About
Hello future musicians!
My name is Bethany Jones and I attended Central Michigan Univeristy with a degree in Music Education with a minor in choir. Right now I teach full time in a middle school teaching 6-8 choir!
Starting in 2016, I had a studio of 9 piano students through a school in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. From there I worked for Expressions Music Academy in Novi, Michigan where I had around 25 voice and piano students. During that time I also had 4 of my own students outside of Expressions Music Academy. Because of all this experience I am fully qualified to teach opera, classical, pop, and some jazz vocal techniques as well as beginning-intermediate piano lessons.
My background with music is very diverse! Starting at the age of 8 I started piano lessons, which continued through High School. I still play every day and it aids me every single day as I teach middle school choir. I played Clarinet and Saxophone in the high school jazz band, as well as sang in the choir my senior year of high school. From there I went on to Central Michigan University and auditioned for the vocal program. The role I enjoyed the most in college was the role of Rosalinde in the opera "Die Fledermaus." I spent most of my time performing in recitals, competitions, and operas while a student at CMU.
I would love to start up a new studio in Grand Rapids, Michigan! I believe that I am a unique teacher in that I provide lessons based on the individual. In other words, one size does NOT fit all. I try to develop relationships with my students so they feel comfortable to make mistakes in order to suceed with thier instrument.
Please contact me with any further questions about an opportunity to become a future student!
Thank you,
Bethany Jones
I love to see students make new connections and allow themselves to make mistakes in order to be better! One on one lessons is something I really enjoy so that I can give all my attention to one student to help them process, understand, and grow.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
My process in working with a new student is very simple! Our first lesson is full of getting to know the student and his/her skills on the instrument. I typically like to hear the students' voice or piano skills the first lesson just so I know what kinds of warm-ups and repertoire we should be looking at. From there we will continue to build skills and work on fun literature!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a degree from Central Michigan University in Choral Music Education. I also have 5 years of experience teaching piano and voice lessons.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
My pricing is very simple! $20 for a half hour lesson if you come to my studio and $25 for a half hour lesson if I have to travel to you! I ask for monthly payments at the beginning of a four lesson period.
I am also offering your first lesson to be FREE OF CHARGE! As long as you are traveling to my studio!
How did you get started teaching?
I started teaching piano lessons when I was still in high school. I loved working one-on-one with students and I believe that is what fired me up for getting a teaching degree at CMU.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with students as young as 5 years old, all the way up to my oldest which was 54 years old! I have also worked with men and women on both piano and voice.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
The advice I would give is make sure you are comfortable with your teacher. Especially when it comes to singing in front of someone! I am not here to judge, obviously, I am here to make you sound as beautiful as you can sound. So "shop" around and find a teacher that you can really bond with.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Question One: Do I need a piano to practice on for piano lessons?
Answer: YES!!!!!!
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