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"Mom, my face hurts because I can't stop smiling!"
--Miriam, age 6, after her piano lesson
"I can't keep him off the piano. He keeps going back to it all day to play his songs."
--Mother of a 5-year-old
If you want to get started
teaching young children:
I can show you how to teach young beginners! It's not hard to learn, and it's fun!
Anyone with a love of children, basic knowledge of the piano, and determination can learn to teach.
Young children learn really fast and are eager and happy to learn. And they become brilliant, confident students in school.
Click here for access to a
free sample lesson from my course
How to Teach Piano to Young Children
If you are a parent
of a piano student:
Imagine saving time and money on piano lessons,
while your child develops self-confidence by learning quickly!
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Three Keys to Accelerate Your Child's
Piano Progress
What Do Others Have To Say About Ann's Life Changing Education?
Kim Coler
"A few years ago, I enrolled my three children in piano lessons with Ann Shurtz. I was so impressed with the way she taught not only her students but the parents too. After observing Ann, she asked if I would like to teach piano lessons. With Ann as my mentor, I decided to start training under her supervision and have loved teaching in my own home studio ever since. Ann is an impressive mentor with many years of experience."
Jamie Hanselman
"I have known Ann for 30+ years. She started teaching
our 5 year old son piano lessons and I loved the way she taught! Ann encouraged me to start teaching piano lessons. It is because of her influence that I have been teaching piano since that time. She also taught our daughter and guided her to become an outstanding pianist. She continues to be a most helpful resource for me in my teaching. I highly recommend her course How to Teach
Piano to Young Children!"
Sydney Harper
"Mrs. Shurtz is a wonderful teacher. I began to take lessons with her as a middle schooler and was so motivated by her obvious enthusiasm for music and her wonderful teaching methods that help every student succeed. My very first teaching experience was in high school under Mrs. Shutz's guidance, and from that I was inspired to continue pursuing music education. Learning how to teach in high school gave me a solid foundation that I've been able to draw from during my further education. Mrs. Shurtz is such a wonderful resource for anyone who is looking to improve or begin their teaching experience."
Joe Engel
"I was privileged to train under Mrs. Shurtz’s extensive experience from a young elementary student up until young adulthood. Working with her gave me the the confidence and ability to play the piano, along with providing me opportunities to teach other young students myself! I’d recommend working with her if you want a flexible, mentally stimulating, and financially rewarding experience."
Dr. Yu-Ting Hsu
"Mrs. Shurtz’s experience with children is incredible. Whether your students want to learn to play cute little songs for their families, or they have shown potential for advanced study, Mrs. Shurtz will guide you to create a personalized teaching style that best serves your community. The course is full of enthusiasm and love for the children. You will enjoy her positive energy, humor and kindness, and be ready to become a creative adventurer in your teaching journey."
Madison Reinford
"When I first came to Mrs. Shurtz, I was a diligent, aspiring pianist on the verge of disappointment because of the technical difficulties that hindered my progress. Not only has she adjusted my hand technique in ways that have unlocked the extent of classical repertoire for me, but she has been like a grandma to me, enabling and encouraging me into places I doubtless otherwise would not have gone. Because of her I not only play well, but have also pursued Suzuki Teacher Training, received scholarships and several years of organ training, performed concertos with an orchestra, launched my own piano teaching studio, and much more. Wherever I go in music or life, family, career, or ministry, Mrs. Shurtz will remain a legend, not to mention a dear friend to whom I am profoundly indebted and grateful!"
Sarah Engel
"Learning piano has given me so many invaluable opportunities. One experience from my piano career that has been particularly influential in my life is the opportunity I had to teach piano to young students of my own. In just two years of teaching, I learned how to interact with young kids and their parents, to prepare lesson plans and manage my time, to budget my money with a new source of income, and to appreciate piano with a new perspective. Being a piano teacher has been one of the best experiences from my high school years and I am so grateful that I was able to do something I love and learn so much from it!"
Torrey Reinford
"I started taking piano lessons about 12 years ago. If you had told me then that someday I would be a teacher myself, no doubt I would have laughed. But here I am, teaching piano to 6 students and actually enjoying it! And that is all thanks to Ann Shurtz. She pushed me to do things that seemed impossible, encouraged me to perform with excellence, and ultimately made learning a fun experience. I still remember my very first lesson with her. I had just switched from a very orthodox teacher, so when I showed up at Mrs. Shurtz' studio and we began the lesson with chasing a rabbit out of her garden, I just knew that I was going to love her! And now I try to be that same teacher to my students, making piano a great experience for all ages, and hopefully inspiring them to pass what they're learning on to others, just like I've done to them."
Noelle Dominguez Cedeno
“I was incredibly lucky to be taught for 14+ years by Mrs. Shurtz, not only about the piano but as a mentor for life. She instilled the value of hard work and passion in me and set me up on a path to be successful in life. I’m now at PT school at Duke. The best part of Mrs. Shurtz’s teaching style is how she expects so much more out of you than you could ever imagine yourself achieving. But, with her guidance, support, and encouragement, you are able to reach those incredibly high levels of performance. Because of my years of studying piano under Mrs. Shurtz, I had the skills and confidence to take on a few students of my own in high school. This gave me the chance to discover my passion for working with children as well as earn some extra cash. I will recommend Mrs. Shurtz and her piano teaching forever!”
Rachel Rennels
"Anyone who is interested in teaching young children should train with Ann! As a former student of Ann's (and now a colleague), I have experienced her passion for music and teaching firsthand. She has guided me from the beginning of my Suzuki teaching journey and her knowledge has been extremely helpful to my own piano teaching as well!"
Autumn Hilsinger
"I always wanted my children to take lessons from Mrs. Shurtz but we live too far away. Taking this course has allowed me to fulfill this dream from a distance. We watch her videos, talk about her during lessons and listen to her play so in a way they are taking lessons from Mrs. Shurtz through me.
"When I started this course, I was nervous because my 5 year old often resists learning something new when I am the teacher, but I have been pleasantly surprised. We began by listening to the recordings and talking about playing and then progressed to learning a new song, bit by bit. My child was unsure at first and a bit resistant but now he plays independently multiple times a day. He loves to play for his dad and will ask us to record it to send to his grandparents. He is proud of himself and genuinely enjoys playing. I am in awe of his little brain and the music he creates."
Amy Cheung
“Mrs. Shurtz is a dynamic, sparkling pianist who genuinely cares about her students. She creates joy through teaching - if you're curious about piano, or the world of piano pedagogy, you've found your teacher! I studied with Mrs. Shurtz from childhood through early adulthood, teaching young students in high school and eventually winning a full piano scholarship to attend WVU. Thanks to her years of guidance, I was able to pay my rent as a graduate student living abroad with just an afternoon of teaching - not to mention, it's fun!”
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