Welcome to Jean's Piano Instruction
Jean Proppe has been teaching music academically and privately since 1995. She has her Masters in Musicology from California State University Fullerton. In addition to her over 25 years as a private teacher, Jean is an instructor for the Music Departments at Saddleback College, MiraCosta College, Santiago Canyon College, and the North Orange Continuing Education program teaching a variety of music courses. Her college teaching includes music history, music theory & class piano.
I teach in your Orange County, CA home.
Contact me today to reserve your spot in my studio: [email protected], (949) 235-0883
The Benefits of Piano Lessons
Students and I after a piano recital.
Image taken by Lauren Allen.
- University studies conducted over the past 20 years show that studying piano enhances the spatial and temporal areas of the brain. These are the areas of the brain we use for mathematics and science. Click HERE for the full article.
- Piano lessons instills confidence.
- Playing music lowers one's blood pressure, pulse rate and changes our brain waves.
- Music is an effective tool that is used for many therapies and learning disabilities. Click HERE for the full article.
- Click on the "Testimonials" tab above to read reviews from students and parents.
CLICK HERE for an excellent article on the Piano and the Brain. It explains why everyone should start lessons now.