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I have been teaching music since 2000, and piano and composition full time since 2008.
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I began my teaching career as a private lesson teacher in 2000. Then I advanced into the private schools from grades k-12 from 2001-2003. During this time I taught children that had special needs. They became one of my best students. I taught in public schools as well in 2008. I did private lessons for six years in between from 2003-09.
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Each of my students learns to read music, practices sight singing, and learns solfege. In my opinion, these are the neccessary fundamentals to being a great singer AND musician! Each student also does warm ups including breathing exercises, vocal technique exercises, and vocalises. Picking repertoire is always a lot of fun, and the choice of song is a shared decision between teacher and student! I try to tailor the lesson and approach to each individual student.
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For 5 to 6 year old beginners, I create an individualized lesson plan based on observing the student's learning style, strengths and weaknesses as well as personality. For the first 4 or more lessons, this includes my own big-note, large-symbol work sheets and simple songs. Next, and with older or more advanced students, I use a combination of lesson, technique and performance method books (Faber, Bastien, Hal Leonard), a scale/chording book and adjunct material consisting of songs the student wants to learn such as pop/rock, movie themes, holiday and theme music, and classical, to maintain interest and enjoyment. Adults express their interests to me, and I tailor the lessons so they can reach their goals, keeping the lessons captivating. Many adults who have had several years of lessons want to learn to interpret chord symbols so they can play just the melody in the right hand and chords in the left hand. From my extensive jazz and improvisation background, I excel and delight in teaching this skill.
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My teaching experience began in 2002 when I began my private lesson studio. Since 2002, I have obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Music and Education, where I have taught publically and privately a myriad of students ranging from 4 years old-adults. I teach a variety of music and methods, but most importantly I teach my students HOW to practice. Oftentimes, students like an instrument but become discouraged by unguided practice and end up quitting music. I teach my students a variety of methods and techniques to create a daily practice time that is encouraging, effective, and filled with progress!
16 Years
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41,456+
Happy Customers
10,769
Cities with Students
3,123
Teachers in Network
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