EDUCATION:
California State University, Chico BA, Music, 1996
MA, Music with Emphasis in Keyboard Accompanying, 1999
American Institute of Musical Studies, Graz, Austria
Summer Session, 1999
TEACHERS:
Dr. Sylvie Beaudette, Caren Levine, Harold Heiberg, Eckart Sellheim, Dr. Robert Bowman, Dr. David Rothe
EXPERIENCE:
Independent Keyboard Teacher
20+ years experience teaching piano, organ and music theory to students whose ages range from 5 to 85.
Adjunct Faculty, California State University, Chico - 1998 to present
Classes taught:
Music Fundamentals
Class Piano
Ear Training/Sightsinging
Theory
Other duties:
Accompanist for University choirs and Opera Workshop
Church Organist/Choir Director - 1973-2002
Some of the congregations served:
Trinity United Methodist Church, Chico
St. John's Episcopal Church, Marysville
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, Yuba City
STUDIO INFORMATION:
I teach piano, organ and music theory in my home studio or in your home. Piano Adventures by Faber and Faber are used for beginning and early intermediate students. Students learn a broad range of classical music as well as popular styles and how to read lead sheets. Students who are interested are encouraged to explore composition. All students study music theory appropriate to their level of study. Students may choose to participate in as many performance opportunities as they wish. Students have participated in National Piano Guild Auditions, CAPMT Auditions (many have received superior ratings and have been invited to play at the annual state convention), the Monster Concert, CSU, Chico Keyboard Encounter and studio recitals. Students studying at my home studio have access to computer-assisted theory lessons and learning games. Also, each student creates a bi-annual repertoire CD using my digital recording equipment.
TUITION:
Lessons at my home studio: $35/hour - 1/2 hour, 3/4 hour or 1 hour options
Lessons in your home: $30 for 45 minute lessons
OTHER SERVICES AVAILABLE:
Custom accompaniment and practice CD's for vocalists and instrumentalists
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