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Instruments: Piano Voice
I love music and I love teaching! I graduated in 2014 with my Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Utah State University and, in 2018, my Master of Music in Choral Conducting from the University of Kansas. I had the opportunity to be a part of the Chamber Singers at both schools where I was able to perform across Utah as well as Dallas, Kansas City, China and Costa Rica. I’ve been part of ensembles on two professional recordings and remain an active performer and director of local groups in Salt Lake County. Read More
Instruments: Piano Violin Keyboard
I began teaching lessons at age 14 to young neighborhood beginners. As I progressed through the years, I expanded my range of student ability from beginner to upper intermediate, and from ages 6 to... well, older than me and I'm now 60! I have taught hundreds of students and enjoyed every one of them. I find that the more effort, especially in consistent and efficient practice (to be explained and demonstrated by me), that my students put in, the more pleasure and satisfaction they get out of it! Read More
Instruments: Piano
I employ methods from the Peery Piano Academy by Christie Skousen, as well as added techniques I have found to be most helpful. I utilize fun games, flashcards, and a rewards system that encourages my students to stay focused on the task at hand while learning and retaining new information. I keep an organized studio and adjust my teaching to each student according to age, goals, and skill level. I tend to bounce between different materials depending on the need of the student and have used Faber Faber, Alfred, and Keith Snell. Read More
Instruments: Piano
I am mainly using Alfred's Premier Piano series in my curriculum for beginning students who are children. I include material from other method books that help meet the needs I want for my students. It is very important for any student at any level to have a strong technical foundation starting with proper posture and hand shape. When learning new songs and pieces, I start off with aural experiences for the students, especially when rhythm is difficult. Read More
Instruments: Piano
I have many years of experience taking lessons at a piano to read music well. I have many years experience working with children and teenagers of all ages and levels of development in many areas of life. I have spend much time in schools working with children, teenagers, and many teachers and other professionals. I have spent much time creating IEPs and behavioral plans for each individual student or client as I work with him/her to increase the level of each student or client that I work with. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Trombone Bass Guitar Double Bass Bassoon Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
Music has been a passion of mine from age 6. I got my start playing the piano with friends trying to figure out the music from Super Mario 64. Not a day has gone by since then that I haven't picked up an instrument of some kind. It's been a goal of mine to learn as many instruments as possible throughout my life and focus on the instruments I love. I've been able to learn the piano, organ, all kinds of guitars, clarinet, oboe, saxophone, bassoon, trumpet, trombone, percussion instruments, and vocals. Read More
Instruments: Piano
I'm currently attending school and majoring in both Piano Pedagogy and French Education. I love to play the piano and sharing my talents with other people. I have had many opportunities to perform in front of people. I love working with students and helping them to improve their musical abilities. My greatest achievements come from seeing the joy that piano can bring into students' lives. My goal every lesson is to get a smile from my students' faces. Read More
Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium French Horn Tuba
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
Music does run in the family. My mother was a great amateur flute player and my father was a contrabass clarinet specialist.
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
So in addition to the entire trombone family (at least Alto, Tenor and Bass Trombone) I do also play a little Euphonium. I dabbled with it in high school, and I think the richness of sound it can produce is unlike any other instrument. In addition, I learned how to play trumpet and horn in high school, but I don't play those as often now so I don't break my face!
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
I would be a Math Teacher. I love to teach and I love Math right under Music.
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
My favorite style is from the romantic era. I think there is so much you can do with those pieces, and when done correctly, either as solo or group pieces, they just hold a special place in your heart.
What is your dream piece to perform and why?
I am going to split this a little bit.
Dream Solo: Harvest by John Mackey. The orchestration and use of the trombone is perfect!
Dream Orchestra Piece: literally anything Mahler. His music is so passionate to me (I get to play Mahler 2 in May and I am so excited!)
If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
I have two degrees! My bachelors is in Music and my masters is in Performance. I almost have a degree in Music Ed from my undergrad, but I became ill and had to drop it.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
I don't know that I would say I always have a normal session, but the consistency in my schedule is I always begin with a warm-up/routine of Long tones, Lip slurs, tonguing exercises and breathing. I also will practice etudes such as Bordogni or Bleger/Bitsch, and then solos and excerpts.
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
Overall, the main books I teach out of are the Arban book, Bordogni Etudes, and Rubank Methods books. I personally like these books as they are what I used growing up and advancing, but now as an educator, I can see that there is so much valuable information located in these books!
Have any of your students won awards or been selected for special honors? How have they succeeded?
I have had students audition and be selected for PA District Band, MD All county band, and I have a former student currently attending Towson University for Music Education!
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
I think the slide is the hardest thing to master. I am still working on it, and I know my past instructors are still working on it! You have to be very careful when moving the slide!
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
The slide, pure and simple. The moment that I glissed on the slide I was sold.
When will I start to see results?
Well, it is an interesting question. I would say for my teaching style, if you follow what I am saying, you should see changes within the first couple of weeks. It really depends on a student by student case.
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
I did have some teachers inspire me in my musical career. My band directors and private instructors all seemed to recognize that I had a "want" for music. That push helped me become who I am today, and I hope to do the same for my students.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
If you learn to practice effectively, you can accomplish the same amount of work in the least amount of time. Time is a valuable resource that should not be taken for granted!
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
There are a few ways to tell. 1) You can ask the Band Director if they think lesson could be beneficial. 2) See if your child shows an interest in music. In either case, I always recommend at least a trial lesson and then ask the teacher for honest feedback! Ever student has the chance to be an artist.
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
I decided in 9th or 10th grade to be musician because I had to write a paper on what I wanted to be as an adult. I had wanted to go into IT for the money, but when we had to share the paper with the class, I stood up front, looked at the paper, crumpled it up and said I wanted to be a musician and teacher because it is the thing I am best at doing!
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