
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Number of students Lisa has taught since their arrival at Superprof

5 (8 reviews)

$67/h

1^st lesson free

Piano

Experienced tutor in Piano in Kingstowne, Lisa offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

Piano

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About Lisa

My service stands out because I put 100% into my job as a piano teacher. I'm a seasoned professional who has studied the art of piano teaching for over a decade, and who passes on the skills I have learned directly to my students. I also continue to study piano performance, which helps me train my students to be better performers and to expand their repertoire.

Additionally, my students have the opportunity (but not the requirement) to play in three recitals per year and to participate in three Springfield Music Club events. These are the November Jazz Festival, the March Spring Festival (in association with the Virginia Federation of Music Clubs), and the May Sonatina Festival. My students receive superior ratings in all of these events, and also are selected to perform in Honors events.

While my main focus is teaching classical music, I also adapt my curriculum to fit the needs of students who are more interested in pop or jazz or just want to grow their skills.

My studio is federated with the Virginia Federation of Music Clubs under the Springfield Music Club. I am also the Music Outreach Chair in the Arts Division of the National Federation of Music Clubs ((concealed information)

I serve as a pianist, keyboard player, vocalist, and worship team manager at Faith Church Kingstowne in Alexandria VA.

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Facebook: Franconia Fine Arts

YouTube: LMSTHOMAS89

I have enjoyed every minute of my career as a piano teacher. There are so many aspects of it that appeal to me, but the greatest moments are when my students play music so beautiful that moves me to happy tears and stirs my soul.

I also love seeing the joy on their faces when they grasp a new concept or play a song they never thought they would be able to play.

Finally, I love every single student.

I was performing at church and teaching classroom music and was asked by several parents if I would teach their children piano lessons. There were soon so many requests that I began taking students. I was able to leave the classroom job and focus on just teaching piano in 2010.

I have studied piano performance and pedagogy with nationally-recognized pedagogues, . I am currently studying performance and pedagogy with master teacher and Virginia Music Teachers Association President Mr. Narciso Solero in Arlington VA ((concealed information)

About the lesson

The first lesson is a free meet-and-greet/mini lesson. I engage the student to ascertain what his or her goals for piano study are (even if it's just to have fun). Then I show the student the materials and books I will recommend. Finally, I explain the studio policies and determine the length of time for each lesson (45 minutes for beginners through early advanced, 60 for musically advanced).

I have taught three year old beginners to adults of every level of playing ability. I also have some experience working with students on either end the autism spectrum

Look for someone you will enjoy taking lessons from and who will motivate you to do your homework. Your teacher should help you discover what makes you "tick" and give you the music and skills you need to become the musician you want to be. Make sure he or she is someone you can feel free to talk to about concerns you may have or the direction your music study is going.

In November 2022, two of my students received Superior Plus scores in the Springfield Music Club Jazz Recital. They performed in the Honors Recital and received medals.

In March 2020, all eighteen of my students who participated in the Piano Solo event at the Virginia Federation of Music Clubs Festival received Superior ratings.

In May 2019, two of my students passed the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Grade 2 and Grade 3 Piano Examinations with Distinction.

I am always fond of the Spring Recital and Awards Ceremony, where I shower all my students with praise and encouragement.

A few things worth thinking about before reaching out
"Am I willing to put in the work to do this to the best of my abilities?"

"Will I follow the teacher's instructions and make sure I understand what he or she is asking me to do?"

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Jay

My daughter, Vivian has been taking piano lessons from Ms. Lisa Thomas for last 4 years. Vivian describes Ms. Lisa as fun, friendly, patient and the best teacher. Vivian's favorite part of Ms. Lisa is that when she starts new songs, she often demonstrates the piece, record it and email it to her so she can listen and review how it supposed to sound like. Vivian likes to play Hymn during offering at our small church. Ms. Lisa has been great in helping to perfect the songs.
I highly recommend Ms. Lisa as a piano teacher and am envious of her future students who can experience her contagious passion and love of music first hand.

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Jay
My daughter, Vivian has been taking piano lessons from Ms. Lisa Thomas for last 4 years. Vivian describes Ms. Lisa as fun, friendly, patient and the best teacher. Vivian's favorite part of Ms. Lisa is that when she starts new songs, she often demonstrates the piece, record it and email it to her so she can listen and review how it supposed to sound like. Vivian likes to play Hymn during offering at our small church. Ms. Lisa has been great in helping to perfect the songs.
I highly recommend Ms. Lisa as a piano teacher and am envious of her future students who can experience her contagious passion and love of music first hand.
James

Lisa is a fantastic teacher. She really takes the time to understand her students' unique strengths and talents and teach to those strengths. At the same time, she understands her students' challenges and areas that may need improvement, and she helps students to address those areas with patience, support and creativity. My daughter has learned so much from Lisa and has grown tremendously as a musician while studying with her.
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James
Lisa is a fantastic teacher. She really takes the time to understand her students' unique strengths and talents and teach to those strengths. At the same time, she understands her students' challenges and areas that may need improvement, and she helps students to address those areas with patience, support and creativity. My daughter has learned so much from Lisa and has grown tremendously as a musician while studying with her.
Jackie

Ms Lisa is an excellent teacher, she is patient, easy to understand and always willing to work around our schedule. She has been my son's piano teacher for four years. We are happy and would highly recommend her.
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Jackie
Ms Lisa is an excellent teacher, she is patient, easy to understand and always willing to work around our schedule. She has been my son's piano teacher for four years. We are happy and would highly recommend her.
Jon

Ms. Lisa has trained our son for the past four years. During that time, he has really grown to love piano and while achieving some remarkable goals and earning a high score 'distinction' rating on his recent ABRSM (Royal Schools of Music) exam. Ms. Lisa really understands how to both train and motivate children with a variety of techniques and positive reinforcement.
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Jon
Ms. Lisa has trained our son for the past four years. During that time, he has really grown to love piano and while achieving some remarkable goals and earning a high score 'distinction' rating on his recent ABRSM (Royal Schools of Music) exam. Ms. Lisa really understands how to both train and motivate children with a variety of techniques and positive reinforcement.
Xiaoli

Lisa is a knowledgeable, energetic and fun teacher. She is very patient and caring to her students. She is extremely professional and responsive and effective in her communication style.
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Xiaoli
Lisa is a knowledgeable, energetic and fun teacher. She is very patient and caring to her students. She is extremely professional and responsive and effective in her communication style.
Jay

Lisa is an EXCEPTIONAL piano teacher. I was SO impressed by how my niece was playing that I started taking lessons myself. Patient, communicative, skilled piano instructor is how I would describe Lisa.
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Jay
Lisa is an EXCEPTIONAL piano teacher. I was SO impressed by how my niece was playing that I started taking lessons myself. Patient, communicative, skilled piano instructor is how I would describe Lisa.
Rosemond

They are very nice and patient. They are also very respectful to all customers!
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Rosemond
They are very nice and patient. They are also very respectful to all customers!
Michael

"Thanks for helping me with piano and always teaching me new piano techniques. Thank you especially for helping me with the ABRSM and helping me get distinction!" - 5th grade student
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Michael
"Thanks for helping me with piano and always teaching me new piano techniques. Thank you especially for helping me with the ABRSM and helping me get distinction!" - 5th grade student
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I have a tuition system the school/contract year that coincides with the Fairfax Public School calendar. The tuition as of January 1 is $180 per month for 45-minute lessons, and $240 per month for 60 minute lessons.

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