MITCH GRUSSING

TEACHES
Piano
Composition
Music Theory (MMTA)

AGES
5 – Adult 

EDUCATION
MA in Music Education, University of St. Thomas
BA Music, University of Minnesota Morris

CURRENT OPENINGS
Mondays
No Availability

Fridays
5:30pm

Saturdays
2:00pm, 2:30pm

WORDS TO DESCRIBE MY TEACHING STYLE
Enthusiastic
Adaptable
Friendly
Collaborative

Mitch’s teaching philosophy is that anyone who wants to play the piano should become a piano student. No experience required! Prospective students only need two things: a piano, and a desire to play the piano. He welcomes any present or future musician who wants to learn and intentionally welcomes neurodiverse learners.

Each lesson starts with a cheerful greeting, a recap of the week, and a chance to ask questions. For beginners, Mitch makes sure his students understand the previous week's assignments, and he works with them to solidify old concepts, learn new ones, and play music that puts conceptual knowledge to use. As students progress, he has them make more of their own decisions and helps them to self-assess their work.

Mitch offers a wide variety of performances and assessments for his students. He encourages everyone to participate in recitals and other programs, but participation is never required. Those who want to can do piano contests, performance exams, composition contests, music theory exams, the MusicLink Playathon, and up to six studio recitals per year.

Outside of work, Mitch likes to go on bike rides, try new foods, and (surprise) play the piano!