About
I graduated Magna Cum Laude from North Texas State University (now UNT) in Denton, TX. I am a member of Texas Federation of Music Clubs. They host an annual competition in which most of my students choose to participate. I have been teaching in Austin for 25 years. Prior to that I lived in Denton, TX and taught as a graduate assistant at Texas Woman's University. I am open to teaching all styles and really try to tailor lessons to fit the needs and desires of the individual student. I have taught special needs students .. ADD, autistic, blind (but I am not by any means an expert in any of those fields). When working on my Masters Degree, I took 20 hours toward a degree in Music Therapy. I later changed to a Piano Performance major.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I treat each student individually. I assess their past experience, abilities, and goals.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a Bachelor's degree in piano pedagogy and a Masters in piano performance.
I have been teaching all ages and levels for 25 years.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$100 per month. That's 4 lessons. Tuition is paid at the first lesson of each month. Here is our website. It explains tuition and will likely answer any other questions you have.
http://austinpianoandstrings.com/
How did you get started teaching?
It was the logical move when I finished college. My Bachelors degree is in Piano Pedagogy. It was always my intention to teach. I set up my own business in my home 25 years ago.
What types of students have you worked with?
All ages, all levels. Some special needs .. autistic, blind. Classical, blues, pop music. voice
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
We just had our annual student recital. There is always a nice variety at my recital. In addition to piano, we include some of my husband's students .. guitar, mandolin, ukelele
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Ask if you can pay for a single lesson, just to try it out. Ask them about their experience, if they offer performing opportunities (e.g. recital). Ask for referrals from present and past students.