evangradypianolessons

Biography

I began taking lessons when I was five and started playing by ear. I have since played more than twenty-five years. Playing the piano and writing music is one of the most enjoyable things in my life. On my spare time, I love to write music and have performed my own compositions many times.

While attending BYU, I taught piano courses to non-music majors wanting to learn and further their skills and the beginning and intermediate piano proficiency courses for music majors. I have also been an instructor for the 160R private lessons at BYU.

When I am not teaching or playing, I am a tuning pianos in Utah County. Being a piano tuner is a natural outgrowth of my love for the instrument.

I try to instill a desire to practice in my students and help them develop in ways where they will find enjoyment in their life, feel accomplished, and serve in their communities.

I tailor lessons to the needs of the individual student and seek to help them reach their potential using a variety of methods. Technique, repertoire, and musicianship such as playing by ear, sight-reading and composing are important skills I seek to develop in each student.

Piano Music Stores and Websites

Imslp.org (Free classical piano sheet music)

http://imslp.org/

Amazon (Piano Adventures Series, by Nancy Faber)

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=piano+adventures

8 Notes (Free Sheet Music)

http://www.8notes.com/

All Piano Scores

http://www.allpianoscores.com/

Summerhays at University Mall:

http://www.bestinmusiconline.com/

575 E University Pkwy, Orem, UT 84097