Amy Basch is an experienced pianoteacher in Columbia Maryland, located in Howard County; she also teaches in Central Maryland. She is dedicated to meeting each student where they are, and inspiring them to develop their full potential as a musician. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced student, Amy will challenge you to expand your musicality and technique in a wholesome, fun, and engaging atmosphere.Anyone can learn to play the piano. Talent can be developed. The idea that says talent was dished out to some people, and not to others is simply false. When a student possess the determination to master a particular song or instrument, it can be accomplished. Music must always be taught by a piano teacher in a sequential manner, so that each concept builds a foundation for the next. I enjoy being able to take the complex elements of music and simplify them for a piano student, in a way that is easy to grasp and understand.
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Amy Basch
Amy Basch obtained her Kodaly Certification from the Hartt School of Music, and studied extensively with Dr. Randal Woodfield, Nancie Kennedy and Katalin Stapelfeldt. She is a classically trained pianist and vocalist. She has performed with The Baltimore Choral Arts Society and The Morgan State University Choir, and was a vocalist for performances with Dave Brubeck and The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.
Reviews (8) Dorcas Taylor
Jun 02, 2021
I didn't realize how easy piano was until I worked with Amy. She is so supportive and so kind, even when you make a small mistake she doesn't jump all over you, instead she gives you positive feedback. She also has very unique ways of helping you remember what she is teaching you. I was able to memorize the notes on the piano after just 1 lesson.
Sharon Umbaugh
May 30, 2021
Listening to Amy practice the piano when she was growing up was always a delight to this mom's ear! For hours I would enjoy how she poured her whole being into the enjoyment of communicating through music. Through the years Amy's students' recitals always clearly demonstrate that she has instilled the love and enjoyment of music into her students.
Their technique is developed and they display musical expression! What a treat! If you are seriously considering taking piano lessons it would be worthwhile to give Amy Taylor a call! Playing piano duets and trios with Amy has always been stretching and inspiring and fun for me personally!
Their technique is developed and they display musical expression! What a treat! If you are seriously considering taking piano lessons it would be worthwhile to give Amy Taylor a call! Playing piano duets and trios with Amy has always been stretching and inspiring and fun for me personally!
Yolanda Lee
May 15, 2021
Eric Ritter
Feb 02, 2021
Amy works well with our child and her teaching style is appropriate for instilling confidence and a love of music. Her passion for music is evident in the way she teaches. She makes learning fun by offering to perform duets as well as encourage our daughter to create her own music. We appreciate the convenience of having an instructor that can come to our home because it saves us time and allows us to hear the music in our home, which is a treat. Amy's patience, experience, knowledge, and child centered approach to teaching has made learning piano a very positive experience for our family and I would highly recommend her to others!
Allyson Bissing Gibson
Dec 26, 2020
We have two daughters who had very different levels of enthusiasm about learning to play the piano. Amy managed to quickly find strategies to motivate each of them and they are both loving their lesson time AND their practice time! And recently with social distancing, she is even making FaceTime lessons work for everyone. We cant thank Amy enough are look forward to the coming years!
Maria Salandra
Oct 26, 2020
Wendy Reinders
Jun 30, 2020
I am an adult student (>50 yrs old.:-)) and have received piano lessons from Amy for over 10 years now. I really appreciate her enthusiasm, professionalism, diverse music expertise and patience (I might speak for myself but as an older student you just don't learn as quickly as youngsters). I have learned so much from her! Not only did she teach me the technical 'basics' (playing scales, reading notes), but also how to play a variety of music that I like (anything from rock, blues, folk, jazz to classical music) to composing my own piano music which I really enjoy doing. Lately we have also ventured into advanced piano theory books and singing Solfege (method of ear training where you learn how to sing a piece of written music at first sight). If you are eager to learn, Amy will take you there. She certainly knows her music and makes it fun and entertaining!
Marcy I.
Nov 01, 2013
We started with Amy just over 6 months ago for our 7 year old son. The lessons have been going so well that we had him play in our wedding a few weekends ago. I never imagined him playing Pachelbel's Canon comfortably at a wedding! Amy is so fantastic that we recently started our 5 year old daughter with her too. The kids love her 'good practice reward system' and we appreciate how she keeps them disciplined and focused during lessons. With the holidays around the corner we can't wait to hear what Amy has them working on next. We just love her!
