Burlington Piano Lessons

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Fun and Inclusive Piano Lessons for Ages 4+!

Hi!

I'm Sam Whitesell, a versatile pianist and music teacher in Burlington, and founder of Burlington Piano Lessons.

One of Vermont's most sought-after performing pianists and private music instructors, I'm equally at home in the worlds of Classical, Jazz, Pop, worship music, and beyond.

At Burlington Piano Lessons, I strive to maintain a teaching environment that is safe, supportive, welcoming, nurturing, and compassionate, empowering kids (and adults!) to be their fun, authentic, wacky, creative, and imaginative selves!

I believe imagination, play, and freedom of self-expression are all important aspects of learning music, and that music is a natural form of creative self-expression belonging to everyone.

Working with kids with ADHD, Autism (including PDA), Dyslexia and other neuro-divergencies and/or who otherwise have an abundance of energy, imagination, and self-direction is a passion and specialty of mine!

I also really enjoy supporting retired adults in rediscovering their musical dreams, helping them find self-fulfillment, develop confidence, overcome self-criticism and self-doubt, and get in touch with a deeper sense of Self.

I enjoy staying on the cutting edge of both in-person and online music instruction! I love to stay up to date on the brain-based science of learning and it's practical application to music study.

I also love keeping up with the ongoing scientific exploration of ADHD, Autism, and other neuro-divergencies--the unique gifts they bring, and their impacts on learning and child development.

I perform regularly most Sunday mornings as pianist at the First Unitarian Universalist Society of Burlington.

I also love supporting the community as pianist for local middle school and high school students.

I teach lessons both in-person and online out of my inviting home studio in Burlington.

I look forward to exploring together all that music and piano have to offer you and your family!