Piano Lessons
South Charlotte, NC
Helen McCorkle Finch
4145 Ashleytown Lane
704.845.8422
Welcome to my studio! I'd like to tell you a little about myself.
I received a B.M. in Piano Performance / Pedagogy from Furman University and a M.M. in Piano Performance / Pedagogy from Georgia State University.
I have served as piano instructor / staff accompanist at Texas Southern University. I have worked with Metropolitan Opera singers, including the renowned bass, Jerome Hines. My work (piano / vocal video) has been accepted into the Poulenc Archives in Paris.
I have taught extensively in my private studio, working with students at pre-school level through adulthood. I have judged numerous piano competitions.
MY TEACHING PHILOSOPHY:
There are certain basic musical concepts that are important to each student's musical growth. In addition to teaching these concepts, my philosophy is to develop a specific plan for each student. Approaching stduents with a one-dimensional pedagogy simply doesn't work. For example, if a student shows interest in composition, I will include this in the lesson. If a student shows interest in popular music, I will add this to our repertoire. Over the years, I have also created a multi-key approach that makes students successful in playing every major and minor position.
I provide a non-competitive environment so that the primary focus will be on the love of music.
I am passionate about the piano, and I want my students to love music!