Piano Lessons in Fort Worth, Texas.

Piano Teacher serving Keller, Fort Worth, Southlake, Grapevine, North Richland Hills, Watauga, Saginaw, and surrounding areas.

STUDENT EVENTS FOR CURRENT AND PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS.

Location: Mr. Carney's piano studio is located in North Fort Worth (Keller), Texas near the intersection of 35W and Keller-Hicks Road.

General Information: Robert Carney offers private piano lessons out of his home in North Fort Worth (Keller). Children and adults of all skill levels are welcome. Most students enroll in 45 or 60 minute lessons on a weekly basis. Limited space is available for students wanting lessons scheduled on a lesson by lesson basis. Mr. Carney structures his teaching around the idea that piano lessons are a life-enriching activity that can be enjoyed throughout one's lifetime (Click here to find out more information about Mr. Carney’s Teaching Philosophy). Students can study music that interests them while learning fundamental principles that provide a foundation upon which a multitude of musical activities can be built. Students participate in recitals and concerts, competitions (as desired), and festivals.

Why is musical study a valuable component of every child's education? Not only is music fun and life-enriching for the performer and the listener, but it has also been proven to enhance academic performance in disciplines not directly related to music. Through countless studies, music has been shown to enhance children's abstract reasoning skills, reading abilities, math skills, and overall academic performance. For more information on the advantages cited above, consult the following: Neurological Research, (Vol. 19, February 1997), Music Educators Journal, (March 2002), Neurological Research, (March 1999), and also visit the links on the music advocacy portion of this website (click here to go to that page).

Brief description of Mr. Carney’s teaching qualifications

• Over 10 years experience teaching children and adults of all ages and skill levels.

• 2004 - Present, Doctoral Studies: University of North Texas.

• 2002, Master of Music degree in Piano: Louisiana State University.

• 2000, Bachelor of Music degree in Piano: Missouri State University.

• Studies with internationally recognized teachers at LSU, MSU, University of North Texas, and summer music programs in Aspen, Colorado, and Brevard, North Carolina.

• Also an established performer, Mr. Carney has performed as soloist and accompanist throughout the Midwest, South, and East Coast and received many top prizes for competitive performances including first place in the Janice K. Hodges Contemporary Piano Competition, first place in the Missouri Music Teachers’ Association State Competition, and special recognition as a Presser Scholar. (click here to find out more about Mr. Carney’s performing background).

• At the college level, Mr. Carney has taught courses in music appreciation and group piano as a graduate student at LSU and served on the faculty of North Central Texas College where he also taught Music Appreciation.

• Mr. Carney’s professional affiliations include membership in the Music Teachers National Association, College Music Society, Fort Worth Music Teachers Association, and Mid-Cities Music Teachers Association.

Rates for 2006-2007 (VIEW THE STUDIO POLICY)

• $35 for each 45 minute piano lesson

• $45 for each 60 minute piano lesson

• Monthly Tuition is based upon the number of lesson times available per month. For example, some months have four Mondays, others have five.

How to Enroll for Piano Lessons

• Mr. Carney would be happy to talk to you about lessons anytime. Click here to find out how to contact him.

• Mr. Carney often schedules an initial meeting before students enroll in lessons. There is no cost or obligation for this meeting.

• Students enrolling in lessons on a continuing basis need to sign a studio policy. Click here to view the studio policy.

• Students enrolling for lessons on a continuing basis also need fill out a registration form and pay a one-time registration fee of $15. Click here to download a copy of the Registration form (pdf document).

Click here for resources for current piano students.

The above link takes you to valuable piano articles, exercises, and guides to aid current students in their piano studies.