Best 36 coaches for lessons near Pikesville, MD

Meet Jack, a basketball maven with an unparalleled journey in the sport. From his early days playing in Kenya to coaching both men's and women's Division I college teams, Jack's profound understanding of the game is second to none. Breaking barriers and making history, he became the first African assistant coach in Division I college NCAA in the USA and earned a place in the esteemed Olympic Solidarity Pool of Experts, leaving an indelible mark on the global basketball landscape.

I’ve been playing basketball for 20 years. I love the game so much i watch film all day. I’m the coach that will guide you through every step of your basketball journey. I look up to Kobe Bryant, Kyrie Irving and Michael Jordan. I know that to be the best at what you do, you have to give blood, sweat and tears. It takes mental toughness, physical toughness and emotional regulation to be great in Basketball. I am an Authentic person and will give 120% in developing players to be the best players they can possibly be.

Unlock your vocal potential! With 8 years of experience, I provide tailored voice instruction, fostering confidence and technique. I'm passionate about helping students discover the joy of singing and performance.

From concert halls to cozy studios, I've spent the last 18 years sharing my passion for piano with aspiring musicians of all ages. As a professional pianist, I bring a wealth of experience and performance techniques to each lesson, fostering a nurturing environment where students can thrive and discover the magic within themselves and the music. Let's embark on a rewarding musical journey together – contact me to begin!

Leyu Tian, a Chinese pianist, who performs as a soloist, participant in chamber music, and an accompanist. in an array of modalities. This is a testament of his flexibility and open mindedness and open heartedness to varying modalities and different kinds of music. His passion for piano performance creates this limitless attitude where he refuses to limit himself to one way of playing the piano. Leyu Tian has performed Beethoven piano concerto No.3 in C minor with the Macao Symphony Orchestra at the Macao Cultural Centre’s Grand Auditorium and Rachmaninoff piano concerto No.3 in D minor with the Shanghai Philharmoniker at the He Luting Hall. His repertoire encompasses not only great classics, but also innovative new works such as Dance Fury composed by Ping Gao, Instand d’un Opéea de Pékin composed by Qigang Chen, and The Ending of Cloud composed by Yuxuan Dong. As a chamber musician and an accompanist, he played piano trios and quartets in master classes and concerts, and accompanied string, woodwind, and singer works including Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Dvořák, Saint Saëns, Brahms, Schubert, and Schoenberg He was the recipient of several awards for his performances. In 2017, he won the Macau Grand Finals of the first PETROF International Piano Competition, winning four categories of championships respectively. In 2015, he won the special prize in the professional group final of the 8th Shanghai Youth International Piano Competition and the first prize in the professional group final of the Northwest Division of the 7th Steinway Piano Competition Currently, Leyu Tian is a first year graduate student at the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University, where he studies with Professor Alexander Shtarkman. He earned a Bachelor of Music Degree in piano performance from Shanghai Conservatory of Music with professor Yingdi Sun, where he was the recipient of the Shanghai People’s Scholarship, Yamaha scholarship and Ende Niu Scholarship. He studied at the Music Middle School Affiliated with Shanghai Conservatory of Music with Professor William Chen. His performance has received guidance from many masters including Ralf Gothóni, William Nabore, Jean-claude Vanden Eynden, Webb Wiggins,Hong-Kuan Chen, Chen Pi-hsien and Ernest So.

With a foundation in European conservatory training and ongoing studies in the United States, I approach both teaching and performance as deeply interconnected disciplines rooted in perseverance, empathy, and authenticity. Having completed the second level of the Romanian Pedagogy Modules, which qualify graduate students to teach at both pre-college and college levels, my pedagogy is guided by the example of my outstanding mentors: Angela Pascu, Daniel Goiti, Stefan Arnold, and Boris Slutsky. My approach views virtuosity as a powerful tool: never an end in itself, but a means to facilitate meaningful and honest expression. My experience as a soloist, chamber musician, accompanist, improviser, and conductor gives me a multifaceted approach to music and education. Aside from refining their understanding of those innermost, intuitive aspects of musical architecture, I aim to encourage students of all ages to engage critically with the score, develop informed interpretations, and cultivate artistic independence. By fostering resilience, intellectual curiosity, and self-awareness, I prepare my students not only for the demands of the profession but also for a lifelong, sustainable relationship with their art, grounded in purpose, reflection, and an unwavering respect for the power of music to connect across barriers.

Having graced the world's stages as a professional pianist, I bring a decade of experience and a contagious passion to every lesson. My approach blends technical mastery with joyful exploration, empowering students of all levels to find their unique musical voice. Let's embark on a rewarding musical journey together!

From concert halls to your living room, I've spent the last decade sharing my passion for piano. As a professional pianist, I offer my expertise to students of all levels, fostering a fun and engaging environment for growth. Let's unlock your musical potential together.

"Alex has helped me to pick up right where I left off in my piano playing and challenged me to more difficult pieces! I learned Fur Elise off of a previous lesson book but it was more of a simpler version. Alex saw that I liked it a lot and showed me the real version with these sections that are hard but fun!! I’m glad I am able to continue my lessons with him.

My journey as a professional musician has taught me the power and joy of music. With 14 years of experience teaching guitar, I'm passionate about helping students of all levels unlock their musical potential. Let's work together to refine your skills and bring your musical aspirations to life. I rarely teach you full songs but rather how full songs work with technique, scales and how to use that knowledge to play other stuff as well.

As a concert performer, I bring 20 years of experience to guide you in unlocking your vocal potential. With tailored techniques, I'll help you discover your unique voice and artistry, building confidence on and off the stage.