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I have been teaching private music lessons for over 10 years. I have taught all ages, from 5 years old to 70 years old. I also have experience teaching at the college level, and I have taught 2 masterclasses at DePaul University, as well as an oboe methods class at the same school. Actually, when I began college in 2004, I began as a music education teacher, because I thought that teaching would be a great career choice. From those 2 years as a music education major, I picked up valuable teaching skills, including classroom management, how to use technology, and lesson planning. Eventually I became a performance major because I loved music so much, that I wanted to make sure I would be able to perform it to the best of my ability. In my studies as a performance major, I also took many courses devoted specifically to pedagogy. My students benefit from both worlds of study.
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Philosophy on Music- There is imitation and creation, but to truly create one must first learn the established forms before one can break them. Eventually through discipline to these forms, one will see these forms not as absolutes governors, but instead a variety of tools that aid us in our artistic expression and enjoyment. Philosophy as an Educator- To be an effective educator I believe that one must not only create a curriculum and pay attention to the individual needs of their students, but one must also provide an environment that fosters growth. That is why I am a firm believer in being extremely kind, providing positive feedback and maintaining a safe environment.
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In 2010, I graduated from VanderCook College of Music with a Bachelor's in Music Education. I have played in a variety of instrumental ensembles on different instruments, from euphonium, trombone, marimba and drum-set to name a few. I am motivated to helping people accomplish their goal of learning their instrument. I teach music for Chicago Public Schools and have started a music program at my school teaching, marching band, guitar, choir, drum-line and orchestra.
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Because I believe every student is unique, my teaching style depends on what is best for the student. Some students are kinesthetic learners who benefit most from using gesture, movement, and doing things hands-on, while others are aural learners who can pick music up by ear, but may struggle with reading music. This greatly influences how I go about planning and teaching lessons for each student. Their personality, interests, goals, and background experience also influence how I teach them. I use what I know and learn about my students in order to inform the teaching style that is best for them!
16 Years
Since We Started
41,456+
Happy Customers
10,769
Cities with Students
3,123
Teachers in Network
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