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Learn to play Piano
Piano instruction is a core study at Music Academy South. Our programs work with all ages and levels through introduction, theory, composition, and performance. Both group and individual lessons are available
Beginning students will learn the basics, including knowing their way around the various parts of the piano, learning the note names and reading basic melodies and rhythms from the staff. As the student progresses, more advanced topics are covered, including scales, modes, chords and their fingerings, music theory, harmonization and musical arrangement.
Instructors
Jeanine Skinner
Dr. Jeanine Skinner earned an AA in Music (Anderson College), BM in Piano Performance (Furman University), MM in Piano Performance (Florida State University), DMA in Piano Pedagogy and Performance (University of South Carolina). She has served on the faculties of various colleges and universities throughout the southeast. Teacher, church musician, professional accompanist, adjudicator and clinician for the past thirty nine years, Dr. Skinner was recently presented the 2005 Achievement Award from Anderson College. In addition to teaching piano, Dr. Skinner is also Director of Music Academy South.
Jacob Groff
Jacob Groff received his Bachelor's of Music degree in Composition from the University of Oregon and his Master's degree in Music Composition from Westminster Choir College of Rider University. Mr. Groff taught piano in northern New Jersey for six years, where he was proud to have a student perform one of his solo piano works in recital. Mr. Groff is sought after for his vocal, choral, and chamber writing and his works have been performed in venues across the country. In the summer of 2007 he released his first professional recording of songs for voice, flute and piano. He won the 2008 "Children's Aid Society Chorus" Competition in New York City. Mr. Groff is published through Santa Barbara Music.
Anne Scoggin
Anne Scoggin holds a Bachelor of Music degree with a major in Piano Performance from the University of Tennessee/Chattanooga and a Master's degree in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from Meredith College. She has been a long-time independent teacher in Louisburg, taught at Campbell University for five years, and at Raleigh Conservatory of Music for twenty years. Her teaching experience includes working with students of all ages and levels of piano study. Fulfilling the standards of the Music Teachers National Association Professional Certification Program, Mrs. Scoggin holds the designation of a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music. She is a member of the Raleigh Piano Teachers Association and the North Carolina Music Teachers Association, which she presently serves as Piano Contest Co-Director. She has presented programs to area piano teachers organizations, judged in piano competitions, directed master classes, performed in duo recitals, and accompanied vocalists and instrumentalists. Mrs. Scoggin is also the organist/choir director at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Louisburg.
Amanda Greene
Amanda Greene holds her Bachelor's degree in Church Music from Toccoa Falls College. She has been teaching voice and piano to children and adults for eight years and loves to watch them grow and develop a deeper appreciation for music and arts. Mrs. Greene has experience teaching general music, musical theatre, ensemble work, choirs of all ages and individual students in a private lesson setting. She was the Music Director at her church in Florida for three years before moving to Wake Forest with her husband and first son, Noah. She has toured the east coast singing in churches and loves to share the gift of music wherever she goes!
Margot Hafner
Margot Hafner holds a Bachelor's degree in Music Education. In addition to teaching at Music Academy South, she is a music instructor with the West Oxford Elementary School in Granville County, NC. Mrs. Hafner is director of the West Oxford Chorus, a 60-member first grade choir, and has directed Little Theater and Children's Theater musicals in Granville County. Mrs. Hafner is a dedicated member of the Raleigh Piano Teachers Association and brings over thirty seven years of teaching experience to our studio! In addition to teaching piano and voice, Mrs. Hafner also teaches the Music Academy South Children's Chorus.
Emily Rudolph
Emily Rudolph holds a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Illinois. She has participated in several vocal teams and choirs touring in both the United States and overseas. Mrs. Rudolph has taught voice and piano in Ohio and North Carolina, as well as been active in musical theatre productions. She has recorded two solo CD projects, as well as three others with her church praise team. Currently, Mrs. Rudolph serves as the choir director and music assistant at Faith Baptist Church in Youngsville and is a guest vocalist and speaker at various church, conferences, and events.