Artisan's Journey Studio
About
I have over 35 years of teaching experience, including ten years of teaching in public and parochial school venues. I am a Fine Arts specialist. I can teach lessons in any Band or Orchestral instrument, Visual Art or Theatre. I can come to the student, or the student can come to me. I work with the whole student and their parents. I am a mentor teacher. I welcome students of all ages, starting at age four on up. (including keyboards)The first lesson includes an assessment of the student abilities and establishment of student, parent, and teacher's expectations. I give a multiple student discount. I offer numerous types of lesson packages. I love the arts and enjoying them.
I love sharing the fine arts with people and helping them learn something new about their creative side. I love teaching the sometimes silent art of creation. I want my students to find joy in musical or artistic expression. I love watching "the lights" come into a student's eyes when they master something the first time and discover something new about themselves. while having fun.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
The first lesson is usually an hour so that I can assess the student, meet a parent and get to know what they want and goals the wish to set. Then I check out the instrument, books talk about expectations, the student's the parent and mine. I give the first lesson and set the next one. I always start with an assessment and start where they are. We do review basics especially if they come to me after having another instructor. I like to have fun with my students, but wantI have a Bachelor of Science in Education with K- 12 certification in both Visual Art and Instrumental Music. to accomplish a lot too.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
BS. Education: Bowling Green State University K-12 certification in Art and Music.
BA in Theatre Arts-The University os West Florida k-12 in Theatre Ed.
Master of Education- Capella University(still pending)
Graduate work in Theatre Education at The Ohio State University
35+ years of private teaching experience
published composer 1971
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Music Lessons
$75 per hour lesson
$50 an 1/2 hour lesson
$25 special rate for 4-6yeaolds- 20-minute lesson (keyboards or strings) sorry no guitar for preschool age
Price includes books
Visual Art
$50 Hour lesson books included
students will bring own supplies AFTER the first lesson per teacher recommendation(list of needed supplies)
How did you get started teaching?
I am a fourth-generation teacher in my family
I started teaching fellow band members when I was in High school.
I also taught arts and crafts for Girlscout day camp for 12 years
I started playing the trumpet in the fourth grade, changed to low brass in High School and College.Learned woodwinds and percussion at college and strings after college.
What types of students have you worked with?
All ages, and abilities...have worked with special education students as well as adults
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I recently attended the Cuyahoga Falls High School Football game to watch the CFHS Marching Band and the Junior High band students participate in half time.