David Holland Piano

Encouraging a lifelong love of music through piano instruction

15413 Lake Street Extension
Minnetonka, MN 55345
ph: 952 - 938 - 0448
hollandpiano@yahoo.com

Piano Lessons

My Philosophy of Piano Instruction

Since my teaching aims at the unity of technique and interpretation, I start with this right away. With children I use the Faber and Faber Piano Series because their books have that aim as well.

Beginners start with using the three long fingers on the black keys. By delaying use of the thumb, good habits of integrating the shoulder, arm, wrist, and finger joints are easier to establish. Piano technique is based on the free use of all these joints and not just the fingers.

Historically keyboard technique shifted from finger-based to arm-based roughly in parallel with the mechanical and design development that resulted in today's piano.

The goal of my teaching is to enable each student to have a lifetime of music making pleasure.

Studio Policies

Lessons take place in my home studio in Minnetonka near the intersection of Highway 7 and Williston Road. Parents are encouraged to stay and observe the lesson.

Rates for half-hour lessons are $25. Longer lessons are available. Lessons are offered year-round.

Payment is made monthly in advance. There is no charge for scheduled absences.

Cancellations with more than 48 hours notice will be credited. Make up lessons are scheduled if a mutually convenient time is available.