Robert Hitz

Student favorite
2 Years Teaching on Lessonface
Classical Piano, Singing, Jazz Piano, New Age Piano, Piano Composition, Blues Piano, Musical Theatre, Contemporary Composition, Commercial Songwriting
5.0
(1 lesson review)
100+ lessons booked on Lessonface
Lesson Fees
$50.00 / 30 Minutes

About

[4.91 rating over 47 reviews from another lesson platform]

For 35 years I have been running my studio as a creative laboratory of music. A huge range of students have come as beginners and left as young artists as well as a host of adults who came to play or sing and have found that they too can compose, write songs, and perform professionally. And we have a great deal of FUN!

Reviews from Another Lesson Platform

October 9, 2023
In-person Lesson
kent

Amazing teacher!

June 6, 2023
In-person Lesson
Cinda

Awesome first meeting! I love his focus on combining theory/improvisation with a classic repertoire.

March 28, 2023
In-person Lesson
Michael

Really appreciate the great instruction without it being painful/intimidating, and left me with clear ideas on how to improve/practice in the time between lessons. Thanks!

September 2, 2021
Online Lesson
Saqif

Robert is an awesome teacher! Really encouraging, patient, and fun! I only signed up for singing, but Robert has taught me how to play piano and sing at the same time. You really get your bang for your buck :-) 10/10

June 22, 2021
In-person Lesson
Tyrique

My first session with Robert was pretty good. He's great with breaking down key points needs to improve my voice in higher registers.

December 17, 2020
Online Lesson
Mary K.

Robert makes learning fun!!

August 25, 2020
In-person Lesson
Kayden

He’s very experienced! Great choice

August 29, 2019
Online Lesson
Mary K.

amazing teacher

June 24, 2019
Online Lesson
Liam

wonderful and great personality!

June 17, 2019
Online Lesson
Jessica

Nice class! I like it and learnt a lot !

June 6, 2019
Online Lesson
Johans

My son enjoyed on his first session with Robert. He is great!

October 11, 2018
Online Lesson
charlotte

Robert is an amazing teacher. Classes are not some rote prescription. They flow with what you are learning and what you want to learn, yet with structure. He is a truly creative teacher. Plus he does not demand perfection instead encourages heart

September 5, 2018
Online Lesson
Ava

Robert is a great teacher. He listens and helps the student create and work towards achieving personal goals.

August 14, 2018
Online Lesson
Mary K.

Robert has made the piano come alive for me and I am so grateful. His teaching is lively and I have never experienced such wonder in music. The lessons are fun: they include singing, counting, improvising and sprinkling of basics. I love my lessons with Robert....

August 7, 2018
Online Lesson
Kim M.

Robert was great.I learn a lot about singing it was fun thanks lol kim

May 25, 2018
In-person Lesson
Alan T.

Outstanding first lesson. We determined my range and worked on exercises to increase it. Looking forward to the next lesson.

April 18, 2018
Online Lesson
charlotte

A unique method for teaching improve which is what I was looking for. More than improve it's a formate for learning the piano in a more organic and fun way.

March 29, 2018
Online Lesson
Mary K.

Robert is a wonderful teacher and makes learning fun

January 6, 2018
In-person Lesson
Bill

I just had my first piano lesson with Robert where he worked to improve my piano playing technique as well as expand my skills into other areas such as improvisation. The lesson went very well. I look froward to expanding my skills in future lessons.

January 2, 2018
Online Lesson
Beth G.

Robert is a very fun teacher who helped me relax, which is really important. He focused on the very areas I want to work on, and while this was only my first lesson, I feel like I’ll be making great progress. He’s also a very good musician, which is extremely important to me.

November 10, 2017
In-person Lesson
Mindy

Robert is so creative and positive. It had been 42 years since I took piano and Robert helped increase my confidence.

June 9, 2017
In-person Lesson
Neva

Very kind and encouraging and knowledgeable ! I really look forward to more lessons with him.

June 9, 2017
Online Lesson
Mary K.

Robert rocks!

May 28, 2017
In-person Lesson
Evan

My 5 year old has only taken 3 lessons but he really enjoys going to Mr Robert's place. He has a lot of fun and always come away so excited about what he has learned. Robert is very patient and his easy going method really brings Evan out of his shell.

April 25, 2017
In-person Lesson
Sarah

Working with Robert for the past several weeks has me wondering why I waited so long to sign up! He makes lessons entertaining by using games and improv as opposed to just exercises. I find my lessons challenging, but also fun and encouraging. I've always been insecure of my voice, but his gentle, non-judgmental, teaching method makes me at ease! I leave our sessions motivated and excited to work on new songs and exercises at home. Not only have I noticed improvements in my voice in such a short time, my band-mates have noticed as well. Can't recommend Robert enough!

March 26, 2017
In-person Lesson
Kevin

I am a beginner student at the age of 50. I have always wanted to Play the piano and Finally my wife treated me for me birthday. Robert is my instructor and God bless him for his patience ! I would recommend him to any one not only for piano lessons but to experience someone with the love of music in their soul . Thanks Robert~~

February 13, 2017
In-person Lesson
Jamaal G.

Best Instructor ever!!!!!!!!

January 19, 2017
In-person Lesson
Kaira J.

I really enjoyed my singing session with Robert. I had so much fun during my session, and felt confident for my audition. He is definitely a teacher who knows what he is doing and will make sure you learn while having fun. This definitely will not be my last session.

September 28, 2016
In-person Lesson
Elliot

Very friendly and knowledgeable.

November 20, 2015
In-person Lesson
Bryan M.

I have never had such a magical experience with solo singing and voice lessons. Today was nothing but perfect. I cannot wait to see what the future holds!

November 13, 2015
In-person Lesson
Lydia W.

My daughter liked her first lesson with Mr. Robert very much. He was very nice to her and made her comfortable. She is looking for to her next lesson.

November 10, 2015
In-person Lesson
Lauri

Piano Review for Robert Hitz As part of my goal in life is that when I turned 60 I wanted to have something creative that would enrich and fulfill the latter years of my life. Having watched my aging father play piano was an image I have always appreciated. My father had been my piano teacher as a child and I was ready to get back into piano. I found Robert Hitz, my piano teacher, through TakeLesson.com. I have been taking piano lessons with Robert now for 10 months. ****** really made it easy to find Robert who was only 5 miles from my home. It has been the best 10 months that was totally unexpected. What I didn’t experience as a child, that I do now, is I have a genuine love of music that feels inherently inside me. My father and son are both musicians and I now realize I must have a natural instinct for music and a love I never knew. Robert has made the experience absolutely wonderful with his natural gift for teaching and making you feel totally at ease when you feel totally illiterate and lacking confidence. While I learned piano as a child, I totally lost the ability to read music or remember any scales, chords or composition. Here is what’s great about Robert. You learn everything you need to learn, but in an unconventional style. He has taught me everything from chord progressions, scales, reading music and being able to totally improvise my own piano compositions. From understanding the basics, he has enabled me to just sit at the piano and make beautiful music that I create. My husband has been in total support and awe of how far I have come in the short 10 month time. I work full-time and truly have little time to practice. Again, Robert has a total appreciation for the busy life of his students and works around the fact that you may come back each week with having had little to no time to practice the prior lesson. One of the best parts of my lesson is when Robert “drives” and I get to play along improvising to his music. He picks a scale and we just play together. I call it doodling on the piano and it is really awesome to feel so free to just listen and play along making beautiful music together. I walk out of every lesson feeling so elated and motivated knowing I am getting better and better. Practicing is pure pleasure and dramatically reduces the stresses of life and work. I have a new appreciation for listening to music. I’m an avid power walker and now I listen to piano music while I walk. We fill our home with music and the stress levels just take a nose dive as soon as we put the music on. Listening to the intricacies of music has given me a total peace of mind that was unexpected and a true gift. Robert has a great following of talented and gifted piano and voice students of all ages (children, teens, college students and adults up into their 80’s). We have been to several of his student concerts. One of my favorite venues is the Cabaret in Germanos Restaurant in Little Italy. Great food, great music and so much fun to get to meet and listen to all of Robert’s students. Robert creates concerts all year round with his students either at his home or in around town. Such a great way to meet new and really interesting people that are different from your usual crowd of friends. If you are considering taking piano or voice lessons, go for it and meet Robert for yourself. I can’t say enough how great he is as a teacher and now a friend. Lauri P. Kane, MPH, ScD Dean P. Kane, MD, FACS Administrator, Center for Cosmetic Surgery and Medi-Spa 1 Reservoir Circle, Suite 201 Pikesville, MD 21208 410-602-3322 office 410-530-0808 cell [email protected] WWW.DrDeanKane.com

July 17, 2015
In-person Lesson
Scott M.

Wonderful instructor! Knowledgable, patient, and truly loves teaching. Best of all - the lessons are fun! I highly recommend him.

June 9, 2015
In-person Lesson
Colleen B.

My son is 4 and Robert is very good at interacting with him. He was able to promote his interest in music. Completely recommend!

November 4, 2014
In-person Lesson
Eszter B.

We LOOOOVE Mr. Robert! It's always a fun time, he is very patient, funny and truly an awesome teacher!

September 8, 2014
In-person Lesson
Cherie T.

Robert is a master in his field. He is a kind and gentle soul with a passion for music. He is gifted and talented and humble. That is a rare combination. He is also patient, understanding and entertaining. I have never had a better instructor. Robert is AWESOME! If you are interested in music, this is your man!!

April 20, 2013
Online Lesson
Thomas O.

Great Teacher He is great, listens to your voice and knows when and where you need to improve on.

February 27, 2013
Online Lesson
Barbara H.

Great resourses Great with kids and has a lot of patience. My grandaughter doesnt have to be told to do her lessons since she has been going to Robert she just does them on her own. I used Robert as a teacher for my son back in the 90s.

February 21, 2013
Online Lesson
Kurt D.

Robert is a brilliant pianist and teacher As a father of student I am very impressed with Robert's sensitivity to how each student learns best. He has the valuable skill of knowing when to push and when not to and always seems to find the right way of communicating whatever it is he is trying to teach. Kids require a lot patience and a willingness to respond to them at their level. Frankly, I would find it very difficult to do myself, but his patience seems endless and more than that you can tell he gets great satisfaction from what he does . As a result, my daughter has blossomed into quite a performer with a deep love of music and ongoing interest in learning more.

August 31, 2008
Online Lesson
shifraN

Easy to see that he loves music and people Mr. Hitz was gracious with his time and eager to assist us. He was willing to accommodate our special requests such as traveling to our site and teaching particular music.

March 8, 2022
Online Lesson
Janice

Rated this class 5 stars.

July 29, 2020
Online Lesson
Alex

Rated this class 5 stars.

March 27, 2020
Online Lesson
William

Rated this class 5 stars.

June 18, 2019
Online Lesson
Mercy C.

Rated this class 4 stars.

June 12, 2019
Online Lesson
T

Rated this class 5 stars.

May 2, 2019
Online Lesson
Michael (.

Rated this class 5 stars.

March 20, 2018
Online Lesson
Piya B.

Rated this class 5 stars.

Teaching Style

Creativity, skill and love of music are the key elements that I work to encourage in every student. Over the years my teaching has evolved and I find it gratifying to take people far beyond their own expectations while helping them achieve their goals. I believe everyone is musical and just needs the right key to tap into their own creativity. For beginners it's important to study with an excellent teacher. Setting a solid and creative foundation makes all the difference! For advanced players studying with a great artist takes you greater artistry. 

Weekly private lessons focus on technical skills in either piano, voice (or a combination of both) and a strong musical foundation. Theory and Ear Training are fundamentals that are embedded in this approach to developing a complete musician and artist. I have over 30 years experience working with students as young as 3 and old as 85! Often multiple generations in a family study together making for a rich family experience.

Curriculum

Piano - Classical, Jazz, Blues and Improvisation. Current students are beginners to professional musicians and music teachers. Voice – I am an accomplished vocal coach and songwriter and currently work with a wide variety of singers from young beginners to professionals who look to develop through ear training, singing and songwriting. In a unique way I guide people to become better performers and musicians through the combination of voice, piano and composition. I work with students as young as 3 or 4 and into their 80’s. It’s important to begin with an excellent teacher from the start to set a good foundation and to have the ability to develop as quickly and thoroughly as possible. I enjoy working with beginners as well as accomplished musicians. I also believe that music is one of the great joys of life and that lessons should be FUN!

Credentials & Affiliations

Master of Music

Syracuse University

September 1982 - May 1984

Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance

Peabody Conservatory of the Johns Hopkins University

September 1978 - May 1982

American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers

April 1996

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than 480,000 US composers, songwriters, lyricists and music publishers. The ASCAP is committed to nurturing music makers throughout their careers.