Custom Course

Take charge and lead the way

Have a unique musical goal in mind? Let’s design the perfect course together. You can mix and match elements from any of the other courses, or bring your own ideas to the table. Whether it’s songwriting, performance, music theory, or something totally new — I’m excited to collaborate and help bring your vision to life.

Design a personalized curriculum based on your goals
Combine elements from piano, improvisation, jazz, or songwriting
Focus deeply on the skills you want to develop
Explore your favorite musical styles and repertoire
Work at a pace that fits your schedule and learning style
Turn your musical ideas into real progress and performance

Who This Course Is For

Designed for a take charge musician

Recommended Course Progression

Your Musical Journey

Week 1-2

Defining Your Musical Vision

Every great musical journey begins with a clear direction. In these first sessions, we explore your goals, interests, and musical background. Together we design a personalized learning path that reflects what you truly want to achieve.

Identify your musical goals and areas of focus
Assess your current strengths and skills
Design a customized learning plan tailored to your interests

Your breakthrough moment: Realizing your musical journey is completely personalized — and every step is designed around you.

Week 3-4

Building Your Personalized Foundation

With your goals defined, we begin strengthening the skills that support your musical vision. Depending on your focus, this may include technique, theory, improvisation, songwriting, or repertoire development.

Develop foundational skills that support your chosen path
Explore exercises and concepts aligned with your musical interests
Begin applying new ideas directly to real music

Your breakthrough moment: When your learning feels perfectly aligned with what you want to play and create.

Week 5-6

Expanding Skills and Musical Confidence

As your skills grow, we deepen your understanding and begin exploring more complex musical ideas. Your lessons adapt as you progress, allowing you to explore creativity while strengthening technique and musical fluency.

Expand technical and musical skills related to your goals
Apply new concepts through creative exercises and repertoire
Strengthen confidence through guided exploration

Your breakthrough moment: Feeling your playing become more natural, expressive, and confident.

Week 7-8

Creative Exploration and Expression

This stage encourages deeper creativity. You’ll explore new musical ideas, experiment with different approaches, and begin shaping your own musical voice.

Experiment with creative techniques such as improvisation or arrangement
Develop musical interpretation and personal expression
Apply your learning to pieces, projects, or compositions

Your breakthrough moment: Discovering your own musical voice beginning to emerge.

Week 9-10

Refining Your Musical Direction

With strong progress behind you, we focus on refining your skills and shaping your work into something meaningful. Whether you are preparing a performance, writing music, or mastering new techniques, this stage brings everything together.

Refine technique, musical interpretation, and expression
Strengthen focus on your chosen musical project or repertoire
Develop confidence and artistic clarity

Your breakthrough moment: Realizing your playing reflects your personal style and musical vision.

Week 11-12

Bringing Your Vision to Life

In the final stage of your course, you bring everything together. You’ll complete your chosen project — whether it’s a performance, composition, arrangement, or technical achievement — and reflect on the progress you’ve made.

Complete your personal musical project or goal
Perform, record, or present your work
Reflect on growth and plan your next musical steps

Your breakthrough moment: Experiencing the satisfaction of achieving a goal you designed yourself.

Course Materials & Resources

Everything You Need to Be Successful

Recommended Course Supplements

Structured Method Book
Practice Guides: How to practice effectively between lessons
Flash Cards

iPad Apps for Enhanced Learning

Rhythm Lab: Interactive rhythm training
Flash App Derby: Note recognition training
Sight Reading Factory: Sight reading training
Metrotimer: Advanced metronome with subdivision options

Home Practice Support

Weekly practice assignments with clear objectives
Video demonstrations of proper technique
Troubleshooting guides for common challenges
Progress milestones to celebrate achievements

Common Questions

A custom course is a personalized learning plan designed specifically around your musical goals. Together we create a curriculum that focuses on the skills, styles, and topics that interest you most.

We begin with a conversation about your goals, interests, and current skill level. From there, we design a course that may include elements of piano technique, improvisation, songwriting, jazz, music theory, or performance.

Not at all. Many students start with a general idea, and we refine it together. The goal is to create a course that supports your curiosity while building real musical progress.

Yes. The custom course allows you to mix and match elements from any of the existing courses, or focus deeply on one particular area of interest.

Yes. Custom courses can be designed for beginners, intermediate players, or advanced musicians who want to focus on a specific goal.