Thabie M
5.0
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Instruments: Piano
Styles: Classical
5.0
(2)
Thabie M
5.0
(2)
Instruments: Piano
Styles:
Classical
Where I Teach:
Online
Ages Taught: 5-80
ABOUT
Degrees / Training / Special Info:
BA in Music concentration in piano from George Mason University May 2008 MM Fall 2011in Piano Pedagogy and Performance from George Mason Univeristy
Overview:
Thabie has been teaching at Keys to Creativity for 2 years and he recently received his masters in the field of Piano Pedagogy and Performance at George Mason University. While at George Mason, he studied with Dr. Joanne Haroutounian and Dr. Anna Balerkerskaia. During his graduate studies he performed a lecture recital featuring the works of John Field and a senior recital. During his undergraduate studies he was invited to play at the Schlern International Music Festival in Italy where he performed a Nocturne by Glinka and the Second movement of the Haydn Gypsy Piano Trio. He recently completed his Suzuki book 1 certification training with Mary Craig Powell in Columbus Ohio.
EXPERIENCE
Education: Landmark College, June 2001- December 2003; degree earned A.A.
George Mason University January 2004- May 2008, B.A in music (piano)
MM Fall 2011 in Piano Pedagogy and Performance (GMU)
Relevant Course work: Piano Pedagogy I and II and Techniques of Accompanying I and II
Suzuki Piano book 1 Certification June 24- July1 2012
Relevant Training: Throughout the two piano pedagogy courses that I have taken, I have
had an opportunity to look critically at various aspects in the field of piano teaching including technique books and current teaching trends such as Suzuki and Delcroze. I have also had the opportunity to observe teachers in the area who have helped me immensely in communicating concepts to students.
Experience: Piano group lessons for All things Rock March – April 2010
Keys to Creativity piano instructor July 2010 – Present
Recital programs at George Mason University:Spring May 2004 1st movement of
Mozart Sonata in C major K.309; Spring May 2005 Bach Prelude from book one number 5 in D Major; Spring May 2006 Second Movement from Beethoven’s Pathetique Sonata 2nd movement Spring May 2007 Debussy Clair De Lune from suite Bergamasque. Spring 2009, Mozart, Variations on “Ah, vous dirai-je, maman”
METHODS USED
I take a innovative approach to Music lessons to reach students goals and to develop the artist with in . I use the latest and most innovative methods to teach students . I can also teach the Suzuki piano method . Some of my methods that I use are Carol Matz interactive piano method, the Suzuki piano method, in addition to Faber and Faber piano adventures . I also use games from music mind games to teach students concepts such as rhythm dynamics and to introduce students to reading music. Once students have gotten out of the method books I usually put them in the Faber and Faber classical piano series which has small classical pieces they can play. In addition to catering to music they enjoy.
LESSON STYLE
My goal for my students in lessons is to give them the following:
A good foundation in technique through scales, arpeggios and technique exercises
A knowledge of dynamics and the ability to be able to make their own dynamic decisions at the piano
A knowledge of improvisation by creating their own melodies and accompaniments
A chance to explore there own musical interests, from Classical to Rock
An incorporation of games in the lesson to reinforce concepts from rhythm to indentyfying note names at the piano
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