Christina P  
Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Ukulele, Recorder, Tuba, Piccolo, Mallet Percussion, Music, Keyboard, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, Country, R&B, Gospel, Musical Theater, Opera, Latin, Funk, Hip Hop, Flamenco, Salsa, Showtunes, Spirituals, Merengue, Latin Jazz, Swing, New Age, Samba, Bossa Nova, Soul, Marching Band

For over 25 years, I have taught group and private music lessons in public schools, studios, colleges, pre-schools and seniors. I have a graduate degree in music where I studied teacher research, global music, community arts, and students with special needs. I started my music studies in flute and I teach flute lessons for any playing level. If a student is 3rd grade or younger, I offer the recorder as an introductory instrument to all wind instruments. As I was a band teacher, I can teach beginning clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, baritone, percussion, ukulele, and guitar. Global community music has always been an interest and I am pleased to offer frame drum lessons as well. Being a general music teacher and having worked with parents and caregivers with their young children, I also teach songs and movement activities that will enhance their child’s learning in motor, cognitive, and music skills.

During the first lesson, my student and I will talk about playing goals and learning styles. If the student is a child, we will use a beginning methods book that will align with the student’s music program at school. For adults, I have some resources that will meet their learning style. All students will explore music they like best to create a song collection that they will learn how to play. For advanced students, our goals will support learning to complement their music program and meet state requirements for solo festivals. For parents who want to learn more about songs to share with their children, I have a curriculum of songs that I will share.