Study composition, piano, or strings with Dr. Klug

Private Lessons

As a composer and pianist with a doctorate in music and over twenty years’ experience teaching one-on-one and in the classroom, I am pleased to offer private lessons in composition and piano to students of all ages and abilities in the Phoenix-metro area. I also teach composition remotely via Zoom.

As a professional cellist and orchestra director with nine years’ experience directing beginning to advanced string ensembles, I also offer lessons in cello performance to beginning and intermediate-level students.

Rates

Piano and composition lessons, beginning to advanced levels:

  • $165 per Month | 30-minute lesson per week

  • $240 per Month | 45-minute lesson per week

  • $305 per Month | 60-minute lesson per week

Cello lessons, beginning to intermediate levels:

  • $130 per Month | 30-minute lesson per week

  • $190 per Month | 45-minute lesson per week

  • $250 per Month | 60-minute lesson per week

Payment

Paid in advance by month.

Accepted methods: PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, Apple Cash, cash, or check.

Lessons

30-minute trial lesson for new students is free.

I also accept beginning-to-intermediate level violin and viola students on a case-by-case basis.

Remote-lessons available on Zoom for composition students only.

My Composition Teachers

Dr. Robert Ehle and Dr. Evan Copley, at the University of Northern Colorado, and Daniel Koontz at Long Island University.

My Piano Teachers

Vergie Amendola, professor emeritus at University of Northern Colorado, Lei Weng, director of piano studies at UNC, and Jim Brophy, Long-Island-based pianist and teacher.

Book Lessons with Dr. Klug

Client Reviews | Dr. Klug’s Piano Performance

  • “Greg played for my father’s Celebration of Life service, and did a wonderful job…He was on time, and very professional. Most importantly, he played beautifully. We were very happy to have Greg be a key part of my dad’s service.”

    Molly E.

  • "On the wedding day…my guests could not stop commenting how amazing the music was and how it really made them appreciate the moment of the day.”

    Erin H.

  • “My wife and I were married in August 2013…Having the grand piano and a professional at the helm really gave our wedding a touch of class that our guests appreciated. We’re so thankful to have had such a talented man and good friend play at our wedding!"

    David O.

See complete endorsements on Thumbtack

“My object is to help young people who want to learn.”

—Aloysius in Johann Fux’ Gradus ad Parnassum

Student Reviews | Composition Lessons

  • "When I approached Dr. Klug, I was desperate as my application to join a bachelor’s degree in a music college was rejected. I thought I hit a roadblock and could never go past it to get a degree in music. Dr. Klug took a deep look into my scores and wrote a detailed write-up informing me on where I went wrong. He pointed out possible changes that could make my compositions better and helped me understand the various elements that make an engaging composition. I found that my compositions had a much more professional touch. The next time I approached a college with the same portfolio that Dr. Klug helped me with, they accepted me in the very first round. If it weren’t for Dr. Klug, I’d still be stuck with a boring life unable to kick-start my dream career as a composer."

    Alric Samuel G., Music Composition Student at Mahidol University, 2020

  • "Dr. Klug’s feedback on my piece was very thorough and detailed, which I really appreciated because it showed he was invested in my music and sincere in his comments. He offered great advice as to what could be improved in my piece as well as praise for what he liked about it, which was such a nice balance of comments to receive. He was focused on what could be improved and explained how to actually improve it, rather than leaving it up to me to figure out."

    Grace Y., Composition Student at Moravian College, 2020

  • "Wow…. I went through your response while listening along to the improvs, and I am so thankful for such a thorough breakdown! You have a very good ear for harmony and composition technique. You were able to identify and categorize so many things that I was just finding intuitively and when listening I paid little to no attention to their function or origin. I am familiar with all the terms I just did not listen to the pieces with such an attention to harmony…Thank you for listening so carefully and for your sincere reaction to all four pieces! I did not expect such a thorough response when I was sending these originally."

    Yuriy V., Gilbert-based pianist and teacher, 2020

  • "Dr. Klug is a wonderful teacher and musician. He cares about his student’s progression and wants to help bring them to the next level. He is knowledgeable about music and is eager to share his knowledge with his students. He is experienced in teaching, which makes him more valuable than someone who is simply a composer. I would recommend Greg to anyone looking for lessons on instruments, especially piano, as well as composition. He has helped me grow as a musician immensely."

    Tyler C., Arizona Medical Professional, 2020

Book Private Lessons