Kathleen's Piano Studio
About
Music has been my passion ever since I can remember. To me, there is nothing more satisfying than teaching another student who loves music. I taught piano lessons over 30 years ago but stopped when I had my first child. Once my children were raised, I decided to start teaching again in 2015. My degree is in Music Education and I studied Music Therapy for three years. My instrument is the piano. I completely tailor every lesson to my students individually. While I teach out of method books, I also incorporate songs that they love, that has the Theory that they are studying at the moment. This makes learning the Theory more enjoyable and they appreciate the importance of Theory. Since the CoVid pandemic started, I committed myself to learn online teaching and I mostly teach online now. I have an overhead camera for viewing the keyboard and my hands. I screen share using digital music and use the annotation tool to point to or circle certain aspects of the music. Parents love that they don't have to drive their children to lessons and can observe the lessons from the comforts of their home. I have done in-person recitals but recently I did my first prerecorded online recital. I look forward to continuing to learn new strategies to enhance my student's experiences with their piano lessons.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
When working with a new student, I like to get related to them. I ask them what kind of music they like, who are their favorite artist or composers. I check to see if either parent plays an instrument. I also ask if they enjoy sports, the arts such as dance, theatre, gymnastics etc... I also ask them what movies they like, especially if the movies have music. I then will check out their experience with music such have they had past lessons, are they in an ensemble, do they play another instrument and can they read one or more clefs. After that information, I will be able to determine their level and what books to recommend. I also ask them what songs would they like to learn.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Besides my Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education, I also speak Spanish at a Biliqual level, have been in many choirs, had Teaching Music Online training recently as well as other online music training courses.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
TUITION COST through February 2021
-Tuition will be the same monthly payment every month regardless if the month has three, four or five time slots.
Monthly payment.
30 minute lesson a week is $115.00 dollars every month
45 minute lessons a week is $172.50 dollars every month.
One hour lesson a week is $230.00 dollars every month.
Classes are divided into two semesters.
Semester one is March through August.
Semester two is September through February.
A $20.00 dollars supply fee is due the first month of each semester. March 2021 the supply fee will be $25 dollars per student.
A cost of living price increase will be applied every March. This increase will average $15.00 dollars a month per student starting in March 2021.
How did you get started teaching?
I just decided to teach. It was a natural transition for me as I was raised in a large family and was used to being around people of all ages. I had taught in preschools, taught gymnastics, exercise and aerobic classes to adults, helped to mentor newly diagnosed cancer patients. Teaching and mentoring has always felt very natural to me.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have taught students from the age of 6 to 70 years old. I particularly love teaching early intermediate children and adults.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I am not sure if this question applies to my teaching or any event so I will share about my experience watching "The Piano Guys" at the Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado. On a beautiful summer evening in one of the most endeared natural rock formation outdoor theaters, surrounded by music lovers and watching the incredibly talented Piano guys is a treasured memory as this is the last live music performance that I saw before the pandemic shutdown.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
I recommend that the teacher, students as well as parents set up an interview and go over every question possible to make sure that all of you are a good fit. Ask about teaching style, cost, contracts, expectations from the parent, student and teacher and requirements etc...