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I have a BM in Music Ed. I would describe myself as outgoing. I’m a K-8 Music Teacher working for the NYC DOE, and privately tutor students. I have NYS certifications in Music B-12 and Students with Disabilities 1-6. Currently, I am working toward my MA at Hofstra finishing my last class and beginning my thesis.
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I have created my own method of teaching which I have perfected over the years. I create my own exercises and practice materials based on the level and interests of each individual student. I use the software program "Finale" in order to create the musical compositions that I prepare for my students. I always accompany my students on the piano. I am well versed in the various styles of music and am comfortable teaching students how to improvise also.
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For novice students, I will most likely start with a method book such as one from the Essential Element's series. However, I will typically move students through the method book quickly and get right into performance repertoire that is appropriate for their age and level. Composing your own pieces and learning to improvise are extremely important in my method of teaching so I will also start teaching students how to write their own music as soon as possible. I will also write exercises and pieces for students frequently, as learning to work with a composer and convey music critiques properly is an important part of becoming a musician. All of my students will learn some classical pieces, some modern works and some jazz, but their individual focus will depend on what the student is most interested in.
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I like to find what gets my students excited about music. The reason we take lessons is to better ourselves, which means we all have musical goals. As a teacher, I want to offer students ways that I have tried and tested that helped me improve and that continue to help me to improve to this day. I know what it is like to go through the struggles of learning to be a musician, and I still go through some of these struggles today, but I have learned what it takes to overcome them. As teachers, we need to facilitate the students eagerness to learn, and I have had a lot of success doing this by being patient and encouraging.
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I am a very dedicated and caring music teacher with 23 years of experience. I have taught students of all ages from early elementary school to senior citizens. All of my NYSSMA participating students have received scores of excellent or outstanding in Grades 1-4, and in the 90's on Levels 5 and 6. My main instruments are tuba and trombone, both of which I teach at all levels. However, I also teach trumpet, clarinet, flute, and saxophone up to late intermediate levels. Currently I have students that I first started teaching four years ago, as well as newer ones.
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