About
I have a doctorate from the acclaimed New England Conservatory of Music, and I have been teaching for 30 years, with a demonstrated record of accomplishment. I'm also a proven educator and am the Chair of the Music Department at Howard Community College
I love teaching--pure and simple! Seeing students "get it" is what keeps me going. Passing along the skill, knowledge, and love for the art is a privilege.
Specialties
Student's age
Lesson length
Able to read music
Years experience
Student has instrument
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I first assess where they are, what their goals are, and their working style.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Doctorate from New England Conservatory.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Starting 1 July 2022:
1/2 hour: $50
45 minutes: $70
one hour: $90
How did you get started teaching?
I had always wanted to do it, and my early teachers gave me the chance to teach by helping their beginning students.
What types of students have you worked with?
All ages, levels, and goals.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Don't necessarily find a teacher that "everybody studies with." I have only a few, select students because I am Chair of the Music Department at my college. But having fewer students means they get a lot more attention.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Does experience matter to you? Are you willing to risk studying with someone just starting out? Everyone has to start somewhere, sure; but it can be a bit of a gamble studying with someone who only has a few years under their belt.