Studio
Matt Wheeler Studios is a private music studio offering many different opportunities for musical development.
- Piano Lessons for all ages and abilities
- Piano Improvisation Techniques
- Composition Lessons
- Summer Music Theory Courses
Piano Lessons
We believe in developing well-rounded, musical students, and that studying piano is one of the best possible ways to accomplish this. Performances are encouraged, group recitals occur at the end of each semester and a commitment to consistent practice habits is expected. Here are some of the details:
- Lessons take place in Marquis Hall at Coe College
- Half hour and hour long lessons available
- Monthly payments at $15 per half hour
- Lessons held Monday—Friday from 3:00-5:00 pm and Monday, Thursday, Friday from 6:00-8:00 pm
- Cancellations made up
Exciting Events this semester:
- Recital Boot Camps
- Spring Recital
Improvisation Techniques
Piano Improvisation is a dying art, becoming more and more of an exclusive musical practice limited to musicians who “play by ear”. The truth is that any dedicated pianist can learn the basic techniques of improvisation. In Improvisation Techniques, we will explore the concepts of theory and chord structure and apply it to playing piano in a worship service setting. Traditional and contemporary methods will be discussed.
Composition Lessons
Composition Lessons are also offered, for the student just beginning to explore and discover the joys of writing music or for the budding composer to get feedback, advice and encouragement. Lessons are held weekly. Purchase of Sibelius Music Notation Software strongly advised.
Summer Music Theory Courses
We recommended these for the high school student considering a degree in music, the dedicated musician who wants to gain a deeper understanding of the function of music, or younger students to introduce them to concepts and practices outside of traditional piano theory. These courses prepare the student to succeed musically in the college classroom or at the keyboard, and incorporate Ear Training and Sight Singing as well as written theory work. Texts and Materials provided.
About the Instructors
Matt Wheeler is a Music Composition and Piano Performance major at Coe College. He has been teaching piano and composing since the age of twelve and playing piano for his church’s worship service since the age of 13.
Danielle Wheeler is a Math Education Major and Music Minor at Coe College. She has also completed three semesters of piano pedagogy and 2 semesters of organ. She currently plays percussion at her church’s worship service.
Matt | 
December 16, 2008 4:58 pm
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