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Instruments: Piano
I am a piano teacher with 17 years of teaching experience and a lifelong love of music and people. I work with students of all ages, from as young as 3 years old through adults and seniors, including students in their 70s. I previously performed and played in church settings and have always enjoyed sharing music in ways that bring people together. I currently teach in my in-home studio in Marine City, Michigan, which is a colorful, relaxed, and welcoming space designed to help students feel comfortable and at ease. Read More
Instruments: Piano Organ Synthesizer Keyboard
I rely on Alfred's Piano Library as it's proven to be a thorough approach to learning, exercising and memory. After some discussions about what resonates with the student, we will both explore options we can really dig into and present in concert format later. I will also introduce counter material for a better overall perspective of how things work, why they do and don't work (depending on the setting) and to better understand those same elements in different contexts. Read More
Instruments: Piano Oboe Bassoon
I believe everyone has a song in their heart, and I take it upon myself to give them the tools to make it come to life. Every student needs to learn the basic fundamentals of music theory, ear training, rhythm and dexterity. However, experience has shown me how differently people learn, so I zone in on what works best for the student and customize lessons towards their own goals and strengths. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Keyboard Acoustic Guitar
For young students just beginning, I use a system of "music play" which includes games and engaging activities for the child to become interested in music. I borrow heavily from both Music Learning Theory and the Orff Method, as well as include games and ideas that I have found to be creative and educational. After this stage of learning, I start students on basic notation and sight reading, and learning what the notes on the page mean. Read More
Instruments: Piano
For very young beginning students, I typically start with Faber Piano Adventures, and for older beginners, the Faber Accelerated Piano Adventures or Hal Leonard Adult Learner Series. Once the student has shown an understanding of basic theory and technique, classical repertoire will be introduced, along with level appropriate arrangements of the student's choice music. It's important that the student is taught how to practice a piece effectively to continue growing musically in between lessons, so that lessons can be used to find areas for improvement, and to learn new concepts and material. Read More
Instruments: Piano
I'm a passionate and focused instructor who loves working with students and sharing my love of music. In 2020, I graduated from Catholic Distance University with an associate's degree in liberal arts. In 2022, I obtained my bachelor's degree with a double major in history and English. Right now, I am working towards an associate's degree in philosophy from Franciscan University. Even though I have a great love for the liberal arts, I also have a great love for music as well. Read More
Instruments: Piano Drums Synthesizer Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion
I have a dynamic and flexible teaching style and personality. It’s important for me to assess what kind of learner and individual each of my students is, and that informs how I form my lessons. I prefer to set goals for my students based on what they would like to achieve, and what inspires them to want to continue their musical studies. My broad base of knowledge can offer a complete understanding of the art and science of music. Read More
Instruments: Piano Trumpet Trombone Euphonium French Horn Tuba Music
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
The most challenging part of becoming a great musician is to tell a story through the music you create while playing. I encourage my students to create a narrative which they want to express when playing music.
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
For most of my brass students, except for French Horn, I use the Rubank Method to start, then the Kopprasch 60 selected Studies which is a great method for technical and musical mastery. For my Horn Students I start with the Pottag-Hovey method and then the Kopprasch--this was the method my teacher used when I was a teenager starting out on the Horn. For my Piano students I start with the Music Tree which is a visual based method and starts with the black keys, and they are easily recognizable on the keyboard. Soon after starting--depending on the age of the student--I use in parallel the Dozen a Day series. I use a lot of my own exercises and routines with my students which I often tweak for the needs of each individual student. I also have all of my students work on performance pieces which they can use for Festival and my annual recital where each students perform a solo and also in an ensemble piece which usually arrange for the group so that each student has a part which challenging, but within their reach at their current level. All of my students play scales and arpeggios and usually can play all major and minor scales within about 2 years. Playing scales is how one "learns" their instrument!
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
For Piano students warm ups start with scales and arpeggios--once a student get to that level. this can be 2-10 minutes depending on the level of the student. Then work on any new scales and/or arpeggios and then any routines I have given them 3-7 minutes. This is followed by practicing the exercises from whatever method they are using, followed by the performance piece they are working on. I encourage students to practice every day. If they are short on time a short warm-up 2-5 minutes is much better than no playing at all. At least 3 day a week students should practice for 20-40 minutes.
For brass students Students should always buzz the mouthpiece for 20 - 60 seconds--or more. In the first 30 seconds of playing they should reach to both the top and bottom of their range with either scales or arpeggios. this is followed some mastered scales and arpeggios. The warm-up should be 5-10 minutes total. The rest is the same as the piano students.
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