Ashley Ball
Naples
(239) 287-1633
Bachelors degree in music from University of Ulster (UK)
Bachelors degree in Piano performance from University of
Ulster (UK)
Masters degree in Music from Queens University (UK)
Post graduate certificate in Education (UK schoolteachers
qualification)
Graduate of The Royal Academy of Music in London
Fellowship in piano performance from Trinity College of Music
(UK)
Highly experienced Teacher and active performing Concert
Pianist. Ashley has taught piano for over 20 years and
will take beginners of all ages, starting as young as 6, up to
the most advanced students. He travels to all his students'
homes in the South Naples area, or students who live close to
him in Estero come for their lessons there in his studio.
Ann Carroll
Bonita Springs
(239) 498-6973
Teaches all skill levels from beginner to advanced; ages 5-85!
Teaches Piano, Guitar & Voice Lessons from her home or in the
student’s home.
Offers Performance Opportunities and Recitals.
Julia Fraser Music
Studio
Bonita Springs
(239) 992-3272
Teaches ages 7 up to
Adults.
Private Music Studio
located in Bonita Springs, please call for directions. Julia
Fraser's Music Studio has built an excellent reputation in
both Naples and Bonita Springs. Ms. Fraser's personal
philosophy is to tailor the lesson to the individual; she
believes in the personal touch. She teaches private lessons
and encourages parental participation and involvement in
children's lessons.
Valerie Germain
Bonita Springs
(239) 992-2775
Teaches all ages and skill levels.
Valerie’s career as a professional artist began when she was
a child prodigy. She is a Graduate of Boston University
School of Fine Arts, and has had many years of experience
within a wide variety of settings. She has taught large
group classes and has also taught in public schools. She now
teaches from her home in Bonita Springs.
Nancy Lydic
Naples, Bonita Springs, Fort Myers, Estero
Masters Degree in Education. Florida Teaching
Certificate. bachelor of Music Degree from Michigan
State University. I use the Bastien Method for
teaching for any age and any level.
Theresa Miller
Bonita Springs
(239) 849-3315
Teaches ages 4 through adult. Teaches from home.
Has over 30 years of teaching experience.
B.M.E.D. Professor of Music Education, M.A.P.T. Masters in
Pastoral Counseling. She teaches mentally disabled & mentally challenged.
Her website is
www.theresaspianolessons.com
Marina Nicolaeva Wood
Naples and Bonita Springs
M A in Piano from St. Petersburg University (Russia)
after 5 years of grad study. US citizen, teaching all styles
of piano to children and adults since 1988. I moved here in
2005 from San Francisco, where I played in St. Mary's
Cathedral and many other churches. I will come to your home
for lessons-or you can come to me in Naples. Your first
lesson is free.
Professor Joanne Smith
Bonita Springs
(239) 949-6785
Joanne Smith has had a lifelong teaching
career and presented performances, workshops and master
classes throughout the United States. She attended
graduate school at the University of Wisconsin and
obtained a performance degree from the University of
Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.
She was appointed assistant
professor of piano and piano pedagogy at the
University
of Michigan, where she founded the MTNA/Michigan MTA
Collegiate Chapter, directed the Division of Keyboard
Studies, designed and implemented both master's and
doctoral degree programs in piano pedagogy and
performance, founded the piano pedagogy laboratory
program, and developed the Piano Pedagogy Resource Center
Library.
She serves on the Board of Directors of the Florida State
Music Teachers Association, The Southwest Florida Symphony
(SWFS), the SWFS Artistic and Education committees. Joanne
is currently Director of Creative Arts for the Renaissance
Academy of Florida Gulf Coast University.
Joanne Smith was named 2002 National Music Teacher of the
Year by Music Teachers National Association (MTNA)
representing the State of Michigan where she was 2001
Michigan Music Teacher of the Year.
Darren Taylor
Bonita Springs
Phone: (239) 947-8865
Teaches adults & children; all ages & skill levels. Teaches
in his studio or in student’s home.
