Linda L  

5

  5.0 (7)

Instruments: Piano, Violin
Styles: Classical, Pop, Gospel, Musical Theater, Showtunes

My teaching experience started in high school when my private teacher started teaching me how to teach. I then accepted students on a continual basis, usually working two jobs. I realized at a later point in my life that I would like to make teaching my profession and started getting more serious about how I would proceed with teaching music. I have had students for over 25 years and without a doubt, parental involvement and practice are the two main factors for success of young students, along with a good teacher. I have a mandatory recital in the spring to prepare students for their future. My love of teaching comes from the challenge of helping each individual reach their goals and the joy experienced when they do succeed.

For 3-5 year olds on piano I use Wunderkeys and supplement with Bastien Music Tree and music I have written when note reading is introduced. Usually I continue into Faber and Faber but Wunderkeys is adding more method books for beginners 5+ and I may start using that once it is available for purchase. I highly encourage theory and incorporate it into lessons when time. I have use Three Cranky Women theory books and Julie McIntosh Johnson Theory. I introduce scales right away and each student usually has a technique book. I also incorporate games into lessons for young students to keep it fun. As students advance I introduce sheet music and music they like. For adults, there are a couple of chord method books by Alfred and Faber available and I use those unless they request something specific to work on. I may also write some of my own music, especially for learning note reading. That way, I can get it student specific. I have also used Step by Step for adults. For violin, I continue using whatever method book they bring and if appropriate uses Sassmannshaus or Suzuki books, Solos for Young Violinists, concertinos and other classical solo works. For learning positions and technical work I use Laoureux, Wohlfahrt. Sevcik, Kreutzer, depending on the level and age of the student.