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In-person, Private 1:1 Lessons in New York City
Weekly lesson schedule with live performance opportunities in New York. Kick start your passion with customized lessons with heavy emphasis on proper technique.
Learning Music Inside Out: An Adult's Guide to Mental, Physical, and Emotional Growth
An Online course. Timeless core principles for clarity in approaching the study of piano.
Students learn from what they do during lessons, not from what the teacher says.
NICE TO MEET YOU!
I'm Michelle Kalisz
I specialize in empowering piano students to establish a strong musical foundation using a principle-based approach that simplifies the learning journey.
The root of piano playing issues often stems from a lack of clarity. By tapping into core principles, we create clarity and understanding.
Instead of tackling pieces in isolation, we focus on uncovering the common thread among the various elements present in all piano repertoire.
I challenge the notion that talent alone is the path to mastery. My mission as a teacher is to demonstrate that with the right guidance and mindset, anyone can excel in music.
I believe music makes life better.
Michelle has helped me understand how to move at the piano. Before it was a hunt and peck situation. Now I actually play musically.
--Ernest W., NYC
Thank you for teaching this old dog new piano tricks!
--Steve R., NYC
Thank you for all your support and teaching! Clara really enjoyed and learned so much in your piano class. I would like Clara to continue learning piano with you for the coming semester.
- Aina and Clara, New York City
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