Mindful Music Sanford
About
My passion for music was awakened when I first began receiving classical piano lessons at age five. My love of music and desire to create and learn continuously grew as I achieved my Bachelor of Music in Music Education degree at Palm Beach Atlantic University. It was there that I also realized my passion for teaching!
After completing my bachelor's degree, I enjoyed two years of teaching pre-k through middle school music, elementary choir, and percussion ensemble as the music teacher at Summit Christian School, while also giving private piano and voice lessons. Although I loved teaching music to typical students, I began to realize that the need for music education went much deeper. So, I decided to continue my path in the field of education by obtaining a Master of Education degree in Exceptional Student Education at the University of Central Florida (2014). It was through my classes and internships at UCF, but most of all my experiences as a classroom teacher for students with autism, that I began to more fully understand the important role that music plays in the lives of all children -- especially children with autism and other related disabilities.
Now my greatest desire has become to share with students, with and without disabilities, the musical passion that I have been so fortunate to experience, while facilitating their growth and development not only musically, but physically, socially, emotionally, and academically as well.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I like to get to know the student first, and get an idea of the student's goals, and background knowledge. Then, once I have an idea of the level of the student, we begin with reviewing concepts that the student may already know, or for a student who has never taken lessons before, we begin with the very basics: how to sit at the piano, hand position, finger numbers, getting familiar with the piano, and reading rhythms.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been teaching private piano lessons for about 8 years, and currently have 20 students.
After earning a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education, I went on to become a music teacher for students in Pre-K through Middle School, along with teaching private piano and voice lessons.
I then went on to get a Master of Education degree in Exceptional Student Education, and gained experience as an ESE teacher.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
My standard pricing system is outlined below:
30 minute lesson: $25
45 minute lesson: $35
60 minute lesson: $50
How did you get started teaching?
I began teaching beginner students when I was in college, and since then have continued to teach students of all ages and abilities.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with a variety of students, including very young students (age 3), and elementary aged students, middle and high school students, and adults. I also teach students with learning disabilities and students with autism.
I have taught a lot of beginning students, and also intermediate and advanced students.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Make sure your teacher is going to focus on your needs and goals, but is also someone who is not only knowledgable in his/her subject area, but knows how to share and teach that information.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What are your goals for lessons, what is your previous experience, why do you want to take lessons, what type of lessons/styles are you interested in?