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Laurel Tinney School of Piano teaches classical piano lessons to students of all ages in Blue Bell, PA of the Montgomery County, PA area.

Laurel Tinney

School of Piano

Laurel Tinney is a vibrant, experienced classical piano teacher who engages her students fully and whole-heartedly in the process of learning the piano.

Laurel has been teaching traditional classical piano for over 25 years. She began her classical piano studies at the age of eight with Elizabeth Bonaccorso, studying with her for eight years. She then continued her education with Eleanore Trimborn for five years. From 1998 – 2003, she studied with concert pianist and master teacher Alexander Fiorillo, a professor of music at Temple University’s Esther Boyer College of Music. Mr. Fiorillo was one of only four students of the legendary pianist Vladimir Horowizt, one of the most famous pianists of the 20th century. Alexander Fiorillo, throughout his studies, inherited teachings of Beethoven, Czerny and Liszt, three great composers of classical music. Laurel is thrilled to pass on this extraordinary musical heritage to her students.

Laurel Tinney has been an active member of the Music Teachers National Association, the Pennsylvania Music Teachers Association, and the Willow Grove Chapter since 1999. She has served on many board positions, and was president of the Northern Delaware Valley Chapter from 2009 – 2011.

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Piano Studio Philosophy


Exceeding Your Expectations

Laurel Tinney School of Piano has earned its positive reputation because she goes out of her way to provide truly exceptional teaching to each of her students. She understands that her students are all different, and she's ready to adapt her lessons quickly to ensure their success.


Philosophy

Laurel Tinney emphasizes strong reading skills, excellent technique, wonderful artistry and beautiful quality of tone, utilizing varied and enjoyable classical repertoire. With great care and enthusiasm, she helps create a dedication to practicing and to the process of learning, as well as a great love of music and the student’s own appreciation of his/her musicianship.

It is important to understand that learning to play the piano well requires a partnership agreement between the parent, the student and the teacher, and a shared desire to reach the ultimate goal of proficient and accomplished piano playing. It is very important that all three work together as one to reach this goal.

In order to ensure steady progress, Laurel Tinney uses a system of sequential skill sets with her students. An example of a skill set for a beginner would include (but not be limited to): proper posture and holding of hands and fingers; quality of tone; basic ear training; beginning reading skills including eighth notes and rests, sharps, flats; rhythm patterns in a variety of time signatures including upbeats and downbeats, syncopation; beginning scales, chords and arpeggios; key signatures; intervals; beginning theory, etc. A student must have a strong basic understanding of one skill set before segueing onto the next. This process ensures that the student has all the necessary knowledge as well as excellent development of the fingers in order to do well with the next level of skills. It ensures steady progress through his/her years of study.

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