Steve’s Teaching

Piano Teaching

Having taught piano since 1973, Steve is skilled in interacting with students of all types and experience levels.

Dr. Katz uses two teaching formats:

In-person lessons for Memphians in his East Memphis studio, which offers a Steinway grand piano
FaceTime or WhatsApp lessons for non-Memphis students only

Steve currently has a full Memphis studio and also teaches students from as far away as North Carolina, Florida, Colorado, and even Israel.

Key facets of Doc’s lessons:

You may choose to play through the chord system or the treble/bass system or both.
With each song, you will also learn the music theory behind it — the why’s of music, not just the how’s.
Your lessons are like no-one else’s–you learn the repertoire you like, at your own pace.
Whether your skill set is beginning, intermediate, or advanced, you will find a home in Steve’s studio.

Please note: All in-person students must be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID.

For more information, please contact Steve at SteveKatzPiano@gmail.com or call (901)550-0385.

"Steve's lessons via WhatsApp are my weekly oasis in time and space."

"As a senior citizen, I find Steve very supportive. It is great fun to keep growing and learning new things."

"Being taught long distance through FaceTime is much more effective than I would have ever thought. Thank you, Steve!"

"Steve can handle experts, beginners, and everything in between."

"I love Steve's arrangement of Eye in the Sky. I had never heard the song before, and now it's one of my favorites."

"The depth and beauty of Doc's arrangement of My Yiddishe Momma brings a tear to my eye."

"I like the way Steve uses chords to pull out the intense emotions that Hallelujah has always made me feel."