I am a very direct teacher.  I believe in laying a very thorough and profound foundation for my students on which to build a firm understanding of the basic theories and techniques in piano and (or) voice. When the student displays progress we move on to the next level while still revisiting  past selections to build proficiency and mastery. 

Since lessons are usually only once per week, outside study and daily practice is crucial to your progress. 

Very importantly, since we are all of different ages and backgrounds I like to establish a good student-teacher relationship in order to better understand them. It is then I am able to  tailor my teaching to enhance their learning experience.  Therefore, lesson times are always like workshops so that the student feels free to experiment with their musicality while taking advantage of one on one coaching/training. 

Most importantly, as I expect the student to take their learning and development seriously, I also encourage my students to have fun making and sharing great music while learning.