Curriculum
With 15 years of experience, Kyle’s primary goal is to foster genuine love for music by building a solid foundation of essential piano skills.
Reading Sheet Music
Fluently reading sheet music unlocks a world of musical experiences.
Music Theory
Kyle’s teaching emphasizes fluent music reading, proper technique, and a deep understanding of music theory.
Improvisation Lessons
Allowing students to express their creative side, Kyle uses improvisation lessons for students to show emotion on the keys.
Monthly Piano Recitals
Students have monthly performance opportunities to gain confidence and poise.
Arranging Popular Tunes
Kyle loves to arrange his favorite songs for the piano and encourages students to do the same.
Monthly Group Lessons
Monthly group lessons offer a social setting to learn rhythm and melody.
Ear Training
Ear training is the foundation for a well rounded musician. Kyle ensures that his students can play by ear.
Online
Kyle offers online lessons for students outside the San Diego area or during travel and illness.
Music Composition
Kyle also offers Music Composition instruction for students who seek to express their inner music.
In Kyle's Free Time
Outside of teaching, Kyle enjoys improvising and composing his own music. He often creates piano arrangements inspired by film and video game soundtracks. Some of his favorite music to arrange includes Studio Ghibli film scores, music from The Legend of Zelda, the Final Fantasy series by Nobuo Uematsu, as well as various Nintendo games from the 1990s and early 2000s. He also enjoys arranging jazz standards and current popular tunes.