Piano Lessons by Art Scott: Orange County, California

Art Scott teaches both adults and children and is privileged to offer a personalized
approach to studying the piano geared for adults. We offer a positive and patient
approach which allows adults to progress and learn according to their schedule.
Music changes lives forever!

Everyone deserves ...

A Music Education
The chance to express them self through music and the arts
To explore all forms of music styles

A Music Teacher who will motivate, challenge and nurture students to their highest potential

Opportunities for performance to their peers and family

The opportunity to create music and explore new sounds and instruments

Exposure to a vast array of different composers, classical and popular

Praise from their parents, teacher and peers when they practice hard and perform pieces

An excellent introduction to the world of Music

The extended successes which a quality Music Education affords: this includes success in academics, society, development of intelligence and analytical thinking and success in life

The extended benefits of a quality Music Education teaching life skills which include patience, poise, determination, hard work, dedication, tenacity, hard work and teamwork

An outlet for creativity for ideas and emotions that only music can express

To learn music theory, music notation and to develop skills of sight reading

To learn to study music with great confidence so they some day can teach themselves

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	"I have always admired the skill and expertise of the professional golfer, Tiger Woods. Obviously his parents and coaches played a crucial role in the development of his great, natural skills. Music Education is no different. The development of a child's talent is solely at the mercy of caring and loving parents providing private lessons so a child's 'raw' talent can be developed to the fullest." - Art Scott, Renowned Local Music Teacher

30 years of teaching experience
Adults and children of all ages and all levels
Also available for weddings, birthdays,
special occasions, and memorial services
Traditional approach
We come to your home
Referrals available for tuners, voice teachers,
brass, wind and string teachers
See what TALENT DEVELOPMENT can do here
through Art Scott Music Studios

Daddy / Mommy I hate to practice......

Taking piano lessons and practicing can either be boring or interesting. The secret is choosing the right teacher. I recommend to every parent who calls me to try several teachers out and find someone who is compatible.

After thirty years of teacher experience I have always allowed children to choose the music they are playing. This retains their interest and support. I also sponsor three recitals annually so young people can display their talent and be proud of their accomplishments.

Giving a child a music education is a gift that will last a lifetime. Studies at major universities such as U.C.I. have proven that the study of classical music enhances the cognitive ability of children and increases their ability to comprehend math and science. In addition, music education builds a child's self-esteem, teaches discipline and the intrinsic rewards found from staying with a task and completing it.

I used to be in the piano business and sold pianos for several years. In addition to being a teacher, I have actually watched pianos built in a factory from scratch. When considering the purchase of a new or used instrument, please keep the following in mind. There are dealerships which should be avoided. Call my studio at (949) 454-1221 for advice and recommendations.

Keyboard skills development will have limitations on portable keyboards 3-6 mos. max. unless the keyboard has WEIGHTED keys and is TOUCH SENSITIVE. Digital pianos are a great value and should be considered since they do not require tuning and you can practice with headphones on. Always hire a PIANO TECHNICIAN to check out a piano, especially a USED one, BEFORE you buy it.

Avoid heartache, grief and a bad purchase. I personally recommend Kathleen Ghelke for all you piano tuning and technician needs (909) 980-5958.

I support and recommend the following musicians and stores:

Adriane Jenster-Callas
Vocal Training / Applied Voice Technique / On-Site Studio & Performance Coaching
Phone/Fax: (949) 249-3774
Mobile: (323) 842-3083

What type of music do you use?
A variety, depending on a child's interest, attention span, etc. Schaum, Bastien, Noona, Thompson to name a few.

Do you teach music to children with learning disabilities?
Art Scott welcomes the opportunity to teach music to all children, including those whom may have learning disabilities. Parents are encouraged to openly discuss their children's specific needs upfront, so he can teach them in an appropriate manner. He is experienced in teaching children who are slow learners, ADHD and other types of disabilities. Some of the most talented children can excel beyond their disabilities and truly express themselves through the medium of music. No child should be denied a Music Education.

How many students play in the recitals?
It varies from 40 - 50 + with 150 -200 guests Mr. Scott sponsors three recitals a year; November, May and August.

How much are the lessons?
It depends on the age of the child and where your home is located, lessons are taught in your home.

I do not know if my child will practice
This is a discipline issue and the parent's responsibility to support the daily practice schedule. You can have the best teacher in the world, but if the child is does not practice, no learning and progressing will occur. It is not the teachers job to make sure a child practices, it is the parents!

I have tried other teachers and am not satisfied
The solution is usually finding the right teacher with the right student. Compatibility is everything. Parents also need to have reasonable expectations as well. The personality of the students and their parents has to be a good mix.

My child is fighting me about practicing, what can I do?
Often giving children goals, incentives, tangible gifts, a trip to Disney, a computer game. Keep track of their commitment to practicing on a chart with stickers and keep track of their commitment and good behavior with a reward that is meaningful to them. Be practical also, there are only so many hours in the day, limit the amount of activities so a child is not overwhelmed. It is totally unfair to a child to have them involved in too many activities. My dad had the great idea of making verbal contracts with all of us (5 children). He told us we had to stick with piano for one year and after that, if we stuck with it, he would buy / rent us any other instrument.I encourage parents today to try the same idea. It works!

My child is in tears and does not like their piece
A good teacher will constantly monitor the appropriateness of each piece a student is studying - and take them off of it immediately when the piece is too hard.

My child is not responding to their current teacher, what should I do?
Sometimes the issues may be the teacher, personality conflict, etc. However, sometimes the issues are not the teacher but often lack of support, encouragement and interest that a parent has for the child. Children need praise and encouragement and they also need to know from their parents that they should respect their teacher and obey them, and have a good attitude. Parents should be available to listen to the pieces a child is practicing on a daily basis. It is also normal for a talented child to try to sabotage the lesson process because so much of playing the instrument comes natural to them. It takes and effective parent / teacher relationship to balance out the tough times of helping a child progress, even when the learning becomes harder and more difficult skill levels are reached. Children are also thrilled to compete in a healthy sense when there own parents are learning a practicing as well.

If you have other questions, please feel free to call my office or send an email.
I am always willing to talk with parents and assist them in finding solutions.

Do you recommend Certificate of Merit, Music Teachers Associations
and other organizations?
I do not recommend nor do I participate with the Certificate of Merit Program. As a child, my parents wasted hard earned money putting me through the rigors of being judged. My talent and musical ability at the piano was not improved any greater than if I had not participated. Any good piano teacher properly trained can assist any student with zero experience through what they would study through all four years as a piano major and any major college, university or conservatory in the world. In fact, I know of a mother who put 2 of her children through 12 years of piano and that included the Certificate of Merit. They are both in their 20's now and they absolutely hate the piano, they hate playing at family gatherings. The children I teach love to perform, participate readily at school talent shows and enjoy sharing their talent whenever they can. Many of my students have pursued music as a career. Often, when a new teacher or someone who lacks enthusiasm and has not studied piano literature and teaching in general, turn to outside organizations to dictate what music they should use utilize judges and competitions, to make up for their own inadequacies as a teacher and performer. A creative teacher who has been well trained can provide wonderful instruction to any student, without the need of outside third party input. Kids today often have 2 hours of homework at night and adding a stringent, unloving methodology to their plate of responsibilities, is unfair and unloving to a piano student. Children need to be taught good technique and good repertoire - without the need for testing and judges. The learning of Music should be fun for kids.

Serving Coastal communities from Newport Beach
through San Clemente and every city in between.
Art Scott Music Studios (949) 454-1221
Email: art@musicbyartscott.com