Piano Violin Composition
Portland, ME
Study with Erica
Ready to return to music, tackle more advanced repertoire, or finally understand how chords work?
Dr. Erica Ball has extensive experience as a teacher working with adults and advanced young students helping them to transform their playing and understanding of music. She teaches piano, violin, and composition from her studio in Portland, ME.
For more information about Dr. Ball’s work as a composer, please visit ericajball.com
“I started playing piano in my early 40’s back in Massachusetts but took a 6 year hiatus when I moved to Maine. When I decided I wanted to start playing again I researched a few different instructors, Erica’s background and flexibility made her the obvious choice. I was extremely rusty when we first sat down, but her teaching technique quickly got me up to speed and I felt like I had never stopped playing. She set me up with ForScore on my iPad and having the ability to annotate has made my sight reading so much better than it had been prior. I’m always excited for each new piece and look forward to many years of instruction!!
— Adult student
FAQs
Do you teach adults?
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Yes! The majority of my studio is adult students. Whether you are getting back into music, continuing a lifetime of playing, or interested in beginning an instrument - I would love to hear from you.
Do you teach beginners?
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Yes - adult beginners only.
After 15 years of teaching beginning piano and violin to kids, my teaching is now focused on advanced young students and adults. If you are looking to start your child’s musical journey I recommend contacting the Portland Conservatory of Music or 317 Main Community Music Center.
How do lessons work?
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Students can either have weekly lessons on a set day and time, or sign up for lessons as needed. Lessons as needed is recommended for adults who have irregular work schedules, or who frequently travel, otherwise regular weekly lessons are preferred. Erica teaches from her studio in Portland, ME, with remote lessons available for composition/music theory.
More information on lessons here!
How much do lessons cost?
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Tuition rates are subject to change from year to year. A limited number of financial aid scholarships are available via application for advanced young students.