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Celeste S In Home In Studio Teaches Online
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Instruments: Piano, Voice, Flute
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Folk, Gospel, Musical Theater, Opera, Showtunes, Spirituals

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Celeste S  
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In Home In Studio Teaches Online
Instruments: Piano, Voice, Flute
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Folk, Gospel, Musical Theater, Opera, Showtunes, Spirituals

Where I Teach:
In Your Home My Studio Online
Ages Taught: 7-80
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Degrees / Training / Special Info:

B.S., Bryan College, Music Education-Vocal M.A., James Madison University, Music Education-Kodaly

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12 years teaching experience

Kodaly certified

Special training for changing voices by John Cooksey

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VoiceCare Network training

Overview:
I'm a passionate, motivated instructor who loves working with students of all ages. In 2003, I graduated from Bryan College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education with a vocal emphasis and in 2011, I graduated from James Madison University with a Masters of Arts degree in Music Education with a Kodaly emphasis. I have performed in the past with the Fine Arts Chorale of Kansas City, Washington Kantorei, Choralis, Arundel Vocal Arts Society, the U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters, and the Three Rivers Dulcimer Society.
EXPERIENCE
My teaching experience dates back to my high school days and has continued through the past twelve years. I love seeking to discover the unique learning pathway for every individual student and tailoring lessons specificially to grow and enhance foundations that other teachers have already built. I have a number of students who compose their own original material and encourage others in that capacity as well. 
METHODS USED
For beginning piano students, I use Marilyn Lowe's Music Moves for Piano series. If a student already has purchased piano books or has piano books from an older sibling, I would not ask the student to purchase more books until we had used what they already had to its full capacity. For adults and older beginners (piano and voice), I try to find out what the student is interested in, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons engaging and fun, no matter their ability level. I had one beginning piano student who wanted to learn "Fireflies" by Owl City, so her friends could sing it. So I wrote out the melody for her and then figured out chord progressions to accompany them. For beginning flute students, I use the Jump Right In series by Edwin Gordon. For beginning voice students, I seek to craft lessons to build on whatever the student is seeking to better.
LESSON STYLE
I am a very kinesthetic teacher. We move around the room a lot during lessons because piano, flute, and voice should be an extension of music that is first heard in the mind (inner hearing/audiation), so note playing/singing is not merely a muscle memory. We sing, tap, or clap 90% of music we learn before we attempt to play it on an instrument or sing it resonantly. Thinking through a vocal line and anticipating the high notes and the openness needed in the body/throat and the breath support needed will help the student discover an unknown freedom and give them tools to help transfer this into other songs.
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Jane Frustaci

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Celeste is wonderful, she is professional but has been someone who makes her comfortable to strive and grow with singing and fine tuning her gift, it's been a great confidence builder to have Celeste work with her.

Lindsey Raymond

5

Celeste is great with my 5yr old daughter, she loves going to her lessons

Michelle Rasoletti

5

Celeste is an awesome teacher. She is very motivating and professional. I am really enjoying my lessons.

William Cunion

5

Celeste is really good. She keeps my daughter interested and motivated by being very fun, but still manages to keep things on track!

Anne Mooney

5

Celeste is a wonderful enthusiastic teacher.

Anne Mooney

5

Celeste is professional and friendly. My son enjoys his lessons.

Jodi Lombardo

5

Celeste is,great to work with. She helps you find the emotion behind the music, the techniques & the stylings.

Chonda Saine

5

Celeste is very upbeat, patient and very knowledgeable. My daughter truly enjoys taking lessons with her.

Heba

5

My daughter loves her so much. Ms.Celeste is so smart of making my child love the piano class.

Alexanderbeeler

5

Celeste does an excellent job. She is extremely patient and creative in her approach. Her musical talent and enthusiasm for music create an environment perfect for learning piano. My child enjoys playing piano and looks forward to weekly lessons.

Aylazook

5

Celeste is a fantastic piano teacher! She is friendly, kind, professional, and very encouraging. My daughter excels under her instruction. My daughter has never played the piano before, so I'm grateful Celeste teaches more than just playing the keys; she teaches rhythm, poise, posture, and the combination of melody and harmony. I highly recommend Celeste to others.

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