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David Noel has been teaching piano for over a decade, having studied piano performance under Diane Guernsey at Manhattanville College.More than technique, DNS strives to cultivate a love of music and an uncommon love of learning.Learn with me!

Studio Philosophy 🧐😂

1. Music is Wonderful - Amidst the necessary repetition involved in learning an instrument I aim to retain and relay the wonder of music. Let's remain explorers, enjoy the "sights" and have fun!2. Music Is A Language - Babbling is natural to babies, but the English alphabet isn't! Let's get comfy in the tension between how natural music is and how unnatural gaining fluency feels.3. Music Is Deeply Personal - As quickly as possible let's learn what moves you!4. Learning Music Is An Emotional Process - Performance anxiety? Procrastinating? Easily discouraged while practicing? Let's acknowledge the emotional elephant in the room and work through them as a normal part of the process.5. Teachers Are Natural Mentors - Regardless of the student's age, music teachers have a capacity for great influence. Let's cultivate virtues that extend past the practice room.6. Lessons Are For Practicing? - Yes they are! Most of your time at the piano will be without me, so I should be teaching you how to practice. Lets develop effective practice habits!7. Never too late to learn! - I started piano "late" (@ 16 yrs old) and spent my undergrad years having to play serious catch up. My unique circumstances has given practical insight into teaching adult learners or anyone making a piano come back.