Talyn I  
Instruments: Piano, Music, Keyboard
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Musical Theater, Latin Jazz, New Age

My experience teaching started when I was 16, a junior in high school, where I taught a few students each week. I then went off to junior college where I studied voice, piano performance, and vocal jazz. I had the amazing opportunity to perform Saint Sean's Piano Concerto No. 2 Mvmt III. in g minor with the orchestra. I then began my studies at Sonoma State University where I earned my Bachelor's degree. During that time, I opened my own studio and had up to 35 students come to me for weekly lessons. I would host annual student recitals and my students were always excited to perform in them.

For beginning students, I will usually go with a methods book, requiring them to learn 5 finger patterns, and then eventually major and minor scales(all three forms). Once the student has progressed from the beginner methods book, I will suggest classical repertoire for each student based on their preferences and personal skill level. If the lessons are in person, I will have a white board where we will learn note names, chords, and other fun theory exercises. I also have my student's do rhythm exercises to the metronome so they can have a little break from sitting and staring at a paper for a full 30 mins.