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welcome

Hi and welcome! I'm JohnWillard and I believe playing the piano is a skill that takes consistent attention and dedication. Continuing to play and practice well involves intention: knowing what you want to do in a given amount of time, and patience to work through carrying out the plan. I enjoy working with learners who are curious, who know what they want to learn, and want to get better. I'm also a composer, with pieces I'm eager for others to play, perform, work through for fun, and ignite imagination. See the options above to learn more about what I do, what I offer, and what you can learn.  

Latest news:

The Etherea Suite, Volume 1 for solo piano is now available at Sheetmusicplus & Sheetmusicdirect! Three distinct portraits capturing ficitional characters, their personalities, and atmospheres from the upcoming sci-fi/fantasy new adult novel Trials of the Innermost. See Sheet Music for details or click the links above to buy your digital copy today!

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guest interview with grace reid 4/26/22: Meet the composer

I had the pleasure of being asked about my musical background and how I started composing. Read the articles here or here (courtesy Grace Joy Reid).
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Pre-ORDER Trials of the Innermost-
​The inspiration behind the Melodies of the Etherea Suite.

piano teacher, M.M.​

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• Online Lesson schedule is currently Full. (1/9/23)
  I only offer Performance Coaching at this time, which includes specific help on musical concepts, class piano assignments, or repertoire in progress. 
• Lessons tailored to your music goals, helping you "play with intention": from working through a method book, to reviewing note reading, learning Classical repertoire, or playing a pop sheet music arrangement you found online. 
• Transfer students, older beginners, adults welcome
• Want live feedback? I offer lessons to go over material you're working on to make it sound even better! ​ ​

performance coaching

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Written and/or Video Feedback service Now Available!
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Feeling rusty? Preparing for an event, assignment, or recital?
Book a single meeting or group sessions for me to let you know you're on the right track!

• I offer specific feedback for recitals, reperotire, or audition pieces for (middle/high) School of the Arts/Magnet School music auditions 
• Comments/suggestions for piano Competition preparation
• In College taking Class Piano? I can walk you through piano skills, like remembering those tricky scale fingerings, chord inversions, and playing hands together without fear!