Music Lessons in Jefferson, OR

Instruments: Cello

For all beginning students, I start with the Suzuki books. They introduce new techniques in a comprehensible way that helps build upon fundamentals before progressing to more advanced techniques. After a bit with Suzuki, I like to add the Dotzauer etude book, which helps to focus on one technique per etude, building on what we learned earlier in Suzuki. Then, once the student’s musicality has developed a bit more, I add the first Bach Cello Suite: something recognizable, yet challenging and engaging. Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion

My name is MaryAnn and my home studio is located in the SE Salem area. I offer , in your home lessons, video lessons, and lessons in my home studio. Lessons are individually designed for my students learning style and goals. I like to keep lessons fun, challenging and rewarding. I have over fifteen years of teaching experience. Teaching both private and classroom style lessons. Helping students prepare for auditions, concerts, recitals names only a few ways I have worked with students and families to achieve their goals. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

Possessed a Bachelor Degree in Education with the emphasis in Music Theory Had a continuing education in teaching elementary and pre-school children. Had an extensive experience in teaching elementary and secondary school children Had an experience teaching piano lesson and music theory on one-to-one basis with different age group Had an experience working as an assistant teacher and also as a nanny and tutor Committed to high standard and integrity in providing a quality education and learning environment to each students involve in learning Take pride in producing talented and skillful student especially in each lesson Highly organized and detail oriented in delivering each lesson and learning to individualized students Possessed a positive attitude and strong work ethics Read More

Instruments: Voice Trumpet Trombone Bass Guitar Double Bass

I begin with asking "What do you want to get from these lessons?" and start from there. I have a number a resources (books, videos, recordings, experience) to proceed through the various paths that one may chose. I try to think of music as a language. You are not born speaking english, just as your not born playing music. We learn our language by immersing ourselvesin it and pick it up as we go. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Cello Viola Ukulele Electric Violin Fiddle Acoustic Guitar

I like to balance musical enjoyment and technical training in my teaching method. I like to see the students making new musical and technical discoveries each week. I encourage them to set goals such as performing in quarterly student recitals and to consider taking part in a Syllabus program that has advancing yearly goals. I use the Suzuki method especially with the younger students and encourage parents to become effective home teachers through coaching and printed materials. Read More

Instruments: Piano Cello

I am a passionate performer who pushes students to not only do their best, but also to learn the history and theory behind their pieces and have fun while doing so. As a cellist, I have performed with the Bellevue Youth Symphony, Sammamish Symphony, Waynesboro Symphony, and Washington State University chamber groups. I have also been a concert soloist and a concerto competition finalist on multiple occasions for recital and solo works. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! Therefore, it's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a students desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more. By trying to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs. Read More