Emily R
Instruments: Piano, Clarinet
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Folk, Musical Theater, Opera, Showtunes, Marching Band, Avant-garde
Emily R
Instruments: Piano, Clarinet
Styles:
Classical, Jazz, Pop, Folk, Musical Theater, Opera, Showtunes, Marching Band, Avant-garde
Where I Teach:
In Your Home
Online
Ages Taught: 5-80
ABOUT
Degrees / Training / Special Info:
MM, Duquesne University, Clarinet Performance (in-progress) BME, Penn State University, Music Education
Awards:
2017, Solo Concerto Performance with Penn State Symphonic Wind Ensemble 2016, Penn State University, Symphonic Wind Ensemble Concerto Competition Winner 2016, Penn State University, Woodwind Jury Recognition Award
Overview:
From a young age, I have always enjoyed being involved in music. Throughout my childhood and teenage years, I found a home in the musical community within my town. I always will remember being inspired and challenged by lesson teachers, band and choir directors, and general music teachers that I have experienced throughout my life. The community of musicians and teachers that I have worked with inspired me to study and work towards becoming a music educator.
I recently completed my Bachelors Degree in Music Education at Penn State University where I also studied Clarinet. I am devoted to becoming the best performer that I can be as well as the best teacher that I can be, as I see the areas enhancing one another. I am currently working towards my Masters Degree in Clarinet Performance at Duquesne University. Through my experience, I have been able to grow in my musicianship and I look forward to sharing my knowledge and love for music with future students.
EXPERIENCE
I have been a private lesson instructor of students in grades 4-12 for over 6 years. I have experience and familiarity with multiple teaching methods and repertoire, and I always do my best to personalize the lesson experience for each individual student. I also recently completed my student teaching experience within the State College Area School District. Each day for a total of over five months, I worked with students in the elementary and high school level across bands, choirs, general music, and small group lesson instruction. During this experience, I was able to share my passion for teaching music through planning and delivering instruction, and developing significant musical experiences through working to connect with each student.
METHODS USED
For beginning students, I typically use a combination of methods. For clarinet teaching, I like to use the Breeze-Easy method and also some materials from the Rubank method books. For intermediate or school-aged students, I like to supplement the material they are learning in school. I like to continue to use Rubank, Klose, and Rose books to continue to develop technique and musicality. For more advanced students or adult learners, I try to cater to the specific interests of the student while continuing to work on improving fundamental skills on the instrument. For piano and voice students, I customize the repertoire depending on ability level and personal interests.
LESSON STYLE
Teachers have a responsibility to serve their students in the best way possible. I want to teach my students under the heading of creativity, kindness, and knowledge. I like to involve students in setting their own individual goals. I acknowledge the individual goals and interests of students through choosing repertoire that is meaningful and engaging to them. During lessons, I play or sing examples and duets with students frequently in order to act as a model for certain concepts. Student accomplishments are always acknowledged, as I believe this helps maintain motivation and excitement to learn.
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