Holding an Associate of Science Degree with emphasis in Piano Performance and Educational Psychology through IECC, Alec is currently continuing his education with longterm aims of Doctorate in Music. Piano instructors to this point have included Paulette Pruitt of Fairfield Illinois, Dr. Linda Perry of the SIUe Piano Department, and MTNA Certified Master Teacher, Dr. Stephanie Owen of Lebanon Illinois.

Teaching Experience:
    Alec is a private instructor with six years of teaching experience. He is currently working as a freelance instructor, as well as at the Schmitt Music Center, Taylor Robinson Music Company and Musika. Mr. Exeter currently runs one of the largest lesson programs in the St. Louis area, is the store owner and program manager at Exeter Music in O'Fallon, Illinois, and has taught hundreds of individuals, all of whom have enjoyed very positive results.

    Specialties as an instructor include studies in: French Classical Technique, training in Educational Psychology, NLP based instruction techniques and an advanced specialization in Romantic Period music such as Chopin and Liszt.

    With regards to methodology, Alec is classically trained and puts an extremely high value on solid sight reading, concrete and practical knowledge of music theory and developing a strong sense of musicality. Proper instruction of theory and technique will be incorporated; scales, chords, arpeggios and cadences are all important priorities.  In addition to this, he is familiar with various styles of music and he makes it a priority that the learning experience is memorable and enjoyable by incorporating music and musical styles that are meaningful to each and every student.