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Personalized Piano & Composition Lessons for Adults in Southbury, CT
Ed Mascari Piano Studio is a highly experienced and deeply committed teacher of piano and composition, offering one-on-one online lessons designed specifically for adult students. With over 47 years of private teaching experience and a career spanning jazz performance, classical composition, and church music direction, she brings unparalleled expertise to her instruction. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes discovery, creativity, and the joy of playing music tailored to individual goals. Holding two Master of Music degrees from the New England Conservatory, she combines academic rigor with empathetic guidance to help adults reconnect with music meaningfully.Her unique background as both a seasoned jazz pianist and accomplished classical composer enables students to develop technical proficiency while exploring musical interpretation and creation. Lessons are customized to each student's background and interests, whether returning to piano after years away or transitioning from another instrument. With a proven track record of nurturing musical growth in students aged 7 to 85, Diana provides structured yet inspiring instruction that balances skill development with personal expression.
Services
Piano Lessons
Composition Lessons
Online Lessons
Free Piano Courses
TAP System
Highlights and features
- We offer 47 years of experience teaching adult piano students with diverse backgrounds.
- Our lessons combine classical composition expertise with jazz performance techniques.
- We specialize in helping adults returning to piano after extended breaks.
- Our online lessons accommodate students worldwide from Connecticut to Europe.
- Our teaching approach emphasizes musical creativity over technical perfection.
What people say
Patient teaching style
Personalized lesson plans
Creative approach
Supportive guidance
Adult-focused instruction
Services
Piano Lessons
Personalized piano instruction for adults with tailored lesson plans focusing on technical development and musical expression. Students explore classical repertoire, jazz standards, and improvisation techniques while building hand independence and reading skills. Our approach emphasizes joyful learning through favorite pieces from the Great American Songbook and classical traditions.
Composition Lessons
Guided composition instruction helping adults transform musical ideas into notated works using Sibelius software. Lessons cover rhythmic structure, harmonic development, and orchestration techniques for creating original pieces. Students learn to expand piano-based ideas into ensemble arrangements while developing their unique musical voice.
Online Lessons
Live one-on-one online lessons connecting students globally with expert instruction from Southbury, CT. Flexible scheduling accommodates busy professionals across time zones. Virtual platform maintains personalized interaction while delivering the same structured curriculum as in-person instruction for piano and composition studies.
People
Ed Mascari Piano Studio
Piano and Composition Teacher
Master of Music graduate with 47 years teaching experience specializing in adult piano education. Accomplished jazz pianist and classical composer with works performed at Lincoln Center and international venues. Develops personalized lesson plans combining technical mastery with creative expression.
Questions
What age groups do you teach?
We specialize in adult piano instruction, though we've successfully taught students from age 7 to 85.
Do you offer online lessons?
Yes, we provide live one-on-one online lessons for students worldwide using Zoom.
What teaching methods do you use?
Our approach combines classical training with jazz improvisation, using methods like Beyer and Bastien alongside personalized repertoire selection.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide a free 30-minute online consultation to discuss your musical goals and lesson structure.
What composition software do you teach?
We recommend Sibelius music notation software for composition lessons to facilitate real-time editing and playback.
Can I learn at my own pace?
Yes, our lessons are tailored to your schedule and progress, with flexible pacing to match your learning style.
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Reviews (4)
Shaunna P.
May 21, 2022
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I have been taking piano lessons with Diana and they are absolutely worth it. My lessons are remote through Zoom and I have to say they have worked out even better than I imagined. Her teaching style is awesome especially for an adult student such as myself! :
David Briggs
Apr 29, 2022
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A very talented instructor with a high level of experience. I took lessons from Diana for 3 years. She worked with me to earn my Degree at Berklee College of Music and helped me develop a nice repertoire of jazz songs.
Mary Rapa
Nov 30, 2021
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I have taken piano lessons from Diana Mascari for many years, mostly in person. During the pandemic we switched to lessons via Zoom. I was very surprised at just how seamless this transition was. Her studio is organized in such a way that communication and watching her demonstrate a piece on her own piano are both very clear. Diana is focused on helping me find inspiration by offering a new practicing technique or suggesting a new piece of music for me to try according to my interests at the time. I have never felt badly if I don't understand something or haven't had time to practice. Diana is very patient and easy to talk to, for these reasons I always look forward to my lessons.
Paul Whelan
Nov 28, 2021
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I have been taking piano lessons with Diana for a year now. I previously took lessons elsewhere for three years. It has been a pleasure working with Diana. As an adult taking music lessons, scheduling can be a challenge. Diana's flexible scheduling and remote lessons have allowed me to continue to pursue piano lessons while juggling numerous other commitments. Diana is a fantastic teacher, quickly identifying deficiencies and flaws, then finding creative approaches to correcting problems.
She is patient and understanding with students and is a very pleasant and interesting person to work with. I look forward to continue taking lessons with Diana and making progress in my playing for the foreseeable future. She has a tremendous wealth of knowledge that I have only begun to tap.
She is patient and understanding with students and is a very pleasant and interesting person to work with. I look forward to continue taking lessons with Diana and making progress in my playing for the foreseeable future. She has a tremendous wealth of knowledge that I have only begun to tap.
