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I have been teaching privately part time for five years. It is important to me that beginning students practice their instrument at least fifteen minutes per day, whether it is their goal to one day major in music or to play pop tunes for fun. Each student's goals are different so each student's lessons will be different! In addition to teaching privately, I have coached groups at the Lamont School of Music Pre-College Summer Academy, where I was Assistant to the Director. I now work with teens at the CU Denver Summer Music Program.
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For beginning flute students, I typically start with the Rubank Method Books. I will have the student begin with the Elementary book and then progress to the Intermediate book followed by the Advanced book. As the student progresses I will also begin introducing solo pieces to add to their repertoire approriate for possible recitals. For adult students and more advanced players I will add etude books and other exercise books along with the Rubank Method Books. For beginning piano students, I typically start with the Faber Piano Adventures Series. Within each lesson I work on scales, technique, intonation, and musicality. I use these in each piece that is studied. I usually use a lesson book and a solo book so that the student can receive adequate instruction in all these areas. As the student progresses, other exercise books are added into the lesson. Within the lessons I apply music theory and history to their pieces and take into consideration age level so as not to overwhelm them. I believe it is important to understand these concepts as you progress in order to play the pieces in the correct styles. My practice time requirements for students vary based on level of proficiency. I want the students to enjoy learning, develop a love for music, and have fun in their lessons.
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I ask all of my students to be prepared for their lessons with a notebook and pencil for lesson notes and assignments. I ask them to bring any materials they have and will often recommend books and supplemental material I have had success with. I believe in writing down notes that help students understand what they are learning, exactly what students should practice, and setting goals for their practice and overall progress. I have judged solo contests and have rarely had a private student achieve less than a 1st Place rating. Most of my private students achieve "Superior" rating at solo and ensemble contests. Good communication and genuine concern for the students needs, desires and goals will always be my focus.
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I started teaching voice, flute, and piano in 2004 while I was at University of Idaho. I knew immediately that this was something I was meant to do. I love working with students of all ability levels and ages! Each lesson is so different depending on what background the students has, what genres of music they like, voice type, etc. Not only is it a learning experience for my students, but for me as well! I encourage my students to not only learn their preferred music styles, but also to explore those that they are less familiar with, often classical music. I find this approach not only opens their eyes to a genre of music that has many beautiful pieces of music in it, but also improves their abilities in their preferred genres as well!
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I am a very flexible teacher and have experice with students at all different paces. I like to set realistic goals for my students and keep them motivated. It is very important to me that my students feel like they are succeding in music and excited about playing music. I believe a good way of doing that is to acknowledge their accomplishments and to praise their progress.
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