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Amanda C.
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I want students to be comfortable and at ease with me as a teacher. I encourage questions and dialogue as to what is being taught in a lesson. I have often been asked as to how long the student should practice. For beginners I tell parents in particular (piano) that the student may only practice a minimum of 10-15 minutes a day. That may seem like a short amount of time, but you need to remember that the music will not be that difficult and will not be too long . . . so four pieces of music, along with finger exercises will not take that long. I have also found that if the students are not forced to practice for long periods when beginning, they usually will come back later in the day and do the lesson again, because now they have a basic idea of what to do on the instrument. As for voice students that is a different story . . . students are learning to control air flow, correct bad habits and learn to possibly sing in a different language. With all that, a student is using muscles that they are not use to controlling. So if the student were to practice too long and become physically tired, it is inevitable that the student could start practicing incorrectly and using the muscles wrong. So I encourage voice students not to sing longer than 20 minutes at a time. In this way students can build up the muscles in their mouth, throat and diaphragm.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a Bachelor of Arts in Piano and Voice. I began teaching piano in 1974 and voice in 1976 in Modesto, California. I have been a professional accompanist for Modesto J.C. 1968, Modesto Performing Arts, 1968, Sierra Repertory Theater, 1982, Eugene, OR. Children’s Theater 1986, church pianist, Berean Baptist 1996-2000, church pianist, Life Springs Christian Church, Las Vegas, NV. 2005-2018. Vocally- 1978 – Engelbert Humperdinck, Hansel & Gretel/ the mother/ Modesto, J.C. 1981 – Monetti, The Medium/Madame Flora (Baba)/ Eugene, OR./ Hult Center – My Fair Lady, Eugene Performing Arts – Renaissance Performing Arts Group 1996-2000.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
My studio is located at:
Arkansas Music Conservatory,
2400 Southeast J. Street,
Bentonville, AR 72712.
Phone: 479-268-3307
www.arkansasmusicconservatory.com
A monthly fee of $95.00 is due at or by the first week of each month.
Students are provided with a private 30-minute lesson each week, plus two annual recital performances. Method books are purchased separately. Students begin with a 30 –minute lesson, longer lesson times may be made available as the student advances and comprehension increases.
How did you get started teaching?
I was encouraged by my piano and voice teachers to become a private music teacher.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with students as young as 5 all the way to 77 years of age. Male and female, Experienced and no experience, and in one case, in voice, a tone-deaf male who after about 6 months was able to hear and sing repeated scales and melodies.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Please, look for someone who is educated and experienced in piano or voice. Teachers who are educated and experienced will charge more, but you will learn the necessary basics and should get educated in music theory and history to help you understand the music you are performing. People who are not qualified to teach usually charge much less and usually cannot help you achieve the goals you are looking ford. Also make sure to ask what their method of teaching covers i.e. classical, pop, jazz, theory, scales etc.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Ask yourself are you ready for the time commitment it takes to become proficient in your instrument? Do you really want to learn the instrument or is someone else pushing you?
Are there other musicians in the family?
Do you own, rent or lease a piano or keyboard?
How recently was it tuned or serviced?
In addition to lessons, what other involvements will be on your time schedule (after school activities, sports, church, evening events, etc)?
Are you willing to commit to practice 5 days a week (each time a minimum of 20 minutes a day to get started?)
Then eventually progress to 30 or more minutes considering the difficulty of the music?