Music Theory Tutor with AP Score of 5 and Four College Semesters Helps Students Master Harmony and Apply Theory to Real Playing

Dale has been teaching my 8 year old piano for an about a year now. We found him through Varsity Tutors when my son was just starting out with zero experience. I was a little nervous at first because my kid can get frustrated easily, but Dale has been so patient with him.

He’s really good at keeping things fun and not making it feel like pressure. My son actually looks forward to the lessons now, which I honestly didn’t expect. Dale explains things in a way that makes sense for a beginner and never rushes him. He’s kind, reliable, and just easy to work with.

I would definitely recommend him to other parents looking for someone who’s good with kids who are just getting started.

I’ve been taking piano lessons with Dale for about a year now. I’m an adult learner who started pretty much from scratch in my 30s. I was a bit nervous at first, but Dale made it easy and fun to learn.

We met through a different tutoring platform called Varsity Tutors. I was looking for someone patient who wouldn’t make me feel stupid for being a beginner at this age. Dale is exactly that kind of teacher — calm, clear, and really good at explaining things without overcomplicating them. He kept the lessons practical and doesn’t me.

One thing that sticks with me is when we worked on a piece I really wanted to play but kept messing up the same part. I was getting frustrated. Dale just slowed everything down, showed me a better way to finger it, and had me practice it in small chunks. A couple of lessons later I could actually play through it cleanly!

I’d definitely recommend him. He’s reliable, easy to work with, and genuinely wants you to improve. If you’re an adult starting piano or trying to get better, Dale is a solid choice.