Best Piano Lessons in South Deerfield, Massachusetts

Glover Piano Studio

Glover Piano Studio

265 Greenfield Rd ste 1, South Deerfield, MA 01373 +16014215032 Visit Website

Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00-18:00
Tuesday: 10:00-18:00
Wednesday: 10:00-18:00
Thursday: 10:00-18:00
Friday: 10:00-18:00
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Glover Piano Studio is a piano instruction studio located in South Deerfield, Massachusetts, offering a unique and engaging approach to music education. Founded by Dorothy Claire Glover, the studio emphasizes a child-centered, brain-based learning method, integrating various musical elements to foster a love of music and develop comprehensive skills. The studio provides a comprehensive weekly lesson package that includes group class, individual lessons, and theory lab time. Glover Piano Studio’s methodology centers around exploring and creating songs and stories with music while establishing foundational piano skills. Students learn through a variety of methods, including theory, technique, playing by ear, and reading music. Ms. Glover possesses a strong educational background, including an undergraduate degree from Belhaven University and post-graduate training at the Golandsky Institute. She also continues to expand her musical knowledge through ongoing studies with Julia Bady (organ) and Larry Schipull, and focuses on brain-based teaching pedagogy with the Gordon Institute.
What piano styles are taught here?
Classical, Contemporary, Pop, Jazz (implied through playing by ear and song exploration)
Which age groups are catered to?
The studio caters to a wide range of ages, including: Preschool (ages 4-6), Elementary School (ages 7-11), Middle School (ages 12-14), and High School (ages 15-18). Ms. Glover adapts her teaching methods to suit the individual needs and learning styles of each student, regardless of age or experience level. She has experience teaching students from beginner to advanced levels.
What's the pedagogical approach to teaching piano?
Glover Piano Studio employs a brain-based, child-centered pedagogical approach. This involves integrating various musical elements – such as theory, technique, playing by ear, and reading music – into engaging and creative activities. Students learn through exploration and storytelling, fostering a genuine love for music. Ms. Glover utilizes a method that emphasizes practical application and builds a solid foundation of musical skills while nurturing the student's individual interests and musical preferences.