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Instruments: Piano
I have been teaching professionaly since the age of 19. It's been an unbelievable 19years. My performance experience ranges from winning college competitions, serving as pianist, organist, and music director for many local congregations, to singing in a cover band with my husband. I have a broad knowledge of musical styles and cultures. Over the past 19 years I have taught students from the young to the young at heart, students with special needs, and directed independent studies in pedagogy. Read More
Instruments: Piano Violin Cello Viola Double Bass
I believe that all students can achieve at a high musical level when they are encouraged and paired with a teacher with high expectations. The most successful students tend to be the ones that are taught by great educators that can elicit the hidden talents from their students. For this reason, it is important to find a music teacher that is passionate not only about teaching, but one who is also driven to pass-on a love of music to others. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Music
My teaching experience dates back to my days as a vocal performance major at West Virginia University, where I began teaching private lessons and group lessons to members of my church music ministry. One particular joy that I take from teaching private lessons is seeing students who want to sing but struggle with issues of confidence have a breakthrough where they take a risk in a performance and achieve something they never thought they could do before! Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Ukulele Recorder French Horn Piccolo Orchestral Percussion Keyboard Electric Guitar Djembe
For piano students, I prefer Alfred's methods, whether the adult or for beginners. For band and orchestra, I use Essential Elements (or whatever their school is using), and supplement with Rubank's methods. For voice, I concentrate on whatever the student is interested in, with a foundation of good technique and understanding of the voice range and how to control it, with some solfege and sight-singing mixed in. Whatever the instrument, I follow and listen to the student to understand what they need, and change my curriculum to suit them. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Music Keyboard
For beginning students who are children, I typically start with either the John Schaum method book series or the James Bastien method book series. Both book series are fun, colorful, and engaging for the student. Once the student has progressed to have a better grasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire that is appropriate. For adults, 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. Read More
Instruments: Piano Music Keyboard
Additions to technique, I also use part of the lesson time to teach students basic music theory such as the concepts of intervals, chords, as well as aural training. My students are encouraged to enter competitions and recitals, as well as work on composing their own original material, so they can feel good about their accomplishments and stay motivated to learn. I'm always looking to bring on new students of all ages! Read More
Instruments: Piano Drums
It is very easy today to record lessons and send students home with different songs to play along to. Drums are much more fun when you play with other musicians and one way to do that is with recordings. Again there is room for me to bring music to the student, but also room for the student to bring something to me that they want to learn. Also a great opportunity to show the similarities between and differences between these two events. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Cello Viola Electric Violin Keyboard
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I always loved the violin from a very young age. My mother would take me to open dress rehearsals of our local symphony and the violins absolutely captivated my imagination. I began to dream of being on that stage at age 7. At age 9, string classes were offered at my school and I was delighted that my parents agreed to get me a violin. The rest is history!
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Practicing is essential to learning anything. Imagine if you were to learn to walk or talk, but you only devoted 30 minutes per week to it. Music isn't any different than learning a new language; a little bit every day is more effective than a long session of practice once a week. I can give you tips as we go to make sure your practicing is fun and productive!
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
If your child is able to do **most** of the following, they are ready! (The rest I can teach!)
*responds to simple verbal instructions (like: move your head this way, lift your index finger, etc)
*shows curiosity about or desire to learn an instrument/sing (just wanting lessons counts for A LOT with me!!!)
*can focus on a task for approximately their age in minutes before becoming bored/frustrated (for example, I would expect a 9-year-old to lose focus and need a shift in activity roughly every 9 minutes)
*can physically handle the instrument in question (fingers strong enough to press piano keys, or shoulder strong enough to support a violin, for example)
*can respond to yes/no questions and articulate experience, and ask questions if he or she isn't sure what is being asked (Is the violin comfortable under your chin? Where should your left hand be?)
*understands that care must be taken when handling instruments (I will teach about maintenance and care, but it's important that the child has the maturity to understand the value of protecting the instrument)
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
I've been inspired by every music teacher I've ever had, from my very first violin teacher through my college professors. I continue to be inspired by my fellow music teachers and former students who now teach! I've been most inspired by teachers I look up to as musicians who never stop learning and striving themselves.
When will I start to see results?
Some lessons will be more productive than others. We're all human and learn at different speeds. What took me two months to master when I was just starting might take your child two weeks. However, especially during the first several months of lessons, I'm confident that at the end of each lesson your child will be able to demonstrate something new!
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Cassie
I am already very well experienced on the piano. But I'm trying to strengthen my weak points like faster playing and better understanding on reading sheet music
matthew
I'm a 61 year old male. Years ago (about 25 years) I took a year or so of piano lessons. Only very sporadic play since then. I'm retired now and have time to try again.
Pamela
Piano lessons for 8 yr old w/about 3 mos of lessons already, drum lessons for 13 yr old w/about 6 mos of lessons already. Possibly the same teacher to teach at our home??