Alexandra Perdew Music Lessons (Harp, Piano, Chamber Music, Theory)
About
I teach music to students of all age in order to enhance the student's appreciation of music and love/interest in their instruments. I believe music should be fun and not just a chore. Yes, there is homework, but the homework should be rewarding most of the time. I teach beginning to intermediate piano, all levels of harp, and all levels of theory and chamber music. My students are attending or have attended many of the Ivy Leagues and major conservatories throughout the world. My goal is to teach them music to a high level while allowing them to keep their musical voice. Each one of my students will play a piece with their own interpretation and musicality and there is no box which they must remain in. Some students will go on to play pop music and some will play in major orchestras. Some will play only to their favorite classical piece such as Fur Elise or Canon in D, while others will keep pushing themselves to learn the hardest repertoire available and will go on to compete in International Competitions. Each person's musical experience and drive is different and that is important while teaching.
I have been teaching for twenty years through my studios in Chicago, Los Angeles, Anaheim, and the Bay Area. I teach both in person (Gilroy, Cupertino, San Mateo and Foster City) and online.
I received my Bachelor's degree from DePauw University in Anthropology and Music with a minor in Chemistry, my Master's degree in Orchestral Studies (Performance) at Chicago College of Performing Arts (Roosevelt University), and I did Post Graduate work at the University of Southern California.
You can visit my website at: www.alexandraperdew.com for more information.
I LOVE to share music with others. I love seeing students realize they can do something they didn't know they could and wouldn't have even considered possible. I use analogies from sports, education, history, and music to help students grasp ideas better, and these moments are fun for me and the student.
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Frequently asked questions
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
BA - DePauw University Music, Anthropology
MM - Roosevelt University CCPA Orchestral Studies (Harp Performance)
Post Graduate - USC Thornton School of Music (Music Performance/Anthropology)
Major Teachers include: Sarah Bullen, Sally Maxwell, Edward Druzinsky, Harriet Moore, JoAnn Turovsky
Alexandra Perdew has performed extensively throughout the US, Canada and Europe, as a soloist, with small ensembles, and as an orchestral harpist. She has appeared in several TV shows such as General Hospital, as well as performing with several Hollywood scoring orchestras. She has also worked on the worlds largest stages from the World's Fair to the Grammy Awards Show,
Alexandra has a passion for new music performance and enjoys training composers to write for the harp. She also helps promote new music. She is passionate about accompanying great musicians from vocalists to violinists and guitarists.
She has performed under the batons of many conductors including George Solti, Carl Davis, Larry Livingston, Daniel Hege, Sergiu Comissiona, Gilad Yehuda, Cliff Colnot, Donald Chen, and many others.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$85/hr
$50/30 minutes
What types of students have you worked with?
I teach students of all ages and motivations from four years to ninety years. I teach special needs and have taught in special needs classrooms in the public schools, and I also teach high level students/professionals preparing for professional auditions and international competitions. I also coach for TV/ Movie productions and pop/indie recordings, tours, and stage work.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Find a teacher who makes you feel comfortable and motivated. You should want to go home and practice without thinking of it as a chore.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What are your goals? What is your experience? How do you learn - what kind of teacher would be best to teach you the way you learn?