Jacquelyn J
Instruments: Violin, Cello, Viola
Styles: Classical, Gospel, Musical Theater, Opera, Spirituals
Jacquelyn J
Instruments: Violin, Cello, Viola
Styles:
Classical, Gospel, Musical Theater, Opera, Spirituals
Where I Teach:
In Your Home
Ages Taught: 6-80
ABOUT
Degrees / Training / Special Info:
BM, Louisiana State University, Cello Performance MM, Georgia State University, Cello Performance ABD in DMA, Louisiana State University, Cello Performance
Awards:
2017 Accepted to the Musical Explorers Program at Carnegie Hall
2012-2016 Performed with the Augusta Symphony
2009-2013 Performed with the Lake Charles Symphony
2016 Performed with the Albany Symphony
2009 Performed with the Morehouse/Clark Atlanta Orchestras
Overview:
I am a passionate instructor who enjoys working with students of all ages. I started performing, professionally, at a very young age, during my 6 years at the Alabama School of Fine Arts. From there, I attended the Louisiana State University, as a cello performance major and performed with the school symphony, as well as the Alexandria Symphony, the Lake Charles Symphony and local venues. I went on to get my Master's degree at Georgia State University and then returned to Louisiana State University for my final degree in Cello Performance. I am currently ABD (all but dissertation) in DMA program and I am working with the Augusta Symphony.
EXPERIENCE
I began teaching in 2009, with private students. The following year, I began working with non-profit organization, for two years, that brought music to at-risk and underprivileged children. After working with them, I began working with the Baton Rouge Arts Council, bringing music and music appreciation to elementary school class rooms for children and schools that did not have a music teacher, on staff. I currently have a studio of private students, as well as students that I teach in a group. All of my students are encouraged to perform in public, for competitions, at church and family functions, as well as symphonies and chamber groups in and around the Atlanta area.
METHODS USED
For beginning students,on violin, viola and cello, I work with the Essential Elements and Suzuki books (depending on the student). They offer a lot of practical information, as well as beginning music theory for all string students. For my beginning violin and viola students, I only work with them through Essential Elements book 3. At that time, I would refer them to a teacher who's primary instrument is violin. With my cello students, all levels are welcome. I also use the Essentially Strings for some beginning cello students, depending on the student. As we progress in cello, they would need to purchase a scale book, possibly other Suzuki books, an etude book, as well as other individual pieces that they would learn. I am a very technically based teacher, so the basics and foundational methods are very important and would be the primary focus in the beginning, as we learn and gain comfort with all string instruments.
LESSON STYLE
I want my students to have fun, but to also engage in very structured learning. All students must find time to practice during the week, but the parents must be a huge part of helping their child learn this new instrument. We will set weekly, realistic goals for each lesson. During the lesson, we will review the last concept that was learned, go over the lesson for the day and then create a lesson for the following week and be sure that each lesson is explained and understood. Every student is different, and my hope is that even if your child does not become a musician, that they gain a love for music and their instrument and can carry that love throughout their lifetime.
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