Instructor Bio

WELCOME!

I am a Nationally Certified Music Teacher of Piano and Owner of 88 Keys Piano Studio. This studio provides private piano lessons to school age students ranging in age from 5 to 14 years old. My studio currently serves the following communities: Reading, N. Reading, Stoneham, Winchester, Lexington, Woburn, Wilmington, Burlington and Haverhill.

This program supports parents that share the common belief that piano lessons are an important academic component to their child's educatiion.

My program uses numerous tools and visual aids to encourage STRONG READING SKILLS and stimulate student learning. Please feel free to come by the studio to experience the unique learning opportunities this program offers.

Thank you for your interest - Jan Spillane, NCTM

TEACHING

I have over 20 years of teaching experience in a variety of settings. I am experienced teaching all age groups (preschool thru adults) in both private and group lesson venues. Listed below is a summary of my teaching experience.

88 Keys Piano Studio - Preschool Groups and Private Lessons, Adults and School Age - Private and Group Lessons.
Winchester Public School District - School Age Groups
Woburn Public School District - School Age Groups
Billerica Music School - All Ages - Private Lessons
Redfield's Music School - All Ages - Private Lessons
Valley Music School - All Ages - Private Lessons

ACADEMICS

I am a firm believer of continuing education. Each year I continue with my own studies in piano pedagogy and performance standards.

NCTM - Nationally Certified Teacher of Music in Piano - 2011
Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA - 2008, 2009
SDSU, Performing Arts, San Diego, CA - 1989
Longy Conservatory of Music - Piano Performance - Summer 2009

Charlie Banacas - Piano Performance and Jazz Improvisation - 2007
Massachusetts Public Schools Teaching Credential

ORGANIZATIONS

I am actively involved in music organizations and continually donate my time to support teachers and students seeking quality piano education and performance opportunities.

Executive Board Member, Treasurer - Massachusetts Music Teachers Association
Active Member - New England Piano Teachers Association