Piano Lessons in Springfield, Missouri.
Study with Dr. Robert Carney—an award-winning concert pianist and former piano professor. Private lessons for children and adults; classical and contemporary; technique, theory, ear training, improvisation, composition, college prep.
Why Study with Dr. Carney?
Teaching Experience
- Private teacher since 1997
- Doctorate, University of North Texas
- 12 years as piano professor
- Respected pedagogue with presentations at many national & international conferences
Student-Centered
- Flexible curriculum that adjusts to student goals
- Classical, popular, jazz, sacred music
- Incorporate theory, improvisation, history, composition
- Focus on equipping students for independent learning
Student Achievements
- Top prizes in local through international competitions.
- Many former students are music professionals.
- Many former students enjoy lifelong music-making.
- Dr. Carney has taught many future piano teachers
Lesson Offerings
Beginner-Intermediate
- 45 & 60 minute lessons
- Students as young as 5
- Solid foundation for years of enjoyment
- Students develop reading skills, practice strategies, and time management
- Flexible repertoire – students help select recital pieces
Advanced
- Extensive experience preparing students on advanced repertoire & full recitals
- Auditions, competitions, etc.
- College prep for piano majors and music majors
- Develop independent thinking-interpretive skills
- Chamber & Collaborative work
Adults
- Adaptive pacing
- Flexible scheduling
- Extensive work with adult beginners and advanced students
- Play repertoire you enjoy
- Daytime students can come weekly or as available
About Dr. Carney
Dr. Robert D. Carney enjoys a multi-faceted career that spans both academia and the entertainment industry. As performer and educator, he has appeared across the U.S. and Europe, while his students have garnered top prizes in regional and international competitions. As an academic, Carney has presented at major international conferences in Europe, Canada, and the U.S., for organizations such as the College Music Society, Music Teachers National Association, European Association for Music in Schools, the World Piano Conference, and others. After 12 years at Southwest Baptist University, where he rose to the rank of tenured full professor and served as Chair of the Department of Music, Carney transitioned from that role in 2022 to work fulltime in the management and creative side of the music industry.
