Chloe D
Instruments: Piano
Styles: Classical, Pop, Musical Theater, Showtunes
Chloe D
Instruments: Piano
Styles:
Classical, Pop, Musical Theater, Showtunes
Where I Teach:
Ages Taught: 10-80
BA, Central Michigan University, Piano Performance 2018 MM, University of Massachusetts, Musicology 2020
Dean's List, Central Michigan University, 2014-2018. Music Scholarship, Central Michigan University, School of Music. 2014-2018. Academic Excellence Award, Central Michigan University, 2014-2018. John N. Irwin Memorial Scholarship 2016-2018.
Hello! I'm a passionate and motivated instructor who loves working with students and sharing my love of music. Currently I am a musicology graduate student studying at the University of Massachusetts. My undergraduate degree is from Central Michigan University where I both taught and performed regularly. As a member of Michigan Music Teachers Association and Music Teachers National Association, I have been granted the opportunities to present research on piano pedagogy both in state and national conferences and have received special training in piano pedagogy. Now that I have moved to Massachusetts, I'd love to rebuild my piano studio with students of all levels.
I have been teaching piano lessons since I was in middle school and now have built 10 years of experience in piano instruction. Encouraging regular practice and a consistent schedule is one of the key points I like to emphasize in all students; as it leads to steady, tangible progress visible to both the students and the parents. During my time at Central Michigan University, I was employed by the school's Community Music School where I would teach five students a semester through the university.
For beginning students, I tend to use the Faber Primer level course which includes a lesson book, theory book, performance book, and technique book. This set, along with supplemental material will provide your student with the backbone in music education they need to perform well in any direction they wish to take their private piano studies. For older beginning students, I enjoy using the Alfred adult piano series. I also take transfer students- in which case, we will evaluate the past methods used in their lessons and apply what is most appropriate for further study.
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 and including the parents in these goals for full collaboration. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a students desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more. Through figuring out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their goals.
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