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Eric

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Number of students Eric has accompanied since joining Superprof
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Number of students Eric has accompanied since joining Superprof

5 (5 reviews)

R828/h

1^st lesson free

Piano

Experienced tutor in Piano in Franklin, Eric offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

Piano

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About Eric

Qualified teachers are not hard to find, but the best instructors are also competitive players and composers as well. This can help students fast-track their goals. Having that first hand knowledge of what is essential and how to develop it quickly, I am comfortable helping you with basic piano playing, technique and building chops, improvisation, reading and better knowledge of chords and voicing. Composition, music theory and ear training (playing by ear) are also comfortable areas of instruction for me.

Watching students thrive is the best part of teaching for me. I've seen students go on to play concerts, tour with big name artists and do studio work. But from week to week, seeing increments of progress and helping to guide that is my biggest enjoyment.

My first students, and many current ones have heard me in concert and ask if I can help them in specific areas.

I've studied jazz and classical piano (and flute) for over 50 years. First in Kansas City with John Elliott and George Salisbury, then in Los Angeles with Terry Trotter and Milcho Liviev, and here in Nashville with Robert Marler and Bruce Dudley. I currently hold a Bachelors of the Arts from Belmont University and I currently teach Music Theory and Basic Notation, Film Scoring, Harmony and Arranging as an online instructor for the University of Arts San Francisco.

About the lesson

My first priority with a new student is to find out what he or she wants to accomplish. This lets me know how to customize lessons so that students progress at a rate they're happy with. We usually break things up into a few main areas, such as technique, improv and learning new songs. We keep a log of what we work on so that we can mark progress. We can also shift areas of study if things start to develop in a new direction.

In the past, I've taught Dr. Dre, Kim Basinger (actress) and many other talented musicians, all with varied goals. I've also helped students with songwriting, film composition, music theory, and playing various keyboards in the recording studio including the Hammond B3.

Finding the right teacher is all about working with someone who can really help you with your goals, and knows the proper methodology. Playing your instrument should always be fun, even if you are training your fingers. I've written an entire course on acquiring the right frame of mind so that piano playing is never drudgery.

I have won several awards including being inducted into the Kansas Musicians Hall of Fame. This year (2019) I won Enlightened Piano Radio's best jazz album award for my solo piano CD "Follow Your Heart".

A few things worth thinking about before reaching out
Many students go price shopping for the "best deal" on piano teachers. It is SO not about that. It's a chemestry that is built up between the student and teacher. It requires a willingness to put in the time and effort. There really aren't shortcuts, but playing piano is all about the ride, not the destination.

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Joel

I met Eric at a concert. He was one of the pianists featured, and I was very impressed by his piano playing. He has a tremendous amount of control and expression in his fingers. He is extremely approachable and easy-going, and we talked for a while after the concert. I decided to take lessons from him, and I have been his student for about three years. He always challenges me, and the end result is I have done things I may have never had the confidence or skill to do on my own!
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Joel
I met Eric at a concert. He was one of the pianists featured, and I was very impressed by his piano playing. He has a tremendous amount of control and expression in his fingers. He is extremely approachable and easy-going, and we talked for a while after the concert. I decided to take lessons from him, and I have been his student for about three years. He always challenges me, and the end result is I have done things I may have never had the confidence or skill to do on my own!
Sherry

Excellent teacher, performer, and musician. Very professional and I would highly recommend to anyone at any level of playing.
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Sherry
Excellent teacher, performer, and musician. Very professional and I would highly recommend to anyone at any level of playing.
Rachel

Eric's teaching style is as warm and friendly as he is. He takes his time with you and gives you time to truly comprehend the material he shows you. One of the awesome things about Eric is that he tailor makes your lessons to fit the goals and needs that are individually yours. He can go the "all by ear" route, or talk theory all day, though he encourages a healthy blend of both. A true Master at his craft, with years of professional experience, he also has invaluable insights and advice about the music industry and business. You could not find anyone with more qualifications and capabilities to start you out right with piano, or get you to the next level of your playing. He has certainly done that for me, and I couldn't be more thrilled with the results I'm getting in my own musical journey thanks to Eric!
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Rachel
Eric's teaching style is as warm and friendly as he is. He takes his time with you and gives you time to truly comprehend the material he shows you. One of the awesome things about Eric is that he tailor makes your lessons to fit the goals and needs that are individually yours. He can go the "all by ear" route, or talk theory all day, though he encourages a healthy blend of both. A true Master at his craft, with years of professional experience, he also has invaluable insights and advice about the music industry and business. You could not find anyone with more qualifications and capabilities to start you out right with piano, or get you to the next level of your playing. He has certainly done that for me, and I couldn't be more thrilled with the results I'm getting in my own musical journey thanks to Eric!
Ed

Eric is the consummate professional and brings his vast wealth of music knowledge to the table. He teaches in a caring and instructive way that helps me grow as a pianist. I highly recommend Eric Bikales!
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Ed
Eric is the consummate professional and brings his vast wealth of music knowledge to the table. He teaches in a caring and instructive way that helps me grow as a pianist. I highly recommend Eric Bikales!
Leah

Eric is the most down to earth person you will ever meet. His talent speaks for itself. He is an awesome teacher and is totally open and transparent and never made me feel stupid for not knowing something (I’m a Grammy winning background vocalist and have been a pianist for almost 20 years, total beginner on the Hammond.) Anyone who is a working professional and just wants to broaden their skill set should definitely consider this guy.
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Leah
Eric is the most down to earth person you will ever meet. His talent speaks for itself. He is an awesome teacher and is totally open and transparent and never made me feel stupid for not knowing something (I’m a Grammy winning background vocalist and have been a pianist for almost 20 years, total beginner on the Hammond.) Anyone who is a working professional and just wants to broaden their skill set should definitely consider this guy.
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Lessons last 1 hour and are weekly. The monthly rate is $200. Payment is made at the beginning of the month. Normally there are 4 lessons in 1 month and we try to keep the same lesson day and time when possible. Missed lessons can be rescheduled during the week missed. Otherwise, it may be diffecult to reschedule. It is the students responsibility to show up for lessons.

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