Joyce Crawford Professional Instruction Of Piano, Voice, Flute, And Music For Children And Adults
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6 hires on Lessons.com
3 employees
25 years in business
About this pro
We make our student' goals a priority and work towards that goal from the very first lesson. Lessons are tailored to each individual student and fun. In addition, we work by appointment. Meaning, each student has a specific time schedule. That time schedule is your reserved time for lessons with us, and during that time you will not have to worry about any background noises, or interuptions. The parents/students chose the time for their lessons that works best in their schedule. Ms. Joyce Crawford, Master of Music, offers in-studio piano, voice, and flute (Baroque) lessons to children and adults (all levels of advancement). Online piano and voice lessons are also offered to children ages 6 + and adults. Ms. Joyce Crawford strives to help every student reach his/her highest musical potential and goal. She has served all areas in Palm Beach County for over 23 years, teaching piano, voice/singing, flute (Baroque), and music to children of ages four and up, as well as adults. Her studio is conveniently located and easily accessible to students of all areas in Palm Beach County. Private online (Internet) lessons are offered via Skype, allowing someone who lives anywhere in the world, who has access to a computer, laptop, tablet, or phone (with connection to the internet and Skype), to convenientley have lessons from the comfort of their home, or office.
Our standard is:
Exceptional Musical Education
A word from the instructor:
Welcome!
I am a kind, patient, and experienced Instructor. I have superior preparation and over 23 years of experience as an artist and instructor. I am a full time piano, voice, flute, and music instructor, and have had the pleasure to specifically serve the Palm Beach area for over 22 years. I began my teaching career in Michingan and have been in Florida since 1994. I offer private piano and voice lessons to children, teens, and adults - from beginner to advanced levels, as well as beginner flute lessons of children 6 and above. My teaching includes a full understanding of music and all it's aspects. I teach all styles of music, including Classical, Pop, Show tunes, Jazz, Contemporary, Pop, R&B, Musical Theater, and Gospel. I also teach music theory. In piano lessons, I offer a very well developed program, that focuses on note reading (fist time, or improvement), rhythm, technique, sight reading, etc. We will also have the opportunity to work on creating a repertoir that you will love, and much more; All with the goal to have you play amazingly well! In vocal lessons, I offer a very effective, yet enjoyable vocal program, which includes: finding your true voice, perfecting tonality/key, breath, vocal strength, range, sight singing, flow, pronunciation, pitch, rhythm, etc., with the goal to have you sing correctly and simply beautifully! In flute lessons, children develop versatility, relaxation, calmness, rhythm, punctuality, organization, intelligence, focus, awareness, and brain function. In addition, it also enhances tongue, breath, body coordination, eye-hand coordination, multitasking, and self discipline. I am kind, patient, and present instructions in a way that is easy to understand. I deeply care about my students' understanding of the presented material and their progress. My lessons are fun, and individually tailored according to each student's interests, musical/technical needs, and goals. Whether you are looking to learn piano performance, singing/voice performance, flute performance, or piano, flute, or voice simply for your own pleasure. My expertise as a piano, flute, voice, and music professional, will surely help you thrive. It is my main objective to help you, the student, reach your highest musical potential and goals! I have experience teaching students who want to find out if playing piano is something they would enjoy, students who want to follow a professional career in piano, voice/singing, flute, and musical theater, as well as students who would like to simply add musical education to their academic curriculum, or simply play for their own enjoyment.
Students who are interested in performing in front of an audience, are given the opportunity to participate in our beautiful yearly recitals.
If you are interested in professional lessons that are tailored and carefully planned with your needs and musical goals in mind, please call us.
We would like to invite you to please visit our website (www.jcmusiclessons.com), in order to learn more about us, and how lessons are structured to give you all you need to turn your musical dream into reality.
Please call us directly at (561) 351-8792, if interested in taking lessons. We look forward to working with you and helping you reach your ultimate musical goal!
Sincerely,
Joyce Crawford
Phone:(561) 351-8792
Website: www.jcmusiclessons.com
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Piano, voice, flute, and music lessons are offered at our studios in Wellington and Lake Worth.
Business hours are (By appointment):
Monday - Friday, from 9:30 am - 9:00 pm
Saturdays, 9:30 am - 3:00 pm.
Sundays, 9:30 am - 6:00 pm (Taking phone calls - Information only).
In-studio Lessons:
Serving Wellington, Delray, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Lake Worth, West Palm Beach, Royal Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, and Jupiter,
Online Lessons:
All other locations world wide via the Internet (Skype).
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STUDENT LOOKING TO PREPAIR FOR AUDITIONS
I very much care about the progress and musical success of each of my students. I incorporate important material into lessons as we move along, and at the same time keep it all easy to understand and fun. It is an important part of my teaching to show my students the true beauty and importance of music (Piano, voice/singing, flute, music) and inspire them to love music and truly enjoy learning (piano, singing, flute, and music)! I welcome students who would like to prepare for auditions. I prepare students to audition for Bak Middle School of the Arts, Dreyfoos School of the Arts, The Juilliard School, The Kravis Center, and to various colleges and universities. Once a student chooses a time slot for weekly lessons, that particular time will be reserved specially for that student. I look forward to starting to work with each student and moving forward in his/her exciting musical journey! My piano, voice, flute, and music lessons emphasize (respectively): Music theory, technique, sight reading, ear training, composition, tonality/key, correct breath, pronunciation, phrasing, flow, performance, and a complete understanding of all aspects of music. These vary depending on what lessons you take(piano, voice, flute, or music).
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LANGUAGE LESSONS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE:
Please call for rates and more information. We look forward to working with you! Thank you.
I love to teach and see my students thrive! I inspire my students to love music and enjoy playing piano, singing, or playing flute (or all three)! It is my ultimate objetive to help my students reach their goals, make their dreams become reality!
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Credentials
Wellington, FL 33414
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Everything.Joyce is very professional,makes learning a pleasure and is able to extract your talent.
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My kids thoroughly enjoyed their first piano lesson with Miss Joyce. She made them feel comfortable and confident as first-timers on the piano. I can tell her lessons will be challenging and fun. So glad we found her, we’re looking forward to the next lesson!
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My daughter is 7 years old, and has been taking lessons with Ms. Crawford for about 6 months now. She had 2 years of piano lessons with 2 other teachers previous to Ms. Crawford. She was not progressing and was never excited about her lessons. Since Ms. Crawford has been giving her lessons, she has been one happy girl! She loves to practice, looks forward to every lesson, and is progressing beautifully! We are so very thankful that we found a teacher that is so great at what she does! Thanks to Ms. Crawford, our daughter is blossoming.
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FAQs
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Our first lesson will include a comfortable, fun, and relaxed short conversation with the student/parent(s). The objective here is to learn about the student's musical interests, passion, and goals. That will be followed by a short evaluation of the student's understanding of music(piano, voice, flute, and/or music), and the student's first lesson. For the student who is new at playing the piano, voice lessons/singing, flute, or at music, we start with the basic essentials. The objective here is to secure a strong foundation and a simple way to get started. For the student who has had lessons previously, the student plays or sings a piece of his/her choice, so that I can observe and pinpoint the student's understanding and knowledge of music, and how the student approaches playing piano, singing, flute, or all three. This allows me the opportunity to make recommendations and specially tailor lessons to each individual student. The first lesson will follow.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Besides having earned my degree... I find great importance in keeping myself well informed in music (updated). I attend various yearly meetings/conventions, and take new relevant musical courses to learn about the latest developments in my field.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
We are offering a special and would like to let you know about it! Special: You will get a discount on you first month of lessons. Tuition at a reasonable cost. Please call for more information. I focus on offering exceptional musical education - Specializing in the education of beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. I have experience teaching children, teens, and adults of various ages. I offer piano, voice, flute, and music lessons either at my studio, at your home (depending on schedule availability), or online in Florida and worldwide. New students looking to have 60 minute, in-studio lessons: Your first month (4 lessons) will be at a discounted rate (total for 4 lessons). Thereafter, your regular rate will apply. Please call for more information. Double Special for New Students (In-studio lessons only) - With the purchase of a package of 10 in-studio 60 minute lessons, your per lessons rate will be $37.00. Please call for more information.
How did you get started teaching?
I grew up in a very musical family and was introduced to music at the age of 3. I grow up involved with music and learning music, and I understand what it is like to start learning to play piano at any age, from early childhood to adulthood. My mother was a renowned classical concert pianist, and my father, a symphonic orchestra maestro and Opera vocal. My parents introduced me to the world of piano/voice/flute/music at a very early age. I started taking piano/voice/flute/music lessons at the age of 3. I gradually progressed and played at my first recital just before I turned 4. Then, at age 7, I started to play at concert halls. I continued my studies in piano, flute music, vocal/singing lessons, and soon became very successful in my musical career. Today, my mother is a highly distinguished former classical concert pianist and music professor, my father is a highly sought after former orchestra and chorus conductor, and I am a very successful professional pianist, instructor, and educator. My professional experience and knowledge, the fact that I had amazing parents and grew up in the company of renowned musicians, and the fact that I had lessons with sought-after, knowledgeable, responsible, and caring piano/flute/vocal/music instructors throughout my life, have allowed me to learn how important, valuable, and enriching music is in each person's life. All those things inspired me to follow this beautiful, gratifying, and exciting career!
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with: Beginner, intermediate, and advanced students Students whose goals were to become professional singers, pianists, and flutists. Students looking to have private piano, flute, voice, and/or music lessons at home, or at my professional music studio as part of their curriculum. Students interested in simply learning music theory. Students whose goal was to prepare for piano auditions and talent shows. Students whose goal was to become professional musicians. Students who were looking to learn to to play and/or sing for their own enjoyment. Beginner students who wanted to be introduced to the wonderful world of music. I use an innovated traditional method and material. The lesson material is easy to understand and promotes fast progress and learning. Advanced and intermediate students whose goals were to improve/perfect technique, and music reading and performance capabilities. I strive to help my students maximize their highest musical potential and inspire them to love music and truly enjoy playing piano, flute, and singing!
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I recently prepared one more student to audition at Bak Middle School of The Arts. I am proud to say that she was also accepted. To this date, I have taught and prepared over 30 students to audition to Bak Middle School of The Arts, over 40 students to audition to Dreyfoos School of the Arts, and 4 students to audition to The Juilliard School. They were all selected.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
It would be essential to look for an experienced instructor, who is truly dedicated towards helping students reach their highest musical potential, and who understands the importance of specifically formulating lessons to each individual student, with the student's musical needs and goals in mind. That instructor should also be able to identify what material should be given for practice that would absolutely aid in the student's fast progress, always keeping in mind to make the learning material interesting. The potential student should not only look for an instructor who is experienced, but also, who offers one-on-one private lessons. Private one-on-one lessons, will require the instructor's attention to be 100% directed to one particular student - The student will have the undivided attention of a qualified and experienced instructor, which will absolutely aid in the student's steady progress.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
When ready to look for an instructor, costumers should identify what their musical goal is, and how committed they are towards taking lessons and reaching their goal. That is not only important information to the costumer, but also very valuable information to the new instructor. Next, costumers should think of a few questions that should be directed towards the instructor, for example, total years of teaching experience, how important the student's musical goal is to the instructor, and if lessons are one-on-one, private lessons. Costumer's should always keep in mind that private lessons that are given in person, are not only easier for the student to understand, but also direct the instructor's full attention towards one student, and allow the teacher to successfully correct posture, hand position, etc. Finally, make sure to ask about the instructor's lesson rates.
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