Piano lessons are offered to students from ages 4 through adults, from beginners to advanced musicians. No previous musical training is necessary, and students will gradually learn how to read music. Twice-yearly recitals are scheduled to give all students public performance opportunities. Competitions and adjudications are available for interested students.
Many students will benefit from studying piano before starting another instrument. They will learn the fundamentals of music and be more prepared to enter an elementary school band or orchestra than their peers.
I always encourage students who are interested in studying the harp to begin piano lessons as well. The two instruments reinforce one another, and musical concepts transfer between the two. One year of piano study is required before students ages five through seven may begin harp lessons.
All students must have an acoustic piano or full-size digital piano (not a keyboard) at home on which they can practice. Pianos can be purchased or rented from music stores in Jacksonville and Springfield.
All students will use lesson, theory, technic, and ear training books, with supplemental literature selected based on the student’s interests. I stock all required materials, and they are available for purchase in the studio.
Lessons are held weekly in my home studio in Jacksonville, Illinois, or in Springfield at The Music Factory.
To begin study, I require a free, no-obligation interview/audition. This allows you to see if lessons in my studio will be a good fit for you and your goals. You do not have to have anything prepared to perform for this brief interview.
Acceptance into my studio is not based on talent, but on motivation, eagerness, openness to teacher’s suggestions, musical potential, and attitude. Please contact me by phone or email to set up this initial meeting or ask any questions you may have.
“Hi Devon! I just wanted to send you a heartfelt thank you from Jon and I for your beautiful music at our wedding. You did an amazing job, and I can’t thank you enough for playing our song during the ceremony. It could not have been more perfect. We had many compliments on how amazing the music was, and how nice it was to sit outside and listen. It meant the world to us!”
“I wanted to say thank you so much for making our day extra special with your beautiful music. Everything was so beautiful and personal and the guests loved the ambiance that you helped create.”
“Thank you so so much for making our wedding day absolutely perfect. I am forever appreciative. It was the best day of our lives!! I’m obsessing over everything still and wishing I could start the day over!”
“I would recommend Devon to anyone looking for music for their event. She played at our wedding. She was responsive and worked with us to ensure our music was perfect. She was very kind and I even picked songs that were not part of her main list. She showed up ahead of time and I knew I could depend on her. Thank you so much for making our day so memorable!! Numerous of our guests also commented on how lovely of a touch the harpist was to our ceremony.”
“Thank you for coming to play for my granddaughter’s wedding. The music was absolutely beautiful.”
“I wanted to thank you again for playing for our first Brown Bag this Advent. I was the most peaceful concert I have attended. I loved your selections, you played some of my favorite carols. It was just a beautiful concert in a lovely venue. Thank you again.”