About
I am a talented teacher! I am diverse as a musician, and am comfortable with all ages. Don't think you are to old to start! I integrate lessons for whole brain learning. I help students connect to the joy of musical learning and experience!
i have been teaching piano since before I graduated from college, and teaching voice since I was in my late 20's. I was a high school choral director for seventeen years. I have worked with children and older adults in my church music experience in which I have worked since I was in high school. I have been the Director of a Senior Chorus for several years. I sing jazz, pop, musical theater, and play all styles of music on the piano.
I love it when students discover what they can do! My passion is to enable people to make their own music, not simply listen to and watch others make music.
I enjoy gaining understanding of the unique ways each person engages in the process of learning to make music. Everyone is different. I don't epect my students to become professional musicians, but would encourage any who do.have that wish. Mostly, I hope to enable students to find joy and gratification in their own music-making, whaever their age.
I am a member of Minnesota Music Teacher's Association, St. Paul Music Teacher's Forum, American Guild of Organists. Some former students have gone on to successful careers in music performance.
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What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I like to find out what the goals of the student are, particularly adult students. I talk about the strategies we might use to meet those goals. I give them a "first lesson" to show them how I work, and to help them become comfortable with me. I have other strategies with young children.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been a music educator for more than 30 years. I graduated from St. Catherine University with a Music Perofrmance degree, and received my licesure from the University of st. Thomas in Music Education. I am member of the MMTA (Minnesota Music Teacher's Association) and VoiceCare Network. I have worked with singers and piano studnents from age 5 to age 85. I have sung with the Minnesota Chorale, VocalEssence, Kantorei. I have also sung with jazz bands. I have a fondness for "jazz," "old standards" and well crafted songs. I was a music teacher (grades k-12) in St. Paul and Minneapolis for many years.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Standard pricing: $30.00 per 30 minute lesson;
$35.00 per 45 minute lesson
$50.00 per 60 minute lesson
How did you get started teaching?
As a young musician, I discovered that I truly enjoyed sharing my gifts with others and showing them how possible it is to learn to sing or play the piano and experience the joy of making one's own music! As a result, I studied Music Education in college, and have been a choir director, vocalist and pianist for many years. I have loved teaching people of all ages and abilities!
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What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Have an idea of what you'd like to accomplish. Good teachers will help you with all aspects of musical learning. If you have an idea of what you want to achieve, it will help the teacher develop a curriculum that will be well-suited to your wishes. And don't be afraid to take a risk!
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What does the student envision being able to accomplish?
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Is the teacher able to be flexible in the types of musical styles s/he teaches?
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