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Dan is not only a fine performer but an expert piano teacher. For over 15 years Dan has been teaching jazz, blues, pop, hip-hop, and beginning classical to piano students of all ages and skill levels. He is especially gifted at using a student’s strengths to tailor the lessons so that the student is engaged and having an enjoyable experience.   Dan is providing in person lessons and online piano lessons using either Zoom, Skype, or FaceTime.


If you are interested in lessons call Dan at 413-586-5609, or email dan@danbelmontmusic.com


Testimonials

"I came to Dan with a desire to learn jazz piano, but with no previous exposure to the instrument and no ability to read music. I was delighted to realize that under his tutorship I could work through basic musical concepts in a jazz context from the beginning. Over a year and a half of lessons, I have made significant progress in learning how to read music, understand harmony and create improvised solos through playing some of my favorite jazz tunes. I can't recommend Dan enough as a teacher for adult learners. I am looking forward to continuing my journey into jazz piano with him."
- Joao DeSouza
"Daniel has been a welcome change from traditional piano lessons. His approach has fostered our daughter's individuality in ways that have allowed her to grow as a musician. His flexibility in meeting her where she is each week (both in terms of mood and level of preparation) creates a low-stress environment that allows her to help direct her own learning...learning that we expect will continue throughout her life."
- Joeli Hettler
"A perceptive and nuanced teacher, Dan custom tailors his lessons to individual students. For my son, this meant a quick progression from blues scales to some pretty swinging jazz -- as fun for him to play, he tells me, as it is to listen to! It's a pleasure to see his technique steadily improving and his knowledge of music deepening with Dan's thoughtful instruction."
- Kevin Markey
"Dan works well with adult learners like me. I had little knowledge of playing or music notation but Dan patiently answered all my questions as we progressed. I think one roadblock for adult learners is the reluctance to ask what might be a dumb question. Dan puts all of that to rest. He's also very good at helping students get past a bumpy patch by breaking down the music into small sections. Getting this new perspective gives me the confidence to tackle new material."
- Stephen McGinty
"We have been lucky to have Dan as our daughter's piano teacher. He is a great musician who is also gifted at communicating and interacting with young people. He has a variety of teaching techniques and can find what works best for an individual student. Based on our daughter's very positive experience and her improvement musically we recommend Dan fully to anyone interested in learning the piano."
- Bill S.
"Dan Belmont is a great and versatile teacher. His ability to listen and tailor his teaching techniques specifically to my needs has been the key to the continued development of my playing."
Andy S.