SMITH PIANO STUDIO
SERVICES
Exploring the Basics
My teaching style focuses on skills training, but also emphasizes self-exploration and discovering a passion for something new. Take a look at the selection of lessons and courses I provide and choose the right one for you.
LESSONS
For children, teens and adults from absolute beginners to advanced pianists.
EVENTS AND WEDDINGS
Traditional and Modern Weddings.
MY STORY
Zach Smith is a pianist/music director who has been teaching in the Pittsburgh area since 2022 and has earned his bachelors in Piano Performance from Millersville University studying under Dr. Xun Pan. He has musical directed 18 shows, mostly at the Ephrata Performing Arts Center including Ragtime, West Side Story and Sweeney Todd. He was the music counselor for EPAC Summer Theater camps for three years. He also accompanied piano for Locust Grove United Church of Christ in York.
He received his MS and BA in Clinical Psychology from Millersville University and has an interest in studying the link between Mental Health and Music as well as Piano Pedagogical Techniques for students with Mental Health Disorders, especially ADHD, Autism, Depression and Anxiety. He believes in an eclectic approach to teaching piano and a focus on developing not just pianistic skills by nurturing musicianship through theory, ear training and music history and developing a love of learning and goal creation. In his free time Zach loves spending time with his golden doodle Max, watching movies and writing music.