Tenia Nelson Music
About
Hey Y'all!! My name is Tenia and I live, eat and breathe music!! I am a pianist, percussionist and educator that lives in Denver, Co! I have 15 years plus teaching experience in ALL levels(Early Childhood Education through University). I received my Bachelors of Music Education Degree from Metro State University of Denver in 2004 and My Masters of Music Degree( Jazz Studies) from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2010.
When I am not teaching I am playing all over Denver. I am a freelance music artist that plays all types of music! I play in a well known Denver based group, Spherio, in which focuses on arranging and playing the music of Thelonious Sphere Monk. As well as playing all over the Denver area, my music and groups have also been heard many times on Denver's KUVO, which is one of the best jazz radio stations in the world!
I just LOVE teaching young and old!! I feel like this is what I was put on the planet for. Teaching is not what I just do....but who I am as a whole. Teaching is LIFE!!!!
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
First get to know them and their learning style(s). I always make sure that I have the student playing in the very first lesson!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a Bachelors of Music Education Degree from Metro State University, Denver and a Masters of Music Degree(Jazz Studies) from the University of Colorado, Boulder
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Lessons at my studio: $50/60 minutes and $35/30 minutes
Lessons at your home: $55/ minutes and $40/30 minutes
How did you get started teaching?
It all started with that one AWESOME teacher....right??
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with students of all ages as well as students on the ASD spectrum and ADHD, etc.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I directed the Heritage Jazz Orchestra(Middle/High School students) in May of 2017 for the Five Points Jazz Festival in Denver, Colorado. The students did such an amazing job on practicing their music and being great students in general!
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
It is awesome to have the expertise that that person may have but also make sure that the teacher is caring, fun and challenges you musically!!
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What should consist of my practicing time?
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What type of music should I learn or what will interest me?