Jon Scholl

Piano Teacher in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hey there!

My name is Jon Scholl, I'm an experienced pianist and teacher here in Baton Rouge. I have over 23 years of experience playing on the instrument and have been teaching for 10 years now. I specialize mainly in beginner lessons but also often teach students at higher skill levels, depending on what it is they want to learn.

I have a background gigging with different rock, pop, blues and variety bands over the past 15 years, so popular/contemporary music is my strong point. I'm also a lover of classical, blues and jazz though, and therefore incorporate pieces, exercises and theory from those genres into lesson plans to whatever extent the student desires, or I see fit to the development of the student.

I work hard to create lesson plans with my students that center around not only what will best strengthen their weaknesses and piano playing abilities in general, but also around their interests in an effort to help them learn material that keeps them excited and inspired to keep learning.

I find it of the utmost importance that the student is always passionate about the instrument and maintains a strong interest in wanting to learn and play. Most often my students are focusing on 2 main things: repertoire that they want to learn (no matter what the genre), along with songs and exercises from workbooks of my choosing to improve their technique and overall musical knowledge.

In order to make sure my style of teaching is in line with the students interests, the first lesson with me is considered a trial lesson and is always free. There is no pressure to continue after that first trial lesson, it is just that, a trial to see if the lesson plan I propose and my style of teaching suits you right.

One particular thing that makes me a bit unique is that I teach both out of my home studio as well as at my students homes. As long as the distance isn't too great I have no problem traveling.

$25 per half-hour lesson or $35 per hour lesson (after the first free trial lesson of course). If you would like me to come to you, a $5-$10 additional fee may need to be added depending on your distance from my home studio (near the corner of Burbank and Bluebonnet), but most often this is not necessary.

You can message me using the "Book a consultation" button above or by phone at 585-472-5266 to set up a free trial lesson, or to ask any questions that you may have.

Thanks!

Jon Scholl

  • Education
    • Ithaca College