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Instruments: Piano Trombone Ukulele Recorder Euphonium Tuba
The biggest joy in teaching and working with students is seeing them develop a passion and love for music. My teaching experience is very hands on and I love to model everything that I teach. It's important for my students to progress at his or her own pace and I encourage this by setting goals for my students at each lesson. Positive reinforcement goes such a long way and I love letting my students know when they are making progress or accomplish something. Read More
Instruments: Piano
I've been playing the piano since the age of four. Music has always been my passion, and I love passing this wonderful knowledge on to others. I love teaching younger children, but I also enjoy working with people of all ages, including adults. I believe that music is not a "one size fits all" experience and that it is important to focus on the needs, aspirations, and desires of the individual. Read More
Instruments: Piano
Having many years of experience in the music school administration, I tailor my lessons to the needs of the individual student. I help students reach their goals by giving them all of the tools that they need to understand the music.I use a combination of lesson books, anddevelop individualized lesson plans for each piano student. I think it is very important to have fun while learning. I like to move to the next level without wasting time. Read More
Instruments: Piano
I teach theory and technique to my students by creating exercises tailored to their needs. Every student is unique, and my method reflects that. I also feel very strongly that music, and the piano in particular, is a subject that can be learned at any point in life. I have student of many different age groups, ranging from elementary school children to retirees looking to develop piano performance as a personal hobby. Read More
Instruments: Piano Acoustic Guitar
Each student learns at their own pace, therefore goals are set individually for each student. Students need to have a passion for learning music, therefore I try to create a fun, patient environment in order for children to learn. I believe in setting goals and acknowledging when an accomplishment is made to reinforce the desire to learn. Regular practice is encouraged and incentivized if needed because practice is a necessary habit in learning and furthering development. Read More
Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Music Keyboard
I have taught many students about Music Theory, composition and the Saxophone, and have helped all of them reach new levels of fluidity on their instruments, gain deeper understanding of concepts, and develop more extensive knowledge of Theory, and how to apply it. It is a true pleasure to see my student succeed and have the Aha moment when a concept that they were struggling with, morphs into something they dont even need to think about. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar
My methods for new students is to find out exactly what level they are at and accomidate. I have a collection of different books for children and for older students we can dive right in to a certain style. I do believe that every musician should have a stong understanding of the foundations. With a stong theory background I can push students to where they want to go. Read More
Instruments: Flute Piccolo
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
I decided at a very young age that I wanted to pursue music professionally and I never changed my mind. I learned to play flute in fifth grade and by middle school I knew I wanted to do this for a career. 28 years later I still haven’t changed my mind.
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
I do have a few musical family members. I have an aunt who played piano, organ, oboe and Clarinet and a grandmother who played flute and piano. I am the only one in my family who pursed music professionally.
What is your dream piece to perform and why?
I would love to perform the Franck Sonata which was originally written for Violin, the Strauss Sonata which was also originally written for Violin and Chant de Linos for Flute and Piano written by Jolivet.
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
If I weren’t a musician I think I would still be working in the Arts field. I probably would have studied Arts Administration or Entertainment Law and focused on assisting musicians with collective bargaining agreements and mediation.
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
I really enjoy playing in pit orchestras for theater productions. I have been fortunate to play for shows like Les Miserables, Beauty and the Beast, The Wiz, Once on this Island, Sister Act, Into the Woods, Pippin, Camelot and King and I
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
During a normal practice session for me I like to spend 20-30 minutes warming up with long tones to really get my body, breath and tone focused for work. Then I like to spend 20-30 minutes doing some technique work either through various exercises or etudes. From there I would go into working on whatever flute repertoire I am learning at the time.
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 a Master of Music in Flute Performance and a Bachelor of Music in Flute Performance. I chose these degrees because I love the performing aspect of flute playing. I love being able to share the great works of the flute repertoire with an audience. Performing brings me a lot of joy and satisfaction.
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
I have a few different teaching methods that I like to use. I generally choose them based on each student individually. My go to method is the Flute 101 series written by Patricia George. I think she does a great job of giving beginning flutists a strong start with the basics of the instrument.
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
I think the hardest thing for most beginners on flute is breathing. As flutists we loose a lot of our air out of the sides of our mouth because we blow across the tone hole instead of in it. Because of this many beginners find learning how to control their air stream difficult.
Have any of your students won awards or been selected for special honors? How have they succeeded?
My students have been selected for District honor band and All-State Band, received college scholarships in music, received superior ratings at our district solo and ensemble festival and often hold the principal chair in their school’s band program. They succeed because of their strong work ethic and dedicated practice. They also set musical goals for themselves and consistently do the work to achieve their desired results.
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