In person and online private piano lessons, music theory/ear training, fundamentals of conducting, score reading, music appreciation, history of music classes, general musicianship, and choir groups are the subject of Matova Music School‘s work.
The school’s teaching method is grounded in research on brain and kinesthetic connection for enjoyable mindful injury-free piano performing and conducting, integrating the healing properties of music and new advanced methods of learning to stimulate creativity. The school accepts students of all ages in Champaign-Urbana-Savoy metro-area, IL. All lessons are uniquely tailored for each specific student, for their needs and best advancement.
UNIQUE LESSONS FOR THE UNIQUE YOU
OFFICE location:
Church Street Square Professional Building
206 N Randolph St,
Suite 2 (lower level)
Champaign, IL 61820
Enrollment is OPEN for the SUMMER CLASSES!!!
CLASSES 2024
NEW: 5 weeks/5 songs module for beginners adults
Try a new hobby, or just learn a few songs only. For adults with no experience in piano. Prerecorded lessons are specific to the music currently studied by the student.
Piano for leisure
Take the stress out of learning with easy pace piano lessons for beginner adults; tailored individually for each student, with a bonus: guided practice/self-study for your best experience.
Practical music theory in a nutshell
(4 weeks, 12 sessions) for incoming UIUC undergrad students, for transfer students, for students with deficiencies, for everyone interested to lear theory fast.
Online interactive or prerecorded guided lessons
Good for very busy students, and for everyone who prefers their home comfort for lessons.
Musical Magic
Intro to music for children 6-7 years old. Private, or small group (2-3 students) only. Children learn songs, rhythms, how to listen to music, learn the notes and piano geography, will play by ear and with music. For more info contact the school.
Accelerated music theory for beginners, Tue/Wed/Fri 2 pm
Skype/In person meeting. For details: playpiano747@gmail.com
Rhythm King
For students already playing the piano. Email playpiano747@gmail.com for more info.
NEW: Music/Art Cognitive Boost for 65+
Focused on boosting brain/memory/communication and improving symptoms of age related hands stiffness, memory fog, regaining arms/hands movement/flexibility/strength after injuries or accidents. The class offers variety of music and poetry reading to boost and rewire the brain, that are tailored to the needs of each student. Once or twice weekly.
Private Piano Lessons for All Ages
Face to face, or online lessons option
New: Pre-recorded 2 lessons set with guided practice tips based on your needs. Learn a single piece of music, improve an aspect of your techinique, or brush up some old skills.
Private Music Theory/Ear Training Lessons
For beginners & anyone in need to improve
Piano for Choral Conductors
Designed to develop fast your technique skills, sight-reading work on piano, choral, and orchestral scores.
Piano Express Double Success
A course for serious learners! Learn in triple speed, improve your technique. For beginners, students who need correction of their technique (due to pain and tension), or need fast improving. Focus on freedom of movement, organic body/arm/hand alignment, mindful practice methods. 9 weeks, 18 sessions course.
Music Theory/Ear Training Crash Course Online!!
4 weeks, 20 lessons intensive course.
Review rudiments of music, followed by practical application of music theory knowledge to sharpen aural skills and develop sophisticated utilization of recognition/producing various combinations of music elements. Brush up fast your skills for college, or fix your deficiencies!! Get prepared for ABRSM exams, or RCM exams.
Conducting 101
Learn in a private lesson with focus exclusively on mastering your technique and injury free body/arm movements. Scores to master include choral and instrumental compositions. Piano skills at intermediate level required.
Music appreciation
Online personal sessions crafted to your specific musical intests. Learning how to listen to music and undertand style, and how to tell the difference between good and best peformers.
NEW: Bulgarian 101
Course for music scholars and researchers. Learn to read, translate, and speak Bulgarian language to support your research. Offered in person, or online. Intensive class, 3 sessions per week. Focused on researcher’s particular interests and needs. Help with translating scholarly articles.
Seven reasons to study with Matova Music School
- Your goal is our goal
- Instructor with Doctor of Musical Arts Degree, experienced in music education with children and adults.
- Lesson plans: personalized to your specific needs and goals. Variety of classes for different musical interests and tastes
- Piano lessons incorporate music theory, historical information about the music you play and guidance on performance practice.
- Flexible schedules
- Teaching method: healthy acquisition of technique and body expression, that is grounded in the European and American traditions in piano pedagogy, and advanced theory/aural skills methods (adopted for different levels) recognized by the leading music education institutions.
- Lots of fun time. My advice to you: enjoy as you learn
If you:
- Need additional help for your upcoming theory/ aural skills college class or exam, or for your choir practices
- Want to learn piano or to have theory/ear training
- Are motivated and goal oriented; like challenges and have high standards.
- Enjoy music and want to have plenty of fun while learning
- Want to build a repertoire of wonderful music
- Want to push your brain cells to the limits
- Want to surprise everyone with new skills…
… then you are my preferred type of student. Congratulations! Fill in the form on the right side of the screen.
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