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Stephanie P In Home
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Instruments: Double Bass
Styles: Classical

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Stephanie P   In Home
Instruments: Double Bass
Styles: Classical

Where I Teach:
In Your Home
Ages Taught: 14-80
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Degrees / Training / Special Info:

Master's Equivalent in music performance and music education.  Private studies with double bassists in leading American orchestras, including Baltimore Symphony, Richmond Symphony, National Symphony, and New York Philharmonic.  

Awards:

1987: Outstanding Young Women of America

1987: Philadelphia Music Foundation Award for Excellence

1986: Merit Scholarship - University of the Arts

Overview:

I LOVE teaching and sharing the richness of our noble instrument.  I have several decades of professional orchestral experience and private studies in music composition and performance practice.  I am currently principal bass in a local orchestra and ensemble coordinator for a chamber orchestra.  Injury prevention is a key component to my teaching.  In the case of younger students, I encourage the parents to become involved.  My focus is on the STUDENT - goals, interests, and desired outcomes.

EXPERIENCE

Decades of symphonic and chamber music experience and a love of the noble double bass!  Watching a student's progress over time is one of my greatest rewards.  My students are encouraged to communicate openly - their interests, goals, desires, and even their dislikes.  Prior students have gone on to play professionally or remain involved in some form of music.

METHODS USED

For young beginners, I assess the best approach - be it a particular method book or writing out my own studies geared toward the individual.  From the first lesson, proper bow technique is emphasized, helping the student get a pleasing sound in the first lesson.  For older students (teens and up), I teach to their goals and interests, welcoming and encouraging their input.  Communication is vital.  I also give listening assignments to help introduce students to varied repertoire - orchestral, chamber, and even vocal.  

LESSON STYLE

Lessons, while involving discipline and work, should be fun!  My teaching is a continuing dialogue with my students and (in the case of younger students) their parents.  I adhere to a traditional technique and tailor my teaching to the individual student.

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