Phillip Fullerton
About
I am a pianist and singer who started learning to play the piano at age 6, and I love teaching all students of all experience levels. Growing up I competed and placed highly in many competitions including playing with the Symphony Orchestra in my home town of Spartanburg, SC after winning it's concerto competition at the age of 17. In college I took piano from Dr. Charles Fugo at the University of South Carolina and also started taking voice lessons from Tonya Currier and Walter Cuttino. While still in college I worked with The South Carolina Opera company for a season as a member of the ensemble and as Chorus Master.
Professionally, I have worked with different theater and opera companies as a lead actor and as a musician. I have also worked in many different church positions as a musician and singer.
I have many years of teaching experience with piano at all experience levels.
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Phillip is a patient and intelligent teacher who can provide knowledge to musicians at any level or age.
The lessons were great, I learned a lot thanks!
Philip was a very good teacher. Too bad my lifestyle made it so hard for me to follow through regularly.
Great work!
Phillip is one of the best online teachers we met. My kid likes him. I wish he was living nearby, so my boy could have the in person class.
Philip is an excellent teacher. I’m very happy with my lesson so far.
Phillip is a good and patient teacher and a nice man. He has helped me in my piano education. I look forward to taking more lessons from him
Great first day for my 5 year old!
Phillip is very knowledgeable, very skilled and a very good teacher. I feel like I'm in good hands.
Great first lesson, looking forward to more of the same!
very good instructor gives good tips and is very knowledgeable about all things music.
Phillip is great to work.
Phillip did a great job. He was very friendly and helpful. The lesson was very helpful and enjoyable. I look forward to more lessons with Phillip. Brian
Phillip is great! No stress , very knowledgeable and willing to work with you on different materials and methods.
Great first lesson with my kids.
Phillip is very knowledgeable and put me at ease.
Always the best teacher!
Not sure what to put here - very knowledgeable and relateable. Able to apply knowledge in a helpful manner. Lessons are fun. Practicing is fun. 3 lessons in and already some noticable improvement from beginner level. 10/10.
Very good teacher, he is very patient and I like that he has 3 screens where you can see and understand better the right position for the notes.
Very friendly and accommodating! Appreciated that Phillip worked with me even though my dominant wrist was broken at the time. Taught me useful skills in adapting. Excellent introduction to music theory. Each lesson was a lot of fun!
Great teacher - I feel as if I am making solid progress and look forward to my lessons - I would highly recommend Phillip.
I was really impressed with his knowledge. He was very personable and easy to talk to! I am looking forward to my next lesson!
Nice teacher. My kid liked the classes.
Great teacher and highly knowledgeable. Will take another lesson with him.
Phillip came prepared, has an excellent teaching setup, is obviously a very good piano player and seems to be a great teacher. He was able to quickly ascertain my skill level and was able to custom tailor our discussion to that. He also followed up with references to what we had talked about during the lesson. I'm looking forward to more lessons with Phillip.
Phillip is amazing! He works with my 6 year old who absolutely loves his classes. My son is making progress and having fun each and every class. Very grateful for such a great instructor!
I am a retired guy who started weekly online piano lessons with Phillip about 2 months ago. I knew how to read music from playing clarinet MANY years ago in high school and college. But I could only read treble clef (piano right hand), and was a beginner on piano. I am thrilled with my lessons with Phillip. He is extremely dedicated to playing piano, he loves music, but clearly has focused on how to be the best teacher possible. He challenges me just the right amount. By this I mean that Phillip pushes me (with encouragement always) so that I am comfortable but not TOO comfortable! I am never bored, but neither am I overwhelmed. My progress is steady, and I am so grateful to have Phillip as my piano teacher. He answers my questions patiently,and gives me the confidence that if I practice regularly (which I do), the world of piano music that I will be able to play will continue to grow. Look no further for a teacher. Phillip is an exceptional teacher!!
Great time looking forward to more!
Very relaxed, very friendly, super professional and packed with cool tips and insights. So far, I loved it.
If you are worried about mistakes - don't. Phillip's style of education and relaxed attitude takes the worry out of adult learning - even if you have familiarity with music via another form or media. I can tell this is going to be a fun and enjoyable experience for me.
Phillip is an awesome teacher his lessons are so fun and helpful!
very professional and patient with learners
Phillip is a patient and exceptional teacher who gives you great ways to improve your skills, and challenges you with the music he assigns. Highly recommend!
Phillip is very knowledgeable and an outstanding voice and piano teacher.
This teacher is one of the best here. Highly recommend. My kid likes him.
Great first lesson! Really took the time to understand what I wanted and where I was currently at in my piano journey. Thanks Phillip!
Phillip is a genuinely caring person. You can tell based on the way he speaks and cares for music. His knowledge on history of music and even the technology behind it was beautifully stated. I definitely recommend him as a piano teacher if anyone is looking to learn how to play.
So thoughtful and helpful!
Enjoyed my lesson.
only one way to describe Phillip as a teacher. "Awesome"
Phillip is one of those people that was born to be a teacher. Very patient, very instructive and very supportive. I would recommend him for all ages and especially for anyone just starting out that wants a safe warm environment to learn a new skill in,
Phillip was friendly, engaging and seems to have a great approach to teaching piano. I'm excited to continue piano lessons with him.
Nicole is very happy to have Phillip as her Pinao teacher!
Phillip is incredibly responsive whenever we reach out, gets to know his pupils well and offers continuous guidance and support. He is patient and supportive with our 10 year old's lesson and is able to engage him for the full 45 minute class duration. Phillip has a very professional setup to make this the best possible learning experience, and his music theory, reading and writing music and technical skills make him an amazing teacher
Today was my son's first lesson and he said it went really well; which makes this momma happy. Due to the covid situation, we have been at home for a bit and this was a good change for my son to get to do something else. Thanks to Phillip for his patience and expertise on helping get him squared away for lessons.
It was a fun and engaging session! :)
He was very patient and friendly
Very good learning new melodies and new notes!
He is very clear. Has a lot of knowledge and customize songs & piano lesson to fit student need. My 1st lesson I was evaluated and given ibstructions to practice then send pieces that we both agreea on. Everyone would love to hit a button and get there but its not that easy. students have to be ready to put in the time to practice
Phillip has a great Zoom camera/audio setup and is very well prepared!
Helped my daughter with her goals, she was comfortable and very happy with the guidance. She is looking forward to the next class.
Phillip is an AMAZING instructor! We couldn't have asked for a better teacher than Phillip for our girls. Not only is he extremely knowledgeable, but he also knows how to engage and challenge both my kids in a way that suits them. They love him as a teacher and eagerly wait for their session with him. Thank you Phillip
Phillip is a wonderful teacher!
I just finished taking some lessons with Phillip. He is great instructor! I left each lesson with exercises based on what we covered in the lesson. I am a beginner singer and I found that his explainations easy to follow and helpful. I already have seen improvement in the few lessons we have had! I highly reccomend Phillip if you are looking to taking lessons.
Phillip is a great teacher. You will not be disappointed.
Great lesson! Lots of good advice, and keen insight!
Amazing instructor! My kids loved working with Phillip. He is very knowledgeable and encouraging ... Thanks Phillip!
Really good setup for online and very professional. I have had two lessons so far and both are informative and really helpful.
Philip is very honest, fun, constructive. I have grown so much with him being my teacher. If he knows you can hit a note, best believe you are hitting that note! Such an encourager and a knowledgeable musician.
Just had a wonderful first lesson with Phillip! I'm so glad that I took the chance to learn piano online with him, perfect setup for a smooth learning environment, very kind, skilled, organized, and fun teacher to have. I'm looking forward to next week's lesson already!
Hello Philip, only Tuesday’s at 8:00 A.M. works for me.
Great mix of fun and work. Good goal setting.
Really good repore
Phillip was wonderful with my 11 year old boy. Pick an amazing song that showcased his voice very well! Picking the song is half the battle. My son got the part and we will definitely use Phillip again.
I have been making slow, but steady progress with Phillip this year. I received piano lessons from my children as a Christmas gift last year and it made my heart fill with Joy! I cannot imagine anyone else willing to work with me in such a kind, encouraging, and understanding way. He is great with kids, but he is exceptional with the older generation, as well! Choose wisely, choose Phillip!
Awesome! Phillip makes learning the piano easy.
My first class with Phillip was simply awesome enjoyed every minute it. Cant wait for the next one. He is very experienced teacher.
Phillip is very friendly and helpful. He makes you feel very comfortable when singing.
First lesson went over really well now I actually know where my vocal range starts and could go in future. which is fantastic.
I am an older student just starting beginner piano lessons online. Phillip was wonderful! He explained everything and moved at a pace that I could keep up with. I can't wait until my next lesson.
AMAZING TEACHER!! he has been such a please to play piano with and learn from thank you phillip
My kids had a wonderful learning time with Phillip.We like the new thing he brought to the kids,about his undestanding of the music,the style of the composers and the skills deal with some certain notes. Also with his help the kids set up their new goals and were introduced a more balanced training methods and books.We'd like to cooperate with his tutoring to help kids achieve it.
A very supportive instructor and he is easy to talk to and will try hard to help you reach any goal you set for yourself, I highly recommend him I'd give him more than 5 stars if I could
really nice
Very good at explaining topics in depth.
Today was my first lesson with Phillip and I very much enjoyed it! A true professional. He also has an excellent set-up for online lessons. I'm looking forward to continuing with my lessons.
He tailors the exercises to really focus on the needed nuances!
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Amazing!
Awesome first lesson!
My first online lesson and I can already sense this style of learning is the right fit for me. I work full time and this allows me to do both. Phillip is an easy teacher to work with. Very patient. So far I am pleased. Thanks Kisha
Very good, Start working on breathing and basic skills that exactly I needed. I m practice everything Philip told me. I believe I start at right place. Building my fundamentals. I m very greatful to find a right teacher. Feels like mentor.
Phillip has been an extremely effective and professional instructor, with a sterling personality that makes lessons go by in no time flat. Lessons are well considered, and there's a genuine dialogue about what seems to work and what doesn't. I was nervous selecting an online teacher, but I've been pleased and most importantly musically fulfilled since beginning with Phillip and look forward to each week's lesson.
if you want a great easy experience take phillilp he is great to learn from and has good recommendations
Phillip's easy/going manner makes for a smooth lesson
awesome teacher, even more awesome pianist, I feel totally comfortable and happy with his ability to turn me into as good a piano player as I want to be no matter how high I want to go
Greta teacher.
Enjoyed my first lesson. Great teacher.looking forward for the next one
Best instructor ever! Very kind and patient. Thank you Phillip!
Phillip is a great teacher, kind, encouraging and experienced. He really knows how to make a student comfortable and loving music. He has been helping my younger daughter prepare piano competition online, starting from song selection to now perfect her piece. He is not only teaching her how to play the piece but also to understand the music theory associated with the piece, as well as the needed techniques and practice to master the piece correctly. My daughter enjoys very much learning from Phillip and gradually gains confidence in playing her piece. It is evident that Phillip enjoys teaching his students and knows how to guide them based on their levels. Thank you so much, Phillip!
My daughter had her first online lesson today with Phillip. She was nervous meeting someone new. His friendly patient personality helped her feel at ease as he shared his knowledge with her. Thank you Phillip!
5 STARS! EXCELLENT TEACHER!
he is a really good teacher.
First lesson went well. I look forward to learning more from Phillip.
Very good
I love my weekly lessons with Phillip! He is a warm and engaging teacher who works well with older students. He is patient and kind and he always has a smile (even when the notes are clanky). I highly recommend Phillip for the older student.
I have a better understanding of controlling my voice after taking lessons with Phillip. Where as before I was singing very sloppy lol. Very nice and helpful. Would totally recommend Phillip.
Philip is a wonderful musician and teacher - patient, knowledgeable, talented, and a fun personality!! What a blessing to have found him for my daughter.
Great instructor!
Outstanding!
All that I expected.
Philip is amazing! He is very professional and patient. Definitely recommend him and look forward to more sessions!
I was very nervous, but The lesson was wonderful! I’m looking forward to the next one!
I had a great experience! Phillip was extremely patient and engaging during lessons and very often went above and beyond to provide me with music and vocal exercises. He has a vast knowledge of music; I learned so much about voice, more than I realized there is to know about singing. Phillip has an energetic, but easy going, personality and great sense of humor. This was my first time singing in front of someone and I appreciated his kindness and encouragement. I highly recommend him!!!
He is the the best !! Always providing details and listening to the students
Really enjoying my voice lessons with Phillip. He’s super knowledgeable and will answer any of my questions. I feel like I’m learning a lot really quickly with Philip!
Phillip is a really good instructor! My son likes him very much!
Phillip is the right teacher for Ben! We are lucky to get the right one on our very first try!
I have participated in Phillip's ****** online Live group classes recently and I have not been disappointed. Phillip takes his time to introduce new material and ensures that his students understand the material. He is very easy going and demonstrates the skill set of what a pianist should be able to do. I would highly recommend Phillip as a private teacher or recommend his ****** Live group classes.
Today was my first lesson and Philip was an awesome instructor!
Very Awesome person and instructor! Highly recommended!
Excellent first lesson. Phillip is great to work with.
I was a little nervous because I haven't really sung for anyone in about ten years but Phillip is very relaxed and made me feel at ease immediately. I'm really glad I decided to start training my voice again!
Very detailed, class packed with info. Went at my pace! Professional and knowledgeable!
Best teacher ever
Was really anxious as an adult starting something new and different but he put my mind at ease and I have learned a lot already.
He knows what he's teaching and he made the lesson a lot of fun!
great teacher
Phillip was very patient with me, and tried to teach me everything he knew. I could sense his passion!
learned alot
A lot of fun
Great teacher
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Awesome
I learn so much.
Phillip is a great teacher! He customizes his approach to what you need and gives you exercises to practice at home between lessons (going out of his way)!
Great Instructor
Much better than Skype - so many options and better visual.
Great instructor
" Thank you so much Lord for this blessing", was all I said when I left Phillip's home. Singing with Phillip today was great, he was encouraging, none judgmental, easy to understand, patient and he seems very experience and very knowledgeable . My experience with Phillip today gives me the empowerment to go forward and persuade my long time dream of learning to sing and become a musician
We just had our first lesson and Philip was great. Connected with my son and explained things in a very understandable way. Good balance between theory and practical exercises. Also was excellent at communicating with me prior to the lesson to learn more about my son and introduce himself.
Philip understood what I am looking for and my goals. He was easy to follow and explains the lesson well.
Phillip is patient, and teaches with clarity.
My sone loved him and was happy and singing at the end so thats a success
Great experience, great instructor. Looking forward to more lessons
Gotta say my first official singing lesson (I've sung a lot for fun and school band I made) but never a lesson per say. And he was very patient, very flexible, definitely one of if not the best tutor on the site would recommend to anyone levels beginner-expert and anything in between. 100%
Awesome Class!
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What a great experience! I had my apprehensions about online lessons but it was perfect! No more having to drive them to lessons.... woo hooo!
As usual, Phiilip is very patient and supportive of our daughter taking piano lessons for the first time. He makes her very comfortable, which is not easy with a 6-year-old, and she leaves the lesson wanting to practice and learn more.
Our 6-year-old daughter was nervous about her first piano lesson, but immediately Phillip made her feel comfortable and interested in learning. His manner and positive encouragement seem well-suited to teaching children.
Excellent!!!!
Excellent
Great with kids (and moms). Philip clearly enjoys teaching and is extremely well knowledgable. Thanks for sharing your time and expertise Philip. We are grateful to move our kids further into the world of music. Thank you for the piano lesson. (Nathaniel, age 6)
Very friendly, great energy
You were a good teacher and I hope you like us. (Christopher Ray, age 10)
Thoroughly enjoyed my first lesson! Thanks Phillip!
Great! funny, comfortable around, and kid friendly. Jigmey
I've enjoyed learning with Philip. He's a good teacher with a great way of delivery. All is well. Walter
It was wonderful meeting Phillip this morning. I found him to be very welcoming, extremely animated and encouraging. I felt very comfortable with him. I'm looking forward to our time together very much. Great first experience, Phillip! You are a keeper!! Cathy
My Son Likes him a lot.He is excellent, He knows how to deal with a 5 year kid even when it is online, nice teacher and totally recommend him.
Had my first lesson today and it was excellent, I enjoyed it, nice teacher and totally recommend him.
My daughter really liked her first class with Philip. She says he explained everything clearly. Looking forward for next classes Excellent !!
Gifted, outstanding and encouraging teacher. As a begining adult student in vocal training,5 I could have asked for no better. I am very pleased indeed. Linda Garrison Webster
Mr Phillip is awesome! He takes the time to build a relationship and connect with my grandchild. He is a foundational teacher and doesn't take shortcuts. He also works hard and is dedicated professional.
Phillip is very helpful and kind to my two kids (7 and 9). He is very patient and encouraging. My kids are eager to take piano lessons every week.
My son has taken piano lessons for several years. He had lost interest for awhile but due to a move we found Phillip. Having Phillip teach him piano has got him excited about piano again. Phillip has gone out of his way to help my son find music and get him ready for a piano audition in hopes to get a scholarship to college next year. I highly recommend Phillip to teach you or your child piano. He is very knowledgeable and talented as well as helpful and kind.
good experience, considering skype issues but I think we will work well together.
Phillip is awesome, he is by far the best vocal instructor I've ever had! I'm a 27 year old male who decided to start up voice lessons again to complement my guitar playing. I'm so glad that I chose Phillip as my instructor. He knows more about singing and how to sing than any instructor I've ever had. He's great!
Phillip is a wonderful teacher for children. Both my boys enjoy piano lessons and I believe it's because of Phillip!
Lessons are going well. Phillip is an excellent teacher.
Feedback for Phillip F. It has been a pleasurable experience taking lessons from Phil. He is very knowledgeable and has a passion for what he does.
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Teaching Style
I have experience teaching since 1995 while I was still in college. I primarily use Alfred and "Faber & Faber" piano methods for beginners. I teach how to read music, understand the theory behind the music, and the technique needed in a patient atmosphere at the pace of the student. I also teach you how the piano works and the different types of pianos as well as the history of keyboards used for different classical music. The lessons are geared toward the goals of the student no matter what level is desired.
