Organ Lessons

The pipe organ is unlike any other instrument — majestic, rich in sound, and endlessly rewarding to play. My lessons are designed to welcome both pianists interested in expanding their skills and beginners eager to explore the organ for the first time. Drawing on my professional training in both piano and organ, I offer students a well-rounded approach that blends the strengths of each discipline. For pianists making the transition, I focus on bridging the gap between the two instruments, guiding them through articulation, pedal technique, and coordination while building on their existing musical foundation.

At the same time, I believe learning music should be both structured and inspiring. My teaching is encouraging and detail-oriented, balancing accuracy with expression, posture, and relaxation. This integrated approach not only equips students with the technical tools they need but also fosters confidence, artistry, and a genuine enjoyment of the instrument—making they journey into organ playing both rewarding and transformative.

    • Keyboard Technique — The manuals (keyboards) resemble a piano, but the touch and articulation are very different, requiring clarity and independence.

    • Pedal Technique — Learning to play with your feet adds an entirely new dimension, requiring coordination and balance.

    • Registrations — The organ allows you to shape your sound through stops and combinations, creating unique tonal palettes.

    • Spatial Awareness — Due to the organ’s size, students develop heightened sensitivity to timing, resonance, and projection.

    • Basic Keyboard Skills — Clear, confident playing on the manuals (keyboards).

    • Pedal Playing — How to use your feet smoothly and effectively.

    • Healthy Technique — Relaxed hands, posture, and coordination to avoid tension and make playing effortless.

    • Music Reading & Theory — Understand how organ music works, even if you’re brand new.

    • Explore Sounds — Learning how to use the stops and registrations that create the organ’s variety of tones.

    • Pianists curious about expanding their musical horizons.

    • Adults and teens curious about learning an extraordinary instrument.
      Church volunteer organists

    • Complete beginners with no music background.

 FAQs

  • Piano skills help, but they’re not required. I welcome absolute beginners and guide you step by step.

  • Lessons will be arranged at a church or institution with a pipe organ or digital organ.

  • If you attend a church regularly and there is at least a digital organ, you are encouraged to practice there.
    Otherwise, I can assist in arranging a practice venue.

  • At first, yes — it feels like learning to play with four hands! But with structured practices, most students quickly adapt and find the pedalboard both fun and rewarding.

    • Improves hand independence and coordination

    • Develops stronger rhythmic control and discipline

    • Deepens understanding of counterpoint and polyphony (essential in Baroque music and beyond)

    • Enhances listening skills through managing multiple voices across hands and feet

    Many pianists find that organ study sharpens their technical precision and interpretive skills, which carry back into their piano playing.

  • Yes, though older children and teens may find it easier due to the size of the instrument and use of the pedals.

  • Yes. I work with students preparing for graded exams and university/conservatory applications, including performance and academic requirements.

  • Of course! I help church organists improve their organ playing skills, specifically for the Catholic Church liturgies.