


I teach personalized piano lessons for all ages, combining technique, theory, reading, ear training, and performance. My supportive, structured approach builds confidence, consistency, and a love of music. With 20+ yearsβ experience, I host recitals that give students encouraging performance opportunities and foster lasting musicianship.
"Dana is the best piano teacher I have had! I had 2 teachers as a youngster, then 2 teachers as a college student, and these latter experiences felt very "ho-hum." I would go back to my apartment and feel lukewarm about practicing. As an adult, l've had 2 more piano teachers - the first bored me for five months with scales and drills and did not let me play any songs, and then I found Dana. He has allowed me to pick the music I enjoy and keeps urging me on to improve, giving me precise tips about fingering, dynamics, and the emotional impact of each piece. My skills have soared under his watch! I am so thrilled to be learning from him!



Hi, I'm Nathan, a working music producer and Berklee NYC graduate (MA in Songwriting & Production, GPA 3.98) with 10+ years of experience in K-pop, Jazz, and Gospel music. I've taught Jazz Piano and Ensemble at Washington Institute of Music and Arts since 2022, and I love helping students find their own musical voice. Whether you're a beginner exploring chords or an intermediate player working on jazz improvisation, I'll meet you where you are. Let's make music together.
"I am 58 years old and I had wanted to play piano my entire life and kept telling myself I'd missed my chance. I finally booked a trial lesson with Nathan mostly to prove to myself I couldn't do it. He proved me wrong in the kindest way. He has never once made me feel slow or behind. When my fingers don't cooperate (which is often, arthritis is no joke) he just smiles and shows me a stretch or a different fingering and we move on. He picks pieces based on music I actually love, so I'm always motivated to go home and practice. What I didn't expect was how much he'd care about ME and not just my playing. He remembers my grandkids' names. He notices when I've had a rough week and quietly picks something gentler for the day. When I played my very first little recital at our community center, he showed up with flowers. I cried, my friends cried, it was a whole thing. He's one of the most patient, generous people I've met, and learning from someone who's also navigating a language that isn't his own has honestly made ME more patient with people. Didn't expect a piano teacher to teach me that. I look forward to every single lesson.