Are you a parent looking for a piano teacher to inspire your child, improve their sight-reading, or include modern styles as well as classical?
Are you an adult looking to further your lifelong love of music or pick up where you left off with previous lessons?
Are you a classical pianist interested in learning how to read chord symbols, understand music theory, or compose your own music?
Piano teacher Anna Dagmar is a new mother who has taught piano lessons on the Upper East and Upper West Sides for 15 years. She took last year off for maternity leave and is resuming teaching this fall at her own studio on the Upper West Side.
Dagmar holds a B.M. in Performance and Education from the Eastman School of Music, where she studied both classical and jazz piano. She is a composer in the Tony-Winning BMI Musical Theatre Writing Workshop and a two-time Gold Prize Winner of the Mid-Atlantic Songwriting Contest.
A skilled performer whose repertoire includes thoughtful interpretations of Beethoven Sonatas, Gershwin standards, and original songs, Dagmar looks for connections between musical styles. She encourages students to imagine their repertoire from the composer’s perspective. Her upbeat personality shines through in her invention of numerous engaging music games that teach theory, reading and ear-training.
Dagmar strives to build on a student’s strengths, and gives concrete tools to help them overcome challenges. Her approach to technique is centered around relaxation, natural arm weight, efficiency and releasing tension. She sets performance and learning goals together with her students and emphasizes the importance of daily practice. Dagmar also offers optional performance opportunities for students throughout the year, including small group piano “salons,” the National Piano Guild, and a spring recital.
If you are looking for a fresh start with piano, contact Anna@AnnaDagmar.com or 917-673-3783. References available.
Student & Parent Testimonials:
“My children truly have fun taking piano lessons with Anna. Her music theory games are genius and their progress over the past few years has been phenomenal.”
“Anna’s knowledge of music and theory as well as her enthusiastic, inspiring teaching methods make learning fun and practicing enjoyable. She demystifies the notes by breaking the music into logical sections so the student can learn. An added benefit is hearing her play and sing!”
“For years our daughter took music lessons but rarely enjoyed them. Since starting with Anna, however, she looks forward to her piano lesson each week with enthusiasm and is advancing faster than ever.”
“Anna’s teaching style is unique and inspiring. She uses very creative methods to teach children of all ages music and rhythm through playing and writing. My 8 year old daughter has loved learning with Anna because she makes it so much fun. She is a very dedicated and knowledgeable teacher.”
Piano Lessons with Anna Dagmar
Contact: Anna@AnnaDagmar.com
Phone: 917-673-3783
Website: www.AnnaDagmar.com
– Upper West Side Location
– All levels / Adults / Children (recommended for 6 years +)
– B.M. Performance & Education from The Eastman School of Music
– 15 years teaching experience in NYC
– Classical, Jazz, Pop, Composition, Songwriting, Arranging, Theory
– Music software skills include Logic, Sibelius, Garageband
– Original Music Games that teach reading and theory
– Patient, inspiring and individualized instruction
