Wendy Kyle Mcgee

The Providence Music Method:

The methods and techniques used at Providence have been gleaned from some of the top music teachers and musicians in the world. Students will use music and materials from a wide variety of publishers. Typical classes or lessons for piano or wind instruments will include the following:

demonstration and practice of good playing technique

scales, chords, and exercises to develop technique

ear songs and improvisation, so the student may apply all of the above to making music

reading musical notation

counting and playing rhythms, and movement to rhythm

reinforcement of all of the above through workbooks or computer software

listening to demonstrations or recordings

performance of assigned pieces for teacher or small group

playing ensemble pieces or duets with the teacher

students composing and playing their own original compositions