Laura R  

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Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Recorder, Music, Keyboard
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, Country, R&B, Gospel, Musical Theater, Opera, Latin, Funk, Hip Hop, Electronic, Flamenco, Salsa, Showtunes, Spirituals, Reggae, Merengue, Latin Jazz, Swing, New Age, Samba, Bossa Nova, Soul, Marching Band, Punk, Mariachi, Avant-garde

I began teaching private lessons to a few of my students in Whitney, where they grew in their ability to play, beginning students always seem to do well, when they apply what they have been given to learn. Practice is important to learn the piano. I like to reward students with stickers it is a simple reward system. If the child shows that they can play a piece of music I will put a sticker on their music. This should give the child a sense of accomplishment. Along the way I also have little treats I will give to a student, candy, cookie, pencil, eraser. Nothing expensive. I emphasize that music is math in all concerns. It is proven that the students math grades will improve when they do music. It is science based. If I notice students getting bored I have theory sheets, (fun sheets) that the child can use and computer program, Quaver. I also will use examples of music played on youtube to give examples of what a piece of music would sound like, for instance playing the Stars and Stripes Forever on piano, will sound a whole lot different when a student hears the Marine Band play this piece of music. Depending on the child, making up their own music is also a fun thing to do, or even sing along while making up your own lyrics. I will look at each students learning differently depending upon the child's interests.

I began teaching piano private lessons to a few of my students in Whitney, where they grew in their ability to play, beginning students always seem to do well, when they apply what they have been given to learn. Practice is important to learn the piano. I use the Faber series books, because they use a more classical style approach. I will teach whatever style you would like to pursue. It can include music theory, using chords and scales. The Faber series however does not introduce scales, or key signatures right off. They take it for granted, so I have to side teach using my own curriculum to make up for what is missing. I like the Faber series, because it uses familiar classical tunes and modern music and styles. Bastien was a series I have also used in the past, but I tend to like Faber more. I do not emphasize recitals or perfection. If the student wants a professor type teaching then please pay hundreds of dollars for a teacher. I expect my students to practice and show effort in their learning. Musika has a recital at the end of the year, I do not require it. I can have a student recital at my house if necessary. Teaching trumpet is another love of mine. I played trumpet from when I was a Kindergartener. I was self taught. I was first chair, in Amarillo High School band, and did solo and ensemble competitions earning a one in rating many times. I also was a part of Amarillo Schools Region bands and orchestras, and made it to area. My Senior year, I moved to Plano, and became a part I also marched 4 years on Band 1 side of the trumpet rank at Texas Tech University. I can play super high notes, I have found a trick to playing using full tone, I can teach you, what I have learned and you can apply it to your playing. I earned the Best Pledge award in Mu Phi Epsilon, 2007. With all of this being said I would love to teach your student.