CERTIFIED TUNELARK INSTRUCTOR
Meghan S.
Piano
Meghan teaches video chat lessons from her studio in New Orleans LA.
Meghan S. has made a name for herself in New Orleans as one of the city’s most sought-after and respected pianists, songwriters and music instructors. She currently performs with Leroy Jones, Mark Braud, and Charlie Gabriel’s Preservation Hall All-Stars. While the majority of her performances are in New Orleans, she has performed at international festivals including the Montreux Jazz Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival, and Bourbon Festival Paraty. Nationally, she has performed at Lincoln Center, the New Orleans Superdome and Seattle's Benaroya Hall.
Meghan’s passion for songwriting shines through her work. She is the recipient of the ASCAP Louis Armstrong Scholar Composition Award, as well as the Svenson Jazz Composition Award. Her songs can be heard in several episodes of NCIS: New Orleans.
Meghan teaches beginning piano students as well as more advanced students who wish to explore jazz and pop styles through theory, technique, and creative exercises.
Meghan is a Certified Tunelark Piano Instructor
Meghan has been background-checked and vetted by Tunelark’s admissions team.
Videos from Meghan
Leroy Jones Quintet - Go Down To New Orleans - YouTube
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Johnaye Kendrick Duo with Meghan Swartz - Just Squeeze Me (But Don't Tease Me) - YouTube
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What Meghan's students are saying
“Meghan has taught piano to my children for nine years. She has the patience and pedagogical skills to keep younger students engaged and motivated. She was as adept at keeping my 8-year-old beginner on-task as she is helping my 18-year-old prepare for college music auditions. Meghan is kind, dependable, and knowledgeable. I highly recommend Meghan as a teacher for all levels and ages.” ~ Christine T.
“Meghan has been teaching my children piano for five years, and we feel incredibly fortunate to have her as an instructor. She is patient and kind, but still able to keep her students on task. She is consistent and reliable, as well. My son has a very eclectic music taste, and Meghan has gone above and beyond to find him songs that he is excited to learn. She has also taken the time to rearrange songs as needed. Meghan is an accomplished musician and composer, so she is able to offer guidance from the perspective of a successful practicing artist. Meghan is an outstanding person and teacher!” ~ Corie T.
“Taking jazz piano lessons under Meghan Swartz throughout my high school career skyrocketed my musical knowledge and piano abilities. Her lessons were always an extremely enjoyable and welcoming setting for musical exploration. Meghan’s harmonic and improvisational wisdom heavily shaped me into the piano player I am today, and taking lessons with her is a huge reason why I received a full-ride music scholarship at LSU. She is a mentor and the type of teacher who inspires you.” ~ Brie T.
Book a trial lesson with Meghan
Trial lessons are $25 off, and you can book one for yourself or for a child.
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About Tunelark:
A diverse community of exceptional teachers. Tunelark connects students with world-class educators for 1-on-1 virtual lessons. Teachers in our community have been hand-picked from a large pool of applicants, and every teacher has been vetted and background-checked.
The instructors you’ll choose from range from young beginner student specialists to Juilliard grads and Carnegie Hall performers. They all have two things in common: They are experienced music educators, and they are talented musicians in their own right.
Our vision is to help our students connect with their intrinsic love of music and follow their curiosity to grow as musicians and people.
The power of 1-on-1 lessons
Nothing beats learning directly from an expert musician. The right teacher can inspire us, guide us, and answer our endless questions as we reach forward to master musical skills.
The convenience of home
Learning from home via Zoom is relaxing and extremely convenient. Scheduling lessons is easy and flexible. Learn from the comfort of your at-home practice environment.
Virtual lessons: effective & fun
1-on-1 video chat lessons have been proven to be extremely effective. Communicating via video chat requires more focus which leads to better results.
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