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Debbie
- Rate R662
- Response 1h
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Students6
Number of students Debbie has accompanied since joining Superprof
Number of students Debbie has accompanied since joining Superprof

R662/h
1st lesson free
- Piano
Experienced tutor in Piano in Calhoun, Debbie offers private lessons tailored to your needs.
- Piano
Lesson location
Recommended
Debbie is a respected tutor in our community. She is highly recommended for her commitment and the quality of her lessons. A trusted partner on your learning journey.
About Debbie
I love playing and I also love teaching. When I asked a college professor if he thought I should teach piano, his response was an enthusiastic--Yes!! I have taught music for 20+ years, and just piano for about the last 10 years. I have taught from young elementary school through retired age groups, and all in between. The foundational phase (beginners--young and older alike!) is my first choice, but I also teach on the intermediate level. :)
While I need the music to be played for me as written, I also encourage creativity, and am delighted when I have a student that comes up with something they've interpreted differently than what's written on the page.
I enjoy seeing my students work and feel the satisfaction from success in their efforts. I enjoy hearing improvement and refinement when my students work on and conquer the rough spots in their music. I enjoy meeting new people. I just love being part of music, and seeing that love grow in my students.
I had been teaching music in an elementary school, but I also played piano regularly on a campus where I lived and worked. At one point I asked the piano teacher if he recommended that I teach piano, and he was enthusicastic about the idea. So I began, and have never looked back!
About the lesson
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Kids
- +2
levels :
Beginner
Intermediate
Kids
Graduate
Doctorate
- English
Languages in which the lesson is available :
English
I like to check where you are in your understanding of music material--has there been previous exposure? If there's been no exposure, that is no problem at all-- we know just where to start now! If there has been previous lessons or exposure, I start where you are solid and work from there. A student who is completely new to music would start from the beginning for building the very best foundation.
I have worked with preschool, elementary, teenagers, middle aged, and retired. A word about retired folks--if you want to take piano, it is not too late--do it. It's good for your brain, and I believe you'll have a lot of fun! It's a win win.
Interview before the first lesson. Get a feel for the person you are trusting to teach you, or your child. If the vibes are not good, no problem, there is another teacher to choose from that will fit you and how you learn. If the vibes are good, you've overcome a little nervous hurdle that could've taken a lesson to overcome.
Recommendations
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There are not enough superlatives to describe Debbie Hess as a person and as a piano teacher. She is an awesome teacher who inspires and challenges her students to do their best. She is very patient with beginners. (I was a beginner in my 60s.) She determines your learning style and adjusts her instructions to help you improve with each lesson. She asks you about your interests in extra pieces to enrich your studies. Her love of music and her love of our Lord are evident in everything she says and does. I highly recommend Debbie Hess to anyone wishing to take piano lessons.
Debbie always had a smile on her face and really got to know my children. She was flexible and easy to communicate with.
When our daughter was about 6 years old she showed interest in learning how to play the piano. Around that time I was fortunate to meet Mrs. Debbie and felt very comfortable and confident she would do well with her so we decided to give it a try. My daughters attention span for her practice wasn’t the strongest but Mrs. Debbie showed the perfect amount of Patience & Push to keep my daughter going and learning for over a year! I’m so glad we found her at the perfect time!
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Rates
Rate
- R662
Package rates
- 5h: R3311
- 10h: R6623
free lesson
The free first lesson with Debbie allows you to get to know the tutor and discuss your needs and expectations.
- 1h
online
- R662/h
Details
I charge $20 for a 30 minute lesson.
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