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Instruments: Piano Voice Music
I am a passionate, hard-working singer and instructor who loves to encourage and motivate beginning and intermediate singers to become more confident in their study of music. In 2019, I graduated from Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music with my Masters in Early Music Voice, where I engaged in intense performance study of baroque and renaissance music along with many other styles. My performances and recordings have a particular focus on early seventeenth-century English and Italian vocal repertoire, which gives me the unique opportunity to allow historical research to inform my performances of the repertoire. Read More
Instruments: Piano Organ Synthesizer Keyboard
I have been playing piano all my life and at this moment I am giving private lessons to beginners and looking to expand my student base. I was an Organist from October 2007 to December 2008 at Our Lady of Victory, where I played for a choir with over 15 hymns in my repertoire and performed for a congregation with over 200 participants on a weekly basis. In 2005 I was the rehearsal pianist for Southwest Ballet in Carnegie, PA. Read More
Instruments: Piano Drums
It is very easy today to record lessons and send students home with different songs to play along to. Drums are much more fun when you play with other musicians and one way to do that is with recordings. Again there is room for me to bring music to the student, but also room for the student to bring something to me that they want to learn. Also a great opportunity to show the similarities between and differences between these two events. Read More
Instruments: Piano
My teaching style is flexible and tailored to fit each student's unique abilities to help them achieve their fullest potential. By creating a positive and supportive learning environment, students are able to freely express themselves artistically, and learn to face challenges in order to acheive their goals. Lessons are custom made to go at the student's pace, and pieces are chosen based on the particular student's personality and interests. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in studio recitals several times a year, where they are able to socialize with other pianists and show off their new skills. Read More
Instruments: Piano Music
Over the past 13 years, I have taught piano, music theory, and music composition to a diverse group of learners, including school-age children, college students, and adults of distinct backgrounds. From 2014-2018 I received the Graduate Teaching Fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh, where I led piano courses for non-Music majors, and held weekly recitations and office hours for required courses for Music majors. This encompassed instruction in counterpoint, musical form, harmonic analysis, training students on dictation and sight-singing, as well as providing help with digital audio software. Read More
Instruments: Piano Trumpet Music
Lessons with Arias are always tailored to the individual student and that student's needs in order to facilitate maximum growth as a trumpet player and musician. Arias believes in an individualized approach, meeting the student where he/she is and moving forward through the developmental process, beginning with a strong base of fundamentals and an ever-present focus on musicality, expression, and exploration as an artist. Arias works to foster a positive learning environment where the student can learn and develop a positive self-image and confidence, while also being pushed to achieve their maximum potential as a musician and person. Read More
Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet Music Keyboard
I started playing the saxophone at the age of seven. Having an incredible middle school band teacher, I was drawn to teaching at an early age. In 2001, I completed my student teaching at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse where I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in I K-12 Instrumental Music Education. I have taught students in various music classes, mostly band and music technology, in alternative, independent, and public schools for 15 years. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Music
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
I would say a gig locally, ie, in Austin. I met a musician who gathered seven pianos and placed them around the living room of his home. It was a really fun gig. There were people in the house, out in the backyard. I felt very challenged and had not participated in anything like that. It was kind of avant grade and I had a great time. Another accomplishment is the two psalm settings for Timeless: Ancient Psalms for the Church Today. I learned so much from being around the other contributors. It turned out to be a labor of love, and I am glad to be included with the others on a large scale, relevant project.
Have any of your students won awards or been selected for special honors? How have they succeeded?
Many of my students took lessons as part of their childhood development. So the accomplishments on their part have been learning to overcome shyness, or improving their academic skills, or learning about self-expression. One student stopped taking lessons after eighth grade, but in high school she wanted to participate in her school's talent show. So her Mom asked me to coach her. I really felt glad that she wanted to return to piano and use her skills to participate after a couple years had gone by. She played really well; I got to see the video of her performance.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
Mom had the piano she learned on when she was 12. My siblings and I all had piano lessons. My older sister became a drummer in band. My younger brother became a brass player, trumpet. I held out for Choir and piano until I really wanted to be in band. (one of those goals). I became a twirler for marching season, then played keyboard percussion in concert season. I kind of followed in my Mom's footsteps in terms of being a pianist and vocalist. She would play for me and I just loved hearing her, and wanted to be able to play, too.
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
Usually, the child who is highly motivated or ready asks for lessons. Some children are naturally musical. Their behavior will be the indicator about when to start. I have taught piano as young as age three. I have taught piano and voice combined to students as young as age seven or eight. Time management during the lesson and variety of activities are key. Practice is more about getting them to complete simple tasks, and as they grow, practice assignments and strategies become more detailed and complex.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Find the best time of day. When is it quiet at home? When do you have the most energy? The more days you can engage in focused practice the better. But, if there is a day when time is "lacking" at least play or sing through all the exercises and pieces once or twice. It keeps the music in your mind and helps keep muscle memory.
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
My childhood teachers were very supportive and encouraging to all their students. And my Band Director also encouraged me. My Mom knew all my piano teachers in my youth because one of them taught her when she was in college. She had to drop out of a music program due to an illness; even so, she helped me learn to practice and supported my efforts to attend extra curricular activities at school. My college teachers at Nebraska were such high level artists, and they impressed me with their performances, their interactions with others in the studio. I feel very fortunate to have those experiences. I did want to become a performer but my life took a different turn. I made a promise to be a good example and play at yearly recitals or at occasional recitals where I established a relationship with a retirement home. I like the way things have worked out for me and I owe much to the lovely people who taught me.
When will I start to see results?
This is difficult because every child progresses at their own speed. It is kind of like when they begin crawling and walking. Generally speaking, retention of skills occurs within the first several months as long as practice is consistent.
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matthew
I'm a 61 year old male. Years ago (about 25 years) I took a year or so of piano lessons. Only very sporadic play since then. I'm retired now and have time to try again.
Cassie
I am already very well experienced on the piano. But I'm trying to strengthen my weak points like faster playing and better understanding on reading sheet music
Pamela
Piano lessons for 8 yr old w/about 3 mos of lessons already, drum lessons for 13 yr old w/about 6 mos of lessons already. Possibly the same teacher to teach at our home??