Pat Dolan Piano Lessons
Patricia Dolan Piano
Lessons
in Georgetown, TX
Georgetown, Texas and Greater Austin Area
Private Piano Lessons
Pat Dolan has been teaching in Georgetown for 25 years with degrees in sacred music and piano performance. She is a member of the Music Teachers Assn. of America , Texas Music Teachers Assn., and Austin District Music Teachers Assn.
Lessons are for beginners through advanced players.
FAQs
Studio Overview
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All skill and age levels
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Music theory, sight reading, ear training
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Fundamentals (technical skills)
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The curriculum includes classical as well as popular, jazz, religious, duet and 2-piano music
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Winter and spring recitals
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Two studio grand pianos
Every age and ability can reap great benefits from studying the piano. The key to success is a teacher who can put together well-paced lesson material that accomplishes goals while being fun and interesting and a student excited about learning.
Teaching Approach
I use the best and most appropriate material for each student. It includes classical, jazz, pop and church music. Alongside their studies, my students learn music theory and the skills needed for their own lifelong enjoyment of music.
My studio is a learning environment that always strives to balance challenge with support enables students to thrive. Each student's innate abilities / musical interests are evaluated and built upon. Fundamentals are taught and strengthened which includes note reading, sight reading, theory, ear-training and performance techniques of the baroque, classical, romantic and contemporary time periods, a working knowledge of chords, and music history. These skills can easily allow one to play a wide variety of musical genres. Ensemble playing including two-piano literature is explored as well.
Two studio recitals are held per year. Students who wish may participate in festivals and events hosted by the Austin District Music Assoc. and Texas Music Teachers Assoc. In addition, I am available to assist students in preparation for school and church events.
Reviews
"I'm so happy and grateful that you 're my son's piano teacher. You know when to push him and what he's capable of. We appreciate how devoted and dedicated you are to your students lessons, from planning and coordinating recitals, to Zoom lessons, to handling everything for the festivals and how kind and patient you are with your students. We don't say it enough but wanted you to know that we love and appreciate you so much."
"My son started piano lessons with Mrs. Dolan last year, and we're amazed at how much he 's learned in only six months. She's very patient and clearly has a passion for music and for teaching."
"Mrs. Dolan is an amazing piano teacher. My daughter surpassed in 9 months what took me 3 years to learn when I was taking piano!"
"Thank you for giving the gift of music to our daughter. She has found joy, confidence and strength. You’ve given her more than 30 minutes a week and we're so grateful."
"Your confidence in my son's ability is pulling him forward with his skills just like I'd hoped. You're the perfect teacher for him!"
"Mrs. Dolan is an awesome instructor! From the time we met, I had a sense of a great teacher student connection. One of my retirement goals was to invest in a piano and learn to play. This would be a challenge for sure but Mrs. Dolan accepted me as a challenge and my love for piano music plus Mrs. Dolan's teaching skills will help fulfill my dream of playing the piano. The best is yet to come!!!"
"I recommend Mrs. Dolan highly. I hadn’t played in 40 years and am happy with my progress."
Experience
My musical journey is a dedicated life-long journey of learning and growth as a pianist.
With an endless world of music to explore, the pursuit of it can lead down unexpected paths. Piano studies often doors to related skills. Many students have added musical theater, composition, dance, band & orchestral instruments and jazz piano to their musical pursuits. Each of them have continued to keep the piano in their lives. I picked up the string bass in 6th grade, which enriched my ensemble experience. Through college, I performed and recorded in orchestras, concert bands, small string, and jazz ensembles. Singing in choirs and studying conducting gave me the skills to direct choirs for churches and schools, and my ensemble work prepared me to accompany vocalists, instrumentalists, and choirs. I was honored to accompany The Christian Choral Society of Austin for many years and currently accompany high school students at UIL solo competitions. I am also a worship service pianist. I've played for student weddings! :) My experience demonstrates that being a pianist often leads to an interesting, diverse life.
