Matoush Melodies Piano (Studio/Online) IN SAN JOSE
Matoush Melodies Piano (Studio/Online) IN SAN JOSE

Matoush Melodies Piano (Studio/Online) IN SAN JOSE

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STUDIO LOCATION: PLEASE CHECK MY LOCATION IF YOU ARE IN SAN JOSE BEFORE CONTACTING ME to make sure my location works for you. (My studio is in Cambrian Park and a block from Hogue Park in the Bascom and Camden area). I DO NOT DO IN-HOME LESSONS. I am close to many areas as I'm right off freeways. RCM/ABRSM SPECIALIZED PERFORMANCE EXAM TRAINING: I provide training and coach students to score high on both RCM and ABRSM exams. Experienced with students of all levels. CUSTOMIZED LEARNING TAILORED TO INDIVIDUALS: (Learn the Songs You Love) The most important thing about my teaching is that I customize to make the learning experience meaningful to each unique student. I make learning enjoyable for everyone with individualized curriculum and music and guarantee that you will progress FASTER with me than with other teachers because of this attention to detail and my expertise in technique, theory, and piano repertoire. ALL LEVELS/ALL GENRES: I teach all levels from beginning through college entry and coach students with performance exams and competitions. I am equally comfortable teaching advanced level classical piano and rock piano. You can play anything from pop music, to classical, to film or video game music, to neoclassical, to New Age with me. I will help you find music you really love playing. PROFESSIONAL TRAINING/BACKGROUND: My training is classical (BA classical piano performance, 10 years of private lessons with a Rachmaninoff expert, advanced studies in piano pedagogy, also studied songwriting at Berklee College of Music); yet I've played with local bands and compose crossover music. I am currently working on an album of original music which will be available on all streaming platforms. I've taught at both the college level and studied pedagogy extensively as well as ran for my own private piano studio/taught from a home studio for over 15 years. I only teach piano and am incredibly passionate about playing and composing. I love teaching piano and want to share my love of piano with you no matter whether you're new to piano or are a Chopin lover like myself and want to learn the Ballade in G minor or the Rachmaninoff Prelude in #C minor. TEACH THEORY, TECHNIQUE, SIGHT-READING & EXTENSIVE REPERTOIRE: I provide my students with a comprehensive foundation in theory, technique, and proper posture/hand position and cover some of the most beautiful repertoire in the field. Each student gets customized lessons that best address their strengths as well as the areas that they need work in. I also provide detailed practice instructions which is important as many students do not know how to practice. We set learning goals and we meet them; I can guarantee that after many years of teaching. MY STUDIO HAS A PROFESSIONAL 6'1 YAMAHA C3 GRAND MADE FOR MUSIC CONSERVATORIES & COLLEGES: My light and large piano studio has a 6'1 YAMAHA C3 (An incredible grand piano), Stage 2 Nord Synthesizer (the best synthesizer money can buy), and an upright Baldwin. Most of my students are age 7-14; but I do also teach motivated adults. I typically provide everything you need including all music except for lesson books. You have access to one of the best grands you can play as well as the best synthesizers. I have taught piano since I was a teen and have been winning awards and scholarships since then. One of the first was acceptance into the prestigious piano master class at University of the Pacific at age 14. I started performing as a teen and currently compose my own music and perform with a crossover trio. I teach improv and songwriting and about a third of my younger students work with me on composition or arranging. RECITALS: I have 2-3 recitals a year at formal recital hall and multiple informal performing opportunities/small recitals for students at my studio on my grand. It's very important to also practice performing as that is an art in itself. WHY STUDY WITH ME? RAPID PROGRESS, SONGS YOU LOVE! If your child or you study with me, you will see clear and rapid progress, yet you or your child will really enjoy the journey. My students progress and learn to play rapidly as I customize lessons to best fit their strengths. Piano and playing/composing/teaching piano is my greatest passion in life. I invite you to let me teach you the beauty of music and joy of playing.
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June C.
May 14, 2021
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My 7 years old girl started her piano zoom lesson with Ms.Toby in Dec last year, at that time she had quit her class for half an year because of Covid. We’re so thankful to have Ms. Toby at this difficult time.  Ms. Toby is knowlegeable and skillful on piano playing. Her class is encouraging, approaching and patient. She tailors class on my daughter’s pace and favorite, combines theory, finger skills and music playing in each class. Now my girl is able to grab a small song after 2-3 classes, she’s alway excited for the next song. I’m so glad to see her make every progress.

Details: 6 - 9 years old • Yes, the student can read music • 2 - 4 yrs of formal training • Classical • Yes, the student has a keyboard • 30 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Chengchen L.
Dec 5, 2016
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I'm picking up piano again after having lost contact with it for many many years. Toby saw me play in our first meeting and then was able to recommend some pieces good for my level, she recommended the pieces after listening to my preference, and then I picked which piece i was interested in working on. The piece she recommended that I am currently working fits my criteria very well, it is the right level for me with some challenges that allow me to work on the techniques. She also teaches music theory, and she played for me a piece she composed beautifully. She also played some pieces for me to get familiar with pieces of different composers. She is good for beginner as well as advanced level classes. Meeting with Toby allows me to enjoy playing music again and improve my playing, I am looking forward to continuing the piano lessons with her and enjoy some more piano playin!
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Satish R.
Aug 2, 2023
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My daughter(9yr) joined as a beginner and she is progressing very fast. My daughter enjoys going to the classes every week. The teacher is very professional and easy to communicate with and she is also a very good composer

Details: 6 - 9 years old • Yes, the student can read music • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Pop • Yes, the student has a keyboard • 60 minutes • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

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Anna G.
Dec 13, 2021
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My daughter started taking Piano lessons with Ms. Tory (Matoush Melodies) from August 20201. She goes extra length to make sure kids enjoy their learning process. She gives them options for songs so that kids get to choose what they want to learn for almost every new song. She is super nice with the kids. My daughter tells me several times that she loves her teacher

Details: 6 - 9 years old • No, the student cannot read music • No formal training • What the teacher recommends • No, the student does not have either • 30 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Mallika P.
Oct 9, 2020
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Toby is a thorough and fantastic teacher! I've taken two lessons so far and I feel like I'm making lots of progress. I would highly recommend her.

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No, the student cannot read music • No formal training • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has a keyboard • 45 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)

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