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Los Angeles pianist and college professor offering personalized piano lessons for all levels
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Anthony is a respected member of our tutor community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Anthony
••Steinway Teaching and Education Partner••
••Assistant Professor of Music - Occidental College••
••Study with a National Competition Winner and trained pedagogue!••
Hello! My name is Anthony Cardella, and I am a concert pianist and piano pedagogue! I have won many competitions on state, regional, and national levels! I’ve performed all over the country as well as in Italy, Spain, and Portugal! I have a Bachelors Degree in piano performance from one of the top undergraduate conservatories in the country (Lawrence Conservatory of Music), and a masters degree in performance at the Thornton School of Music at USC. I am currently working on my Doctorate in piano performance at USC while teaching there as a professor of piano.
The thing that is special about my training is that I was not only trained to play on an extremely high level and win competitions, but I was also taught how to teach in my pedagogy programs, which is something many teachers with performance degrees from top schools are missing! I have done pedagogy programs that have taught me pedagogy theory, shaped my teaching skills, developed my understanding of students, and have given me the opportunity to put that into practice through practicum, internships, and paid positions at universities! I have done MUCH research on piano technique including injury prevention and Taubman Technique, and I have been brought up studying the Russian and French schools of technique. I have also done cognitive psychology research and have presented on its implications in piano teaching and playing. Below is my teaching philosophy: “I believe that being a good teacher is similar to being a good psychologist. One must have the ability to read a student - to understand them in the moment and to effectively gauge many aspects of their personality, as well as their strengths, weaknesses, and disposition. One glove does not fit all when it comes to teaching. There are many methods and approaches, and the best one is the one that will be most effective for each specific student. This method can change and grow, but can only do so with a teacher who is aware and flexible enough to understand the student and allow the student to guide and influence their teaching accordingly. In understanding that each student is different, I can begin to understand the goals, personality, background, likes/dislikes, and ideas of each student, and use these to shape my pedagogy, and the student’s artistry. Through effective communication, I can use my expertise to make music relevant and enjoyable to each student, and open up a door for the student to express themselves artistically while learning and improving. I believe that music is a birthright - we are all musical beings and have the capability to enjoy music and express ourselves through it. To effectively provide a student with the tools to do so, my music instruction includes the following components: Aural skills Music theory and analysis Sight reading Improvisation Effective practice habits Wellness and physical awareness Personal musical interpretations influenced by historical approaches Performance opportunities Encouragement to participate in competitions and festivals” Whether you are just staring out as a beginner and want a strong foundation, or have been playing for years and want to take your playing to the next level, improve your technique, play with less pain/tension, win competitions, or prepare for college auditions, I am confident that I can help you make wonderful progress while inspiring a life-long love for music! Please visit my website for more in-depth details about my education, pedagogy research, performance awards, pricing, and videos of my playing!
anthonycardellapiano.com
**I offer zoom lessons as well as in-home lessons**
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My process starts with background information on the student and an assessment of their current knowledge, playing level, technical facilities, and their own goals and aspirations.
This is followed by a trial lesson where I get to know the student and family, and begin to learn about the student's personality so I can begin shaping my teaching style and curriculum.
After a few lessons, I will propose my curiculum to the parents and student, and will have them purchase the necessary materials for the student's studies. By shaping my curiculum and teaching method based on the student's personality and goals, I can ensure that the student will enjoy their lessons and make the most amount of progress possible!
Teaching is not a one glove-fits-all field! I see far too many teachers teaching each of their students in the same way while claiming that it is their own "teaching style." The correct teaching style is only what is correct for that specific student, and I pride myself in my ability to get to know a student and truly understand them and how to best teach them.
An additional step that I take in my new student process is that, during the first lesson, I like to play a piece for the student/family because I think it is very important that students see their teacher performing and that the teacher be an active performer in order to be an active teacher.
I have worked with students of all ages, varying from five years old all the way up to adult students! I have taught begginners who are just starting their musical journey, very advanced college students playing the top piano repertoire, and everything in between! I have taught students seeking a career in music, and amateurs who are only interested in making music as a hobby, and I enjoy teaching and inspiring both!
When hiring a piano teacher, ask them specifically about their pedagogy training. They may have graduated from Juilliard with a Bachelor’s of Music and have never taken a single pedagogy course (the study of teaching). These teachers might be wonderful pianists, but without training on how to teach, they likely won’t be effective and may not have the correct language, skills, and temperament to build your child’s musical foundation or really inspire the love for music inside of them. Simply having students and knowing how to play the piano does not make a great piano teacher.
I have recently been recording daily piano performance videos that are part of a series that I designed to bring music, art, hope, and connection to people around the country during this time of social distancing. The pieces I perform are either pieces that I want to share, or pieces that have been requested from those who have viewed my performances. In doing requested videos, I hope to forge personal connections through music with people around the world who may be feeling very alone right now, and provide comfort and hope through music.
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My teenage daughter was lucky enough to have piano lessons with Anthony for 3 years, which she absolutely loved. Professionalism, his attention to detail, teaching style, and love for piano made him the perfect teacher for Kaley. Very encouraging teacher!
I have known Tony for 5 years and the quality, attention, and care that he puts into all his work speaks both to his professionalism and his excellence as an artist. He is passionate about the people he works with, and brings those around him to a higher level of musicianship. His teaching style is kind and intentional, and he easily adjusts to the teaching style of his individual students.
I have learned so much from Anthony Cardella. His teaching style is varied and sensitive, determined to ensure the best holistic approach to his students. Ensuring that the technical issues are addressed in each student’s playing, he carefully assigns pieces that will enable students to find musical fulfillment as well as excellence on the piano. He truly cares about the emotional needs of the students as well as the technical demands, and his approach marries the two as he keeps students engaged and enjoying lessons.
Tony is an excellent piano teacher! He was excited to meet me where I was in my own piano journey and to tailor our lessons to help me achieve my own musical goals. He has taught me many useful practice techniques that have encouraged me to practice more regularly and have made my practicing more productive and more rewarding. He also has a thorough knowledge of repertoire and has made great suggestions of pieces that have motivated me to take my playing to the next level. Thank you, Tony!
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Rate
- L1,984
Pack prices
- 5h: L9,921
- 10h: L19,841
free lessons
The first free lesson with Anthony will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
online
- L1,984/h
Details
My pricing is as follows:
30 minute - $60
1 hour - $120
I also can charge a monthly tuition price of $575 for 1 hour piano lessons. This is a fixed monthly tuition to help make billing easier for all of us! It is calculated based on the number of weeks in the year, and already removes lesson weeks for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and spring break (or one other holiday).
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