Individuals
US$30.00
per week per student
Piano Lessons for Beginners & Intermediate Level
First Name
Jim
Last Name
Fox
Course Summary
Basic and intermediate level piano lessons for the hobbyist and the serious piano student. It will include lessons in piano technique, reading music, music theory, memorization of music, learning piano pieces and playing by ear. Classical, popular and jazz styles will be covered.
Lives In
Nashville, TN
United States
Course Duration
12 Weeks
Number of Students per section
2
Course Level
Beginner
Instruction Language
English
Educator Profile
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Instructor
First Name
Jim
Last Name
Fox
Number of years of relevant experience
30 Years Experience
From: United States
Study Details
Bachelor of Arts in Music/Piano
California State University Los Angeles
Work Details
Organization / Institute Name
Jim Fox Piano Studio
Course Details
A 30-minute lesson once a week by Zoom or Skype. One hour and 45-minute lessons are also available. I customize the course to fit the students interest and level. The method book I use with most students is Faber. The method book provides a good background and takes the student through the process of learning the piano in a clear and organized way. It's important for a student to play piano music that they like to help keep their interest. I work with the each student to find piano pieces that are both fun and interesting. Classical, popular and jazz styles of the piano will be covered. Depending on what directing a students wants to go in, an emphasis will be placed on either classical, jazz, blues or popular music. This class is open to all levels and age 5 through adult.
About the Instructor: Jim Fox is a well-known pianist in the Brentwood and South Nashville area, boasting over 30 years of performing and teaching experience. His interest in piano began around the age of 10 when he first began playing. He followed through with this passion, playing in many high school bands and eventually studying music and piano performance at California State University Los Angeles, where he earned a BA degree.
After college Jim played in many LA-based bands, including WAR. After relocating to Santa Rosa, he and his brother Jerry began playing as part of rock band Boys Night Out. Jim currently lives in Nashville, TN and performs in the instrumental group the Jim Fox Trio, playing a mix of jazz, latin, progressive jazz, blues and popular music. The band have been playing together for over 30 years and performing on the Nashville circuit for over 10 years at various venues.
The ipassio Edge
Students enrolling for this course on ipassio can be sure that they receive individual attention from the teacher, as the class strength is limited to 1 or 2 students. It also gives teachers the opportunity, to gauge their student's progress in-depth and make changes whenever and wherever required, to ensure the student gets the maximum out of this course. Since this course is detailed, students get the advantage of learning intricate details about Mallet Instruments. The limited strength of the class also ensures that there is a strong bond between the students and their teacher clearing out any inhibitions that the student might have. The sustained guidance available from the teacher ensures that the student does not deviate from set goals or targets. Learning from a revered, experienced exponent of Mallet Instruments, through the long duration of this course, keeps the student inspired and motivated to achieve more.
Course Specific Benefits
Studying piano will give you a background in music that you can benefit from in many ways. Whether you want to be a pianist, singer, write music or play another instrument a piano background is very helpful and gives you something to build upon.
About Teacher
Jim Fox was born in Ukiah, California. Jim developed an interest in piano at age 10 and started studying piano shortly after that. Jim always had an interest in the Blues. While attending high school he played with several local bands. Jim also was interested in jazz along with rock and popular music. While in collage Jim played with jazz groups along with rock bands. After graduating from California State University Los Angeles with a BA degree in music/piano performance, Jim played with several Los Angeles bands including the group WAR. After relocating back to Santa Rosa Jim and his brother Jerry Fox played together in a popular San Francisco north bay rock band called Boys Night Out. Jim currently lives is Nashville, TN where he runs a piano school, The Jim Fox Piano Studio, and performs with the Jim Fox Trio.
Prerequites
I take beginning, intermediate and advanced students. I adapt the course to the student level so all levels are welcome.
Weekly Schedule
These sections are for individual students.
Click on Enrol corresponding to the Section that matches your schedule.
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Mon 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM America/New_York
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Mon 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM America/New_York
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Tue 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM America/New_York
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Tue 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM America/New_York
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Wed 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM America/New_York
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Wed 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM America/New_York
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Thu 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM America/New_York
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Thu 07:00 PM - 07:30 PM America/New_York
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FAQs
Question
At what age do you accept students at?
Answer
I start students as young as five years old. I also work with adult students. Learning piano as an adult is a different experience but can be very rewarding.
Question
Can this course be customised?
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Yes, this course can be customised based on your goals and objectives.
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How much time should a student enrolling for this course practice everyday?
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Students should practice a minimum of 30 minutes every day. If they can devote more time to practice, they will learn better and faster.
Question
What if a student is unable to attend an upcoming class?
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The student is required to inform the teacher about his absence from a particular session, two days prior to the class. In such a case, the teacher will reschedule the class and conduct the rescheduled class on or before the end (i.e. Saturday) of the ensuing week or such other time as may be mutually decided between the teacher and the student. In case the student misses to give two days prior notice about his absence to the teacher, then the decision to conduct another class for that student is completely based on teacher’s discretion.
Question
What if the teacher wishes to reschedule a class?
Answer
In case the teacher is unavailable for the scheduled class, he/she will inform the students two days prior to the class. The teacher will conduct the rescheduled class on or before the end (i.e. Saturday) of the ensuing week or such other time as may be mutually decided between the teacher and the student.
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How long will the teacher take to revert to a query raised after class hours?
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The teacher will try to revert back to queries raised after class hours within a 24 hour period.