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I consider myself a teacher and a coach, helping my students (children and adults) obtain the skill of creating beautiful music from the piano and making it a lifelong companion.

After teaching in a traditional way for many years, I now teach only the playing-based, “Simply Music” method. This revolutionary way of learning piano provides the best method by which everyone can explore their own musicality and make music a life-long companion.

I offer private and group in-person lessons in the Phoenix, AZ, USA area. I also teach live online lessons on the Internet.

17 years private piano study
3 years private voice study
Bachelors Degree in Music Education (concentration in piano,voice), Communication
Additional graduate study in Music Education
Licensed Instructor of the Simply Music Piano Course
Nine years teaching experience with children and adults
Serves on Music staff of two Phoenix area churches
Security Level 1 FBI Fingerprint Clearance

terry smith

local and online instructor in piano

I want to make music a lifelong companion for as many people in the Phoenix valley as possible. Would you like to be able to offer piano instruction in this unique program in your private school, church or community center - and increase your income in the process? You supply the space and I’ll do the teaching. I’ll be glad to discuss scheduling and how your institution can make money with this program. Contact me for more information.

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“I’m proud to be a licensed instructor of the Simply Music piano course. This revolutionary learning method looks at music in an entirely new light, transforming the teaching and learning process. The program sets a new standard in music education, and presents the possibility of a new era in self-expression through music.”

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