Phxsong.com
About
I have been teaching private music lessons for over 20 years. I teach because I enjoy teaching -- which is one of the best reasons for doing anything!
I teach many things, including:
- singing, piano, and beginning guitar and ukulele.
- how to sing harmony, musicianship, music theory, solfege,
- musical theatre performance
- early childhood music
- computer and technical skills, including Windows, Microsoft Office, how to use a Smartphone, etc. (I have run an IT company for over 15 years.)
As far as formal education, I received a Bachelor of Arts in Music & Theatre. It was a good launch pad.
Music is something that enriches our lives. If there is some musical (or computer) area that you are interested in, let me know and I may be able to assist.
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Specialties
Guitar style
Has instrument
Years experience
Able to read music
Lesson length
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I ask about the student's musical goals and why they want to sing or learn to play an instrument. I ask about what styles or musical genres they enjoy or want to learn more about. I assess where the student is at, then I pattern the lessons ot help achieve those goals.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I received a Bachelor's Degree in Art with emphasis in Music & Theatre in 1999. I have taught private music lessons since 1999.
How did you get started teaching?
I had graduated from college and had a summer internship working for a children's theatre summer camp. The director of the camp asked me to begin to give her granddaughter singing lessons. A few months later, my dad's cousin asked me to give piano lessons to my second cousin, age 6.
I found that I enjoyed teaching private music lessons, so I continued. :)
What types of students have you worked with?
I've done group early childhood music classes with babies as young as 6 months old, and private piano lessons with a gentleman in his 60s, and every age in between.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
First, look at your life and figure out where you can regularly schedule individual music enjoyment and skill-building (i.e. PRACTICE.) Second, figure out what you want to do with music.
It may seem odd that I put scheduling regular practice ahead of figuring out what you want to do with music. However, the biggest obstacle that I have seen for all of my private lesson music students is creating the habit of regular music practice. Once the habit of regular music practice is incorporated into one's life, a lot can be done with music. Without regular music practice, progress slows and frustration enters the process.