piano by alex remy

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Welcome!

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"Since she began lessons with Alex, Lauren plays the piano many times a day. She loves to just sit down and practice. In addition, the complexity of the pieces has increased each week. We realize Alex Remy IS our permanent piano teacher. We couldn’t be more pleased with Lauren’s progress and her newly renewed love of the piano." -- Cynthia, Lauren's mom

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I've played piano for twenty-two years and have taught for six, both privately and in an arts program for disadvantaged youth, and I'm currently offering private piano lessons to students in the Colorado Springs area. I'm deeply passionate about piano, music and teaching, and am also an active musician currently working towards a series of music degrees. More than anything, I love helping students develop their skills as pianists, and love working with people who cherish music as much as I do.

If you're a beginner or intermediate musician (ages 10 to adult), I'd be happy to schedule a lesson with you. Lessons are $15 for 30 minutes, $22 for 45 minutes, and $30 for an hour, and I currently have times available on Tuesday, Thursdays and Fridays. I teach from my home studio near UCCS using an electric piano, which allows for recorded playback, and routinely provide students with music from my personal collection.

Expectation-wise, I only ask that my students are committed to their development as musicians. I've found it's best if students are able to practice (at minimum) 30 minutes to an hour each day, or around 4-7 hours per week, if not more. As with all skills, practice is really the only way to see consistent improvement, and students who practice regularly are much more satisfied with their lessons. In return, my commitment is that I will consistently strive to match my student's needs as learners and musicians, provide unlimited guidance and encouragement, and make learning music interesting, fun, and rewarding. At the end of the day, my greatest hope is for my students to love piano as much as I do.

If you'd like to schedule a preliminary lesson, or ask any questions, please feel free to drop me an email at contactalexremy@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you!

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Welcome! My name is Alex Remy, and I'm a pianist and piano teacher based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. I'm also a non-traditional student, and am currently working towards a series of music degrees in piano performance and education. In my time outside of music, I'm a freelance artist and photographer. As you can probably tell, I'm extremely passionate about living a full creative life, and love helping others do the same.

I first began playing piano over twenty years ago, when I was given an old Casio keyboard as a present. I was immediately drawn to it, and began experimenting with sound until it became clear I was in love and started taking lessons. Since then, piano has always been a part of my world, no matter what's going on. I've found it's an incredibly personal, expressive and therapeutic instrument, and I can't imagine life without it. (To read more about my thoughts and experiences being a pianist, check out: Ten Things Piano has Taught Me About Life.)

Once I began teaching, it opened up a whole new side of music to me. Really, there's no greater thrill than watching someone create sound for the first time, or begin to feel empowered by their own musical ability. I'm also extremely enthusiastic about my own musical education, and love sharing that enthusiasm with my own students. I believe expression is an essential part of life, and the opportunity to share that with others has been incredibly meaningful for me.

When I'm not teaching, playing piano, taking pictures, or creating art, you can find me running, going on long walks with my husband and Tess (our rehabilitated shepherd-lab rescue dog), or hanging out with our precocious cats. I also like to write, bake, read, eat good food, watch movies, listen obsessively to pandora.com, pop bubble wrap, and generally, get into mischief.

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Questions? Comments? Drop me a line at:

contactalexremy@gmail.com

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Excerpt from Chopin Nocturne in B flat minor, Op. 9 No. 1:

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