Stacy C  
Instruments: Piano, Flute
Styles: Classical, Showtunes, Marching Band

My teaching experience is based on my own lessons with my piano and flute teachers. I am lucky to have studied under some fantastic professors of music from cal state long beach. I encourage students to try new instruments and motivate them to learn their favorite pop songs. My time in marching band throughout high school was a great relief from schoolwork for me. I've worked with kids from k-8th grade, in tutoring and I find best after 4th grade for music lessons. I encourage a regular practice schedule for all students but especially younger ones.

For beginning students I start with Hal Leonard's book then we progress to sheet music and classical pieces. In my beginning classes a lot of studying how to read music is helpful and to be able to hear it will take some learning as well. For my intermediate students, we will see what part of their music skill is weakest and strength that component, from rhythm to posture, and making sure they are learning new skills. For more advanced students we will cover scales, technique, muscality.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.