Kendra B
Instruments: Piano, Violin, Flute, Music, Keyboard
Styles: Classical, Pop, R&B, Gospel, Hip Hop
Kendra B
Instruments: Piano, Violin, Flute, Music, Keyboard
Styles:
Classical, Pop, R&B, Gospel, Hip Hop
Where I Teach:
Ages Taught: 5-18
Bachelor Degree: Millikin University
Millikin University School of Music Merit Scholarship
My music career started at the age five. I started small group piano lessons and theory classes. I continued lessons through elementary school and would perform at recitals. In the third grade I joined my school district's orchestra. My instrument of choice was the violin. I played in the orchestra until I graduated from elementary school and started private lessons in high school. My high school did not have an orchestra so I joined the concert band and started playing the flute. I played in the band all four years of high school. During high school, I did audition and become a member of the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra for a year. In college I played in the Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra. I continued private lessons and had to attend and perform in master class and area recitals. One of my requirements for graduation was a Senior Recital.
I've attempted teaching family members growing up. It wasn't until I changed my major sophomore year of college to music that I gained my teaching experience. I took multiple method classes for woodwind, brass, string, and percussion instruments. I taught general music in a third grade classes for my Elementary Methods course. I led an exercise for a youth choir in my Vocal Methods course. For my Music Practicum I taught beginner flute and conducted fifth grade band. I also worked with orchestras in the fifth grade, junior high and high school and conducted at a concert for junior high and high school. Outside of college, I've had one student that I've taught keyboard lessons. It was a great experience and why I would like to continue teaching lessons.
For beginner piano students, we will start with becoming familiar with notes names and where the notes are located. We will then move on to three and five finger patterns for right and left hand. I have created my own materials for practice on note names. The next area that I will introduce is rhythm. I have created my own materials for practice on that area as well. We will learn songs using the three and five finger patterns for right and left hand. As a reward, we will attempt to learn songs that they are interested in. For advanced piano students, I will ask them to share what they’ve previously worked on. From there we can assess what areas the student would like to improve on.
My teaching style is a little different. I'm used to very traditional training and the things I've learned from college has inspired me to take a different approach. My main goal is to get to know the student, become familiar with their interests and what they would like to accomplish during our lessons. Another goal of mine is to introduce the importance of music theory and technique. I hope to help the student develop a strong foundation so that they can continue to grow as a musician. I am willing to find the best method for each student so that they gain the knowledge and understanding they need to be successful.
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