Piano Flow Program — Create and Elevate
6-Month Intensive, January through June
Whether you are new to piano or a seasoned professional looking to move away from the score through improvisation and composition, come and be a part of a fun getaway and become a well-rounded, ful.
Think of this experiential group intensive as a visit to your own sound spa~ a small island of sanity to brighten your week.
Let's get you off the page, and into the flow!
Let's get you off the page, and into the flow!
Where we’ll meet:
At least 3 times a month from January through June, we will have online group meetings under Paula's guidance. These will include group instruction, expert guest teachers, master classes, and personal Q&A time. Don't worry, playing in front of the class is optional! Also includes access to pre-recorded materials and personal feedback from Paula.
What we’ll learn:
Simple, fun exercises and technical concepts that will get you playing piano creatively and in a coordinated way. We will learn basic improv, composition, optional yoga classes, positive mindset and relaxation tools, and a more relaxed, fluid piano technique. You will walk away from the class with valuable skills for your new, creative outlet.
Who we’ll meet:
Guest Instructors.
Highly specialized guest instructors will help take you to the next level, in piano and in life!
Learn from master teachers in the fields of mindset, improvisation, and piano technique.
Here is a sampling of past guest instructors.
Damon Valentino
Damon is a respected high-performance coach- trained in performance psychology- and a skilled group facilitator/trainer.
"My job is to find your strengths and help you build your life so that you are aligned with your purpose and poised to grow"~ Damon
Debbie Poyres
Debbie is a world-class jazz pianist and improvisation teacher and has headlined all over the SF Bay Area including SF Jazz Center, Standford Jazz Festival, Yoshi's Jazzclub, the Healdsburg Jazz Festival, and the Piedmont Piano Company. She earned a teaching credential in Jazz Studies and became fluent in Dutch while teaching jazz in the Netherlands.
Irina Gorin
Known for her remarkable ability to teach technical foundations and imaginative musical expression, Irina Gorin- creator of Tales of a Musical Journey, has established herself as one of the most prominent piano pedagogues in the world. Her students have won international competitions and awards, and her Youtube channel has over 12,000 subscribers.
Who it’s for
The Piano Flow- Create and Elevate intensive is ONLY for people who:
Have an open mindset about creativity and your own potential, and are coachable.
Already play piano at some level.
Are curious about how to create your own music at the piano.
Are interested in having a relaxed, focused, positive mindset.
Are ready to have fun.
If you can do these five things, you are ready to grow and expand your creativity!
The Piano Flow- Create and Elevate intensive is a transformative, highly individualized program for pianists of all ages and levels who want to get away from the written music and take their piano playing and/or teaching to the next level.
This intensive is not for those who want to dive deep into specific styles like jazz and blues. Paula can point you in the direction of master teachers in this area if you need guidance! This course focuses on beginning, free-flowing exploration and creativity.
Your host, Paula Dreyer
Paula will show you the steps she took to go from a classically trained pianist who was heavily reliant on the score, to the composer of an original, solo album and a series of piano books.
"I don't have words to describe how happy I am about our progress in just a few short months, and how grateful I am for your work. Thank you, Paula!" ~ happy client
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Hello, piano players! I am Paula Dreyer and throughout my life, piano has been my guiding light. In fact, I named my recent original, solo album Central Star for exactly that reason! I love to compose and improvise my "Musical Meditations".
Creating at the piano gives me a therapeutic sense of peace and calm during my full and sometimes hectic life as a mother of two young daughters. While I feel that I was born to compose and improvise, it wasn't always that way. I actually did not start improvising until I was in my 20s! Now, I can't imagine getting through life without it.
Creating didn't come naturally at first and I had to learn my own way to find freedom and expression at the piano. This is exactly what I am going to be teaching you during Piano Flow. Regardless of your level, you will learn how to unlock your creative voice so that the piano is your tool for self-expression, not a place that leaves you feeling frustrated. Let's make some music together and get into the creative flow!
My goal is to inspire, empower, and connect individuals through music. I believe we all have a unique, musical voice that can be used to express core emotions and spark imaginations. My teaching methods and globally successful Little Gems for Piano series have been recognized and awarded internationally.
Now, I want to help bring your piano playing to the next level, one creative skill at a time. Join us to develop a new therapeutic, creative outlet that could last a lifetime!
"Paula infuses her music with perfectly phrased emotion. The only problem I have is keeping up with her brilliance."~world-renowned choreographer Kevin Jenkins
“Paula has a unique gift. She is able to get piano teachers who have never improvised before to feel comfortable improvising for the first time in front of a huge group of piano teachers!”
~Dongyang Yu, translator (during a tour throughout China)
Meet Selena.
Selena has been a longtime, dedicated Piano Flow-er.
Here she is, teaching her husband how to improvise off of a Piano Flow prompt.
Selena has shown so much bravery and growth during the program and is starting to create her own arrangements!
Meet Emily.
Emily is a wonderful pianist and teacher in Michigan.
She found her creative voice during the Piano Flow program and suddenly found herself improvising freely in cafes.
She created some beautiful compositions during Piano Flow and hopes to one day share them with students and teachers.
Using my welcoming, comforting style, discover your own relaxing, ambient sound worlds at the piano.
After spending years discovering my creative voice, I discovered a framework that I can't wait to share with you to help you finally feel like a complete musician.
Feel rejuvenated and refuel your soul through Piano Flow! Let's flow together.
Imagine creating improvs just like this Piano Flow student!
She’s exploring ideas from the Film Music Formula, using a pattern she learned in Piano Flow.
Paula is a brilliant, caring and generous leader into what for me is the great unknown: improvisation!
~Joyce C. - Piano Flow Student
The Nitty Gritty
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Wednesdays over Zoom. At least 3 per month.
Time: 9-10am PST (Novice Piano Flow )
10:15-11:15am PST (Advanced Piano Flow)
Dates: January 10- June 26, 2024
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BASIC- $2100 for all sessions and FB Group Support
Looking for extra support?
SILVER- $3000 includes 1 private session per month, plus all group sessions and FB support
PREMIUM- $3800 includes 2 private sessions per month, plus all group sessions and FB support.
PAYMENT PLANS:
Reach out if you would like another option or need financial assistance.
BASIC PAYMENT PLAN- pay $350 monthly in 6 installments.
SILVER- pay $500 monthly in 6 installments
PREMIUM- pay $650 monthly in 6 installments
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Do I have to attend live? No all sessions are recorded for lifetime access.
Do I have to have experience improvising? No! You just need to know your basic scales and chords and have an open mindset. I have never had a student who could not handle the material.
What if I’m a different level than other students? That’s fine. I offer tiered instruction, with many different options so you can feel comfortable working within your level and stretching yourself.
How much time do I need to practice? We are all busy. Some people put no extra time in and some put in an hour a day. It is up to you and your lifestyle and depends on what you want to get out of the program. Some people simply enjoy the live time together while others create full arrangements and compositions. Anything goes.
What ages are appropriate? This program has served people ages 12-82. The most important thing is you can generally play the piano and you are open hearted and kind and supportive of others.
How do I know if I’m Novice or Advanced? If you are comfortable in all keys and know your scales, chords, and arpeggios at the drop of a hat, you’re ready for the Advanced level. If you’re newer to piano and are still developing these foundational skills, you’re ready for Novice. In the Novice level, we’ll also learn some of the Little Gems for Piano pieces and work on improvising off of them.
Reach out if you have other questions!
Fear not, financial aid is available to those in need!
Reach out with questions - financial or otherwise.
Not happy in Piano Flow? It’s extremely rare, but if it happens, you can back out of the program and get refunded.
You have nothing to lose but your creative freedom at the piano. Now is the time to come and flow with us! :)
I Believe
that with proper guidance, all people can have music making as a therapeutic, creative outlet that will greatly enrich and enhance their lives.
Register now for the supportive 'Piano Flow' course and find out how to create and elevate! –Paula
My simple composition "Starlight" was created spontaneously.
Performed by Ballet5:8 in Chicago and Milwaukee.
Want to try a mini Piano Flow experience?
Piano Connect Recordings have ten sessions led by the world’s most loved creative piano teachers, including an hour long Piano Flow session where you will learn some gorgeous improvisations from the Piano Flow Intensive.
Still not sure?
Anyone is welcome to audit a Piano Flow class for free at any time.
If you decide to register and are not completely satisfied, you may back out of the program, no questions asked.
You have nothing to lose but your creative freedom at the piano.
Not ready for the full Piano Flow Program?
Introducing - Mini Piano Flow, coming soon!
Mini Piano Flow is the only subscription that delivers monthly lessons on creative piano playing straight to your email inbox.
As a member of Mini Piano Flow, you’ll finally feel like a “real” musician. You’ll see through the “mystery” of improvising and start flowing effortlessly at the piano.
And you’ll learn techniques, tools, and exercises that you can implement immediately and use forever.
Stay tuned for details, coming to your inbox in 2024!