Private Lessons

Believe.

It all begins with an dream. Imagine yourself becoming the musician you want to be and know that you can do it.

Practice.

With all that you learn, devote yourself to the consistent practice and watch as you elevate your skills and artistry.

Amaze.

Develop the ability to express yourself by learning, playing and creating music. Enjoy sharing it with others.

Peggy encourages, motivates and inspires students of all ages and skill levels to enjoy the process of learning and growing in their music ability as they develop a deeper understanding of the language of music. These music lessons enhance many other areas and activities in the student’s life including reading, math, communication, coordination and confidence.

Her desire for students – demonstrated through her contagious enthusiasm – is to help them develop their individual talents so they can continue to enjoy making music throughout their lives!

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Areas of Instruction

Genres:
Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Gospel, Inspirational

Skills:
Technique, Repertoire, Theory, Sight Reading, Ear Training, Improvisation, Composition, Arranging and Music Business

Levels and Ages:
Beginning to Advanced, Ages 5 to Adult

Preferred Method Books:
Classical – Alfred, Bastien, Czerny, Faber, Hal Leonard, Snell Jazz / Pop – Aebersol, Alfred, Berg, Haerle, Levine, Weir

Thanks to you, piano has become a joy for life! Ever since you became my teacher, I have developed a deeper passion for the piano as my skills have grown and refined. As a Business major at Notre Dame University, I enjoy continuing our lessons remotely and have connected with new friends in college through playing the piano. Piano is the gift that keeps on giving!
Victor Wicks
(Student)
In these last few years of lessons with Peggy I have found a mentor and caring guide on my jazz journey who is generous, patient, and professional. She tailors her lessons to meet my creative goals and is truly attentive. She has so much diverse experience in her unique music career, and has provided invaluable insight and inspiration to me on how to wear many hats as an artist, arranger, composer, and producer. Most of all she is so supportive and encouraging and I am grateful to work with her. Working with Peggy is an absolute blessing!
Ellen Warkentine
(Piano Student and Theater Educator)
I could not be more pleased with my granddaughter Leyla’s opportunity to study with you. She was eager to begin collecting her practice stars and was thinking about what her future goals might be. What a gift. She is soaking this up like a sponge!
Ann Burge
(Grandparent)
Peggy has worked with me at Concordia University Irvine (CUI) for ten years. During that time, she has exposed our students to the highest levels of jazz, and set standards of excellence and high demands all while keeping the pleasure of performing music as the priority for students. She has instilled inspiration and the prioritization of becoming a better musician in her students. We are indebted to Peggy for her fine teaching of the jazz combo, songwriting, jazz improvisation and piano lessons.
Jeff Held
D.M.A. (Arts Division Chair at CUI)
I have had the privilege of hiring Peggy Duquesnel for the past ten years as an adjudicator and clinician for the Fullerton College Jazz Festival. She has done an outstanding job in critiquing both instrumental and vocal ensembles and soloists. Peggy has my highest recommendation as a clinician, adjudicator and professional musician!
Terry Blackley
(Former Dean of Fine Arts at Fullerton College)
Peggy is a vibrant member of the Southern California musical scene. Even in this vast talent pool, there are relatively few singer/pianists who perform and teach both skills at a high level. Peggy belongs in that club. She is a wonderful musician and person and is a valuable asset to the music community.
Shelly Berg
(Former Director of Jazz Studies at USC)

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Schedule a Discovery Call with Peggy (15 Minutes) to discuss your interests.

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