Britta K
Instruments: Piano
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Gospel, Musical Theater, Opera, Showtunes, Swing, New Age
Britta K
Instruments: Piano
Styles:
Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Gospel, Musical Theater, Opera, Showtunes, Swing, New Age
Where I Teach:
Ages Taught: 5-65
Teacher's Credential, San Diego State University, Elementary Education BA, San Diego State University, Liberal Studies AA, Grossmont College, General Education
I'm an independent and hard working woman who loves music and working with students. I graduated from San Diego State University with a desire to work with children, and at some point my path led me a different way. I had the opportunity to meet Michael Cavanaugh and was shown how much music influenced my life. I kept in touch with him recently, which was the one thing that motivated me to get back into teaching. I love spending my time composing songs and singing in choir.
My teaching experience dates back to my college years when I taught lessons at a studio, primarily working with young children. I met a fellow music teacher in a class of mine and she brought me to a store where I had my own private studio downstairs with students ranging from different ages. I worked with so many students, some whom stayed with me for the entire time I was working as a teacher. I love motivating them to enjoy learning and encourage them to pick a song they would love to learn. Every year, I would encourage them to participate in our Christmas program.
I encourage my students practice at least a minimum of 30 minutes a day. I don't have one particular book I work from as I see every student is different. I do require that they have a theory book because I believe learning the theory is just as important. Regardless of their age, I encourage them to find a piece within their level that they would enjoy learning to play.
Watching someone's face light up the minute they completed a song with small amount of mistakes brings a smile to my face. I remind them it's not about learning the song and mastering it right away, but rather taking time to be comfortable with what they are doing. I get to know my students so I know how fast or slow we need to work and what interests them so I can motivate them along the way.
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