Experience:
I began teaching piano my senior year of high school
and officially set up my studio after graduating
with a B.A. in Music Education in December of 1995.
Previously employed as a teacher and a church musician,
I now accompany several choirs and recitals in the
area and volunteer my services to my home church
here in Lawrence, KS. I am also pursuing my masters
degree from the University of Kansas.
Method:
Each student is very different and after several
weeks of instruction I have a better idea of which
method that student will thrive under. Typically,
I begin 4-5 year olds in the "Beethoven Bear
and Mozart Mouse" series, 6-10 year olds in
the Bastien series, 11-15 year olds in the Alfred
series, and adults in the Alfred Adult series. I
incorporate theory and scale work at a relatively
early stage of learning. Technical exercises are
also important to begin soon after a basic knowledge
is achieved.
Typical lesson times are 1/2 hour every week. Every
6 months a recital is planned in which I strongly
encourage my students' attendance and participation.
It is a wonderful time to begin to share your music
with others and to be inspired and developed as
a pianist.
I am continually excited about playing and teaching
piano. My goal is to share this excitement and to
use my knowledge to help instill a love of music
in my students. With both student and teacher giving
their best, we can see some wonderful musical milestones!
Welcome:
Students
*beginners, intermediate, and advanced players of
any age
*those willing to be disciplined to practice diligently
Performances
*accompanying needs
*dinner parties
*weddings
Other Instruments:
My husband is also a musician, holding a B.M. in
Music Education and a M.M. in Trumpet Performance.
Stephen currently freelances in the area and has
an active trumpet studio. He gives lessons out of
our home, and if you are looking for both a piano
and trumpet instructor, we may be able to work out
a convenient lesson time.
Benefits:
Whether it works out for me to work with you or
not, I strongly encourage the pursuit of musical
knowledge. The student will learn concentration
skills that foster success in everything else he
or she does. Playing the piano will also develop
coordination. Exposure to the arts widens a student's
horizons and will give him or her a framework for
other learning. Best of all, the student will experience
the joy of reading music. The ability to read music
and play songs of choice is a joy that will remain
for a lifetime!
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