Private Lessons
Contact Dr. Finlay for information on how to set up piano lessons.
Expert Pianistic Advice — Wherever You Are!
Whether you're across the globe or right here in Chicago, I’ve got you covered. I'm fully set up for remote consultations via Zoom, and if you're local, we can meet in person at my Lakeview studio.
Use the form below to set up your session — I look forward to working with you.
Meeting you where you are
Improve your technical proficiency no matter where you are in your journey. Benefit from expert technical, artistic, and practice advice. Whether you are a professional musician or looking for your first piano teacher, or anything in between, you are most welcome in my studio.
Injury Consultations
Set up a consultation with Dr. Michael Finlay for in-depth, piano-specific guidance on how to retrain and return to healthy playing!
Please Note: This is not medical advice, and I do not provide diagnoses or treatment plans for any injury or ailment. Your first stop should always be your doctor or physical therapist.
However, many medical professionals aren’t trained to evaluate piano technique—that’s where I come in. I’ll help you identify technical patterns that may be contributing to strain or injury, and work with you to develop healthier, more sustainable movement at the keyboard.
Understanding Root Causes
I will provide detailed explanations of the most common injuries, including tendinitis and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. I can help you understand your injury and point you to the right resources to help restore you to full pianistic health.
Evaluation Sessions
Based on your symptoms, repetoire, and a playing sample, I will help narrow down what you may be doing at the piano to have led to your injury and give you guidance on what you can change to prevent such in the future.
Contact
Reach out for personalized injury prevention consultations tailored specifically for pianists. Let's enhance your performance.