With an emphasis in technique and music theory, Adin specializes in teaching piano, acoustic guitar, and electric bass to students of all ages and skill levels. Whether a student is starting their musical journey and learning how to read music, a adult is learning a new guitar chord while developing their ear, a teenager is learning advanced classical piano, or a child is composing and learning to make up their own song--his greatest joys as a teacher are (1) when students accomplish something they didn't think they could,  and  (2) when they use their skills to encourage other people.

After teaching private piano, guitar, and bass lessons for the last 6 years in the Iowa City area, he and his family moved to Washington in 2025.  Having trained as a pianist his whole life and being a self-taught guitarist & bassist for a decade, you could say he likes music. Sometimes he even sings in his sleep, allegedly.

Normally this webpage is the place for him to sell himself and brag about the IMTA competitions he won or gigs he had or who he has rubbed shoulders with musically and all that impressive résumé stuff, but that seems a little weird to him. Instead, here are some lessons he has learned in his musical journey that he makes sure to impart to all his students....

His first piano teacher taught him to enjoy learning something new. Candy and stickers helped. Everyone learns differently.

His second piano teacher taught him to push through even when learning wasn't as fun as it had been when he had started. It turns out becoming good at fun things requires effort. Students learn different things from different teachers.

His third piano teacher, Patty Leier, introduced him to IMTA (Iowa Music Teachers Association) and taught him how to play the piano beautifully instead of merely playing the correct notes. She also modeled that teaching music isn't all about making money.  She provided lessons to Adin when he couldn't afford to pay her adequately. Studying in her studio inspired Adin to have his own teaching studio one day.

His fourth piano teacher helped him receive a Bachelor's Degree in Music from the University of Iowa. Studying under Dr. Réne Lecuona, Adin learned to "become his own piano teacher" through continual learning and growth as a musician. She taught Adin that growing as a musician takes time and effort, for talent cannot replace hard work. It took him a few years to realize this after some reflection.

Ten years into being a pianist, Adin had developed tendonitis in each of his arms and had to re-learn how to play piano again. Dr. Lecuona taught him that it IS actually possible to play the piano (and guitar too, for that matter) without frequent shooting arm pain. Who knew? Nowadays he makes sure to catch "unseen" habits and teach proper technique to his pianists and acoustic and bass guitarists as often as he can.

His point here is that there were some pretty great teachers, parents, and friends behind all his musical growth and success. He hopes he can be great "passing chord" in his student's journey, just like the teachers he had.

He may not be the best teacher for you or your student, and is content with that! There are plenty of other great teachers in the area who he collaborates with and recommends. If you'd like to inquire about lessons with him, you may do so here!

When not teaching, you’ll likely find me spending time with my growing family, working on musical stuff for our church, making a spreadsheet for fun, jamming with someone or practicing something, or making new friends.