Andrew Eitel

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About Me

Piano lessons should be all about meeting your artistic goals. Whether it is learning how to read music or how to conquer the most difficult repertoire with ease, I am excited about helping you succeed.

I am a positive, upbeat teacher. I am passionate about showing my students that all the answers they need are already inside them. I love to bring out the inner artist in my students and strive to give them the tools to express themselves effectively at the instrument.

In teaching classical piano, I use my experience as a teaching fellow in Ear Training at Juilliard coupled with my specialized knowledge of Taubman technique to supplement each student's learning experience.

I currently accept all levels of ability, and offer convenient lesson times and locations to work with your schedule.

Biography:

Andrew Eitel began his piano training at the age of three. In 1999, he was accepted into the North Carolina School of the Arts where he studied under Clifton Matthews. Shortly thereafter, Eitel made his orchestral and TV debut with the I Solisti Vivaldi orchestra. While in North Carolina, Eitel won both the State and Southern Division MTNA senior piano competitions. From 2005-2009, he studied at the prestigious Juilliard School under Robert McDonald, receiving additional coaching from Yoheved Kaplinsky, Richard Goode, Seymour Lipkin, Julian Martin, Matti Raekallio, Anton Kuerti, Stanislav Ioudenitch, Jonathan Feldman, and Margo Garrett.

While at Juilliard, Eitel was awarded a Teaching Fellowship in Ear Training and the Erskine Graduation Prize for excellence in academics and the arts. He was also featured on WQXR-FM in a radio program entitled "Reflections from the Keyboard" hosted by David Dubal.

In New York, Eitel worked extensively with Edna Golandsky, the leading expert on Taubman technique and was the winner of the Golandsky Institute Young Artist award.

My Musical Education Background

Extensive Training with Edna Golandsky,
the leading expert in Taubman Technique.


Bachelor of Music:

The Juilliard School
Primary Teacher: Robert McDonald.


High School Diploma:

The North Carolina School of the Arts.
Primary Teacher: Clifton Matthews.


Additional Instruction:

Yoheved Kaplinsky, Richard Goode, Seymour Lipkin, Julian Martin, Matti Raekallio, Anton Kuerti, Stanislav Ioudenitch, Jonathan Feldman, and Margo Garrett.

Genres and Subjects Taught

Classical Piano

Efficient Technique

Injury prevention

Ear Training

Music Theory

Lesson Rates

I offer competitive pricing and am available to teach at your address or in my studio, which is conveniently located near downtown Colorado Springs. At my studio: 45 minutes - $40 60 minutes - $50 At Student's Address: 45 minutes - $50 60 minutes - $70 Teaching Schedule I am free to travel to your address for lessons on weekday evenings. I am available at my studio on weekends. (Requests for other times will be honored subject to availability.)

Ages / Skill Levels Taught

I currently accept students of all levels of ability and of all ages.

My Certifications and Awards

Erskine Graduation Prize, The Juilliard School, 2009

Ear Training Teaching Fellowship, The Juilliard School, 2007-2009.

Young Artist Award, Golandsky Institute, 2008.

First Prize, MTNA Southern Division Senior Piano Competition 2004.

First Prize, MTNA North Carolina Piano Competition 2003.

Prizewinner, Music Teacher

My Musical Influences

I love classical music of all time periods.

My favorite pianists include Richard Goode, Arthur Rubinstein, Martha Argerich, Arcadi Volodos, and Murray Perahia.

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