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With a Bachelor's in Music Performance from UCF and 8 years of experience teaching hundreds of students, Michael New believes that the process of learning about music should be natural, engaging, rewarding, and fun. He describes his style of teaching as "clean, clear, and simple," helping students learn with little effort and zero frustration. Mike has worked with students of all skill levels, ranging from ages 4 to Expect a comprehensive, relaxed style of instruction, with topics spanning from chords and rhythm to writing your own music. Learn to play the piano by starting with the basics!
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