Patricia Dolan is currently giving private piano lessons in her Georgetown studio as well as at CCPA/CCSA in Austin. She strongly believes that the musical aspect of our humanity is God-given and therefore, an essential part of daily life. Her teaching approach emphasizes theory, ear training, sight reading, with the option of hymn playing, using time-honored piano repertoire as well as that of talented new composers. She offers coaching, accompanying, church choral and general sacred music assistance.

The British composer Sir Edward Elgar said, "...there is music in the air... you simply take as much as you require." Every individual relates to music on some level, and each level is important. Ralph Vaughan Williams pictured a pyramid of music makers: virtuosos at the top, "general practitioners" below that, and amateurs at the foundation, "sustaining those above them and at the same time depending upon them for strength and inspiration."

Music is an essential part of our existence. It motivates, calms, comforts, and speaks to us in as many ways as there are people. Your musical expression, at whatever part of the pyramid you may be, is paramount.

There are few who are unable to understand music. Lack of aptitude is often confused with lack of opportunity. And the opportunities exist for everyone to become more engaged with the music "in the air."

Whether you are new to lessons, have lesson experience, or tried and felt like a failure, the important element is your personal desire to discover a musical expression. You have a lifetime of music making ahead of you.