About
Lessons Taught by New York Conservatory-Trained Jazz Pianist
Piano Lessons: All Ages, All Genres, All Levels
Teacher Specialty: Jazz Piano
Alex Sjobeck is the Adjunt Professor of Music in Jazz Piano at Boise State University. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Studies from the Manhattan School of Music and a Master of Music degree in Jazz Studies from the University of Northern Colorado where she taught collegiate classes while obtaining her degree. She has taught semester-long classes as well as masterclasses at universities and high schools across the United States and has been teaching private piano lessons to both young and adult students for around a decade. Her knowledge of music is shown through her thriving teaching career as well as her performance career which has led her to record several albums, compose and score the music for a short film, and perform at acclaimed jazz clubs across the United States such as the Velvet Note in Atlanta, GA, and Dazzle in Denver, CO. She has also received numerous awards from jazz festivals across the nation as well as DownBeat magazine.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I strive to help students meet their individual goals and guide them to set goals. Teaching students what there are interested in is of utmost importance to me and shows the most success and progress. These interests also need to be mixed with the basics such as technique and theory which aid in every aspect of their musical journey.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Bachelors of Music - Manhattan School of Music
Masters of Music - University of Northern Colorado
I have been teaching private lessons for nearly a decade, have taught collegiate ensemble, workshop, and private lesson classes, have taught classes at after school programs, have substitute taught classes at private performing arts schools, and have taught masterclasses and workshops across the United States.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
30 minute lesson: $45
45 minute lesson: $65
60 minute lesson: $85
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with a wide variety of students from young children to adults of all levels.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Hiring a qualified teacher is very important in the success of a student. Having a teacher who is teaching the correct way will easily put students ahead. It is also important to find a teacher that helps to inspire a student and spark their interest. I recommend looking for a teacher who has had musical training in college resulting in them having knowledge of how to teach in the most advantageous way.
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