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Collette
- Rate R493
- Response 1h
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Students50+
Number of students Collette has accompanied since joining Superprof
Number of students Collette has accompanied since joining Superprof

R493/h
1st lesson free
- Piano
Experienced tutor in Piano in Denver, Collette offers private lessons tailored to your needs.
- Piano
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About Collette
Music learning should be fun, engaging and therapeutic! I enjoy providing stimulating age-appropriate lessons for humans ages 6 - 120. I earned my master's degree in piano teaching and performance and then attended a post graduate program at Juilliard , I am passionate about helping others find their voice through music. I have had extensive training in the psychological elements of teaching/studying music and believe whole-heartedly that music improves emotional, social and cognitive well-being. My students often leave in a better mood than when they came!
I love to spend time at the piano, whether I am playing or I am teaching. I find teaching extremely gratifying and give each lesson my ALL! I am in my happy place when teaching piano and I hope to create that space for you as well.
I have studied piano since I was 6 years old --BEGGING my parents for a piano! I gave my first solo recital at age 8 and started teaching neighborhood kids when I was in high school. I have learned and grown SO much over the years from those early days of teaching and I love to share my knowledge with my students.
Recently I was invited to NYC to play in a Summer Intensive Program at Juilliard lasting several weeks. This was so fun and inspiring! On the other hand, I spend about 6 hours a week playing with my rock band, so I feel like I can offer a lot of diversity in meeting the student's needs and wants from piano lessons! I have my master's in classical performance and teaching but also have a very broad palette of music I am interested in and do not feel confined by my classical roots. Although, I LOVE Classical music!
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- English
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The most important element of meeting a new student and meeting them is to meet their needs and find out why they want to take piano lessons and what their goals are. I am open to teaching all types of music. I have been mostly classically trained but I also play keyboards in a Rock band which plays original music and some covers!
I have taught students privately from ages 5-92! I was the director of the Denver School of the Arts Piano Program for many years right out of grad school and these kids are playing at college level (Talk about intimidating!) From there on I was hired to teach at several universities over the years teaching (private lessons, theory, group lessons, ear training and music history) and have continued my private teaching at home. I love teaching beginners through advanced students.
I would suggest that you make sure they are formally trained, as with any activity/instrument, if you learn bad habits early on they are hard to break. I would also hire a teacher who is very experienced and open to all genres of music. Kids can easily get turned off if they are forced to learn a certain genre of music. I think incorporating many styles makes for a happier, well- rounded musician with more choices later in life!
I will name 2: (very different in scope)
1. Our band played at the Hi Dive with a touring band called Greg Hoy. We were honored to be asked to play with him, however it was a Sunday night (right before school started) so our hopes were not high to have a sell out show. However, we did have lots of friends show up and although it wasn't packed it was so so much fun!
2. I was teaching a 5 year old girl the first week school started for her this year, so as you can imagine by 4:40, she was pretty tired and antsy. I realized this so we spent the majority of her lesson doing movement activies and singing her assigned pieces. She didn't have to sit down or hold still--which she had been doing all day, we were able to take in the music holistically with our bodies, dancing and singing and she learned that particular song quicker with more excitement and enthusiasm than any song we'd worked on before! Now movement it is part of my teaching curriculum for the younger kids.
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Reviews
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Perfect! My experience taking piano lessons with Collette has been incredible. I’ve been taking lessons with her for 4 years now. When I started I had no prior piano or music experience. Now, I feel comfortable in my ability to learn and play music I would have never thought possible. I credit this largely to Collette. She ensures learning the piano is interesting, she knows all about the theory of piano which I appreciate learning, she always knows the best practice techniques when I need help, and she always has great music suggestions. I’ve seen her work with all ages of all skill levels and she works well with all of them. If you’re looking for lessons, at any skill level, look no further.
Perfect! I've really enjoyed getting back into piano lessons with Collette after several years of self study. Collette is an expert instructing on anything from theory to technique to musicality, all while keeping things light and creating an atmosphere where we both can enjoy and appreciate the music.
Perfect! Collette is very patient, kind, and professional. She began instructing my young child over a year ago and I cannot be happier with the progress and results. From simple notes and exercises, to reading music and playing by herself. Collette is very understanding as well. I highly recommend Collette to anyone looking for a piano instructor in the area.
Perfect! I started taking piano lessons from Collette after several years of either not playing or being a self learner. Playing is so much more rewarding now that she spends time proving details in musicality and interpretation. I’ve also enjoyed meeting other adult piano enthusiasts through the informal salons that she organizes.
Perfect! There are not enough positive things I can say about Collette. I started piano lessons with her midway through 2022 as an adult student - I had previously had three years of prior musical experience.
In the past six months, I feel like my knowledge and passion towards piano and music has increased a hundred-fold. This is completely due to her support, guidance, and inspiring presence. Collette seamlessly adapts to help teach towards each individual’s learning style. She provides resources, even outside of lessons, to help understand challenging areas in musical compositions that you are working on. She can easily communicate regarding topics in music theory that I had previously struggled with, and has made it fun to learn about different musical eras, composers, and themes within pieces that you are working on. She is patient, kind, and interested in each of her students’ development. You can grow in learning the piano as quickly as you want to; if you put in the effort and work needed, you will readily have the necessary support and instruction from Collette. The passion she elicits towards her craft is palpable and moving. She is an extremely talented pianist.
Collette has always been completely flexible with my schedule when providing times available for lessons, or rescheduling lessons if a conflict arises. She also hosts a quarterly gathering for all of her students to come together, play pieces we have been working on, and share what we have learned, or experienced with piano. This gathering is so much fun!!! It is amazing what you can learn, and the inspiration you can draw, from others on the same journey.
Choosing Collette as my piano instructor has been one of the best decisions I have made all year and I cannot recommend her enough! I started out pursuing piano this year as a hobby I wanted to revisit and learn more about. Due to the support and instruction I have received, it has already turned into something I know will be a lifelong passion. Lessons with Collette have been truly priceless – they have changed my life. Don’t miss the opportunity to have her as your instructor if you are serious about learning the piano!!!!
-Kyle K.See more reviews
Recommendations
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Having worked with Collette for over two years now, my 16 year old son loves her teaching style-- she is his favorite teacher he's ever had. She has much patience, knowledge and is overall a very kind and compassionate teacher. She really cares about her students progress and is also a collaborator as she also seeks their input on pieces they select together, areas for improvement and their overall comfort level with new material.
Collette is profoundly patient and so wonderfully excited about whatever you're excited about! Love taking lessons with her!
Collette is an exceptional teacher who blends musicality, technique, and fun into her pedagogy. In my studies with Collette, she has helped me advance across a wide variety of piano skills, including scales, sight reading, and pieces by composers including (but not limited to) Chopin, Mozart, and Debussy.
Collette is so patient and kind. She is also incredibly smart, insightful, and experienced. Whether you’re an advanced pianist or new to piano, Collette’s knowledge and innate teaching ability will have you gaining confidence in no time. I can’t recommend her highly enough!
We are so lucky we found Collette as a piano teacher! She started lessons with our daughter at age 5 and has been so incredibly patient and kind with her. We have seen amazing growth over the past almost two years. Our daughter adores Collette and taking piano lessons with her is a highlight of her week! We are excited to continue to watch her grow with her talented teacher leading the way!
Collette is a gifted piano teacher! My 7 year old daughter loves playing piano and has grown so much in her abilities since beginning to work with Collette! I'm excited to see where this journey takes her. If you're looking for a wonderful, empathetic, and highly talented piano teacher, I highly recommend Collette's services.
She takes on a very multi-faceted approach to teaching music. She teaches our daughter how to hear and feel the music, and learn the notes. She makes it fun! And she’s been creative with how to establish routines for practicing most days. Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, she really seems to enjoy what she does and care for our child. Thanks Collette!
She’s patient and flexible. Collette finds innovative ways to teach my daughter, which keeps the lessons enjoyable for her. Collette also provides lessons to me and my husband. Overall we’re all very satisfied with our experience.
Collette has such a nice approach with kids. She is so calm and patient. She truly enjoys what she does. My sons leaves his lessons happy and excited for the next one.
My daughter Lucy worked with Collette for many years and enjoyed every minute of it. As a student of Collette's during elementary school, Lucy learned the fundamentals of piano while also preparing for recitals every winter and spring. And as the years progressed, Lucy's love of piano -- nurtured by Collette's patience and support -- resulted in her desire to audition for Denver School of the Arts. Collette spent months helping Lucy perfect her pieces for the audition which ultimately resulted in her acceptance. Collette continued working with Lucy during her time at DSA ensuring her success in an extremely competitive environment. I credit Collette with Lucy's love of piano, and, more importantly, her ability to connect in a meaningful way with an adult who shares a musician's mind. I could not recommend Collette more highly as a piano instructor for students of a variety of ages and abilities.
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Rates
Rate
- R493
Package rates
- 5h: R2465
- 10h: R4930
free lesson
The free first lesson with Collette allows you to get to know the tutor and discuss your needs and expectations.
- 1h
online
- R493/h
Details
I work on a sliding scale--I do not want cost to interfere with a student's ability to learn music. If you are interested, call me and we can talk price!
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