Jennie's Music

Jennie's Music

5.0Exceptional(18 reviews)
Offers online services
Offers online services

About

I focus on the needs of the student not just what I want to teach them. There is no one size fits all in my approach to teaching. I want to focus on what the student's goals are, and then help them to meet those goals as soon as possible.

I love watching my students learn, gain confidence and succeed. I love music and love to be able to share it with others.


Highlights

Hired 15 times
1 employee
19 years in business
Serves De Pere , WI
Offers online services

Payment methods

Cash, Check, Venmo, Zelle

Social media


Specialties

Years experience

No formal training, No formal training; some self-taught experience, 0 – 2 years experience

Able to read music

Student can read music, Student cannot read music

Lesson length

30 minutes, 60 minutes

Student's age

5 – 10 years old, 11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old

Student has instrument

Students who have a piano

Interested musical styles

Classical, Pop, I can make recommendations

Photos and videos


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    Amanda K.

    Jennie individualizes lessons for students, combining theory with application. When our son has a song he wants to learn, Jennie helps him find a version within his ability level so he is successful as a guitarist; this motivates him to continue with his lessons and practicing. She has been flexible with lessons that have needed to be rescheduled and offers online lessons in addition to in-person lessons.
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    May 10, 2020

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    Terri R.

    Jennie is always patient with any musical lesson. Her wealth of knowledge on instruments and musical theory is amazing! She keeps students interested and motivated.
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    July 21, 2019

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    R B.

    I highly recommend Jennies music! I started lessons with Jennie when I was in middle school, and I learned so much while having a lot of fun at the same time. I continued working with her when I was in high school and she really encouraged me in my own songwriting and helped me do some recording. Im still playing guitar now and the skills she helped me develop have been incredibly valuable.
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    July 12, 2019

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    Kristen R.

    Jennie is a patient, kind person. She has pushed my children to learn music theory to playing their favorite music. Jennie has gone out of her way to make guitar and piano truly enjoyable for my kids.
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    July 12, 2019

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    Melody A.

    We love Ms. Jennie and Jennies Music, shes always great and my daughter loves her teaching style.
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    July 12, 2019

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    Shayne W.

    Jennie was my teacher between the ages of 10 and about 17. The defining characteristic of that experience was Jennie being much more interested in motivating me and cultivating my musical interest, than she was being a disciplinarian over an instrument. I never found myself practicing out of obligation or being intimidated by her, which kept music exciting. She instigated my curiosity and directed my growth, and she did it with genius foresight. Retrospectively, as someone who has since taken many music classes with many instructors being an audio engineering major, I can recognize and appreciate how special that ability is in a music teacher. To simply say Jennie taught me to play guitar would be insulting. Jennie brought my fledgling interest to a lifelong passion. She laid the foundation for my musical taste and shaped the ethics I carry to music, all the while maintaining the essence of serenity that made it appealing to begin with. At 23, music is an invariable tenant of my life and it’s frightening to imagine it without the affinity for music Jennie was so instrumental in affording me. My world is far richer having known and learned from Jennie, I’ll always be profoundly grateful for her.
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    July 11, 2019

    Frequently asked questions

    I do not have a one size fits all approach to teaching. Everyone has different learning styles and different learning needs.

    I indentify the students musical goals and current skill levels. Then depending on the instrument they want to learn, I decide, with the input of the student or their parents, on the method that would best suit the student.

    Depending on the instrument, (for instance: Guitar, Bass guitar, Ukulele or Mandolin) some prefer or need a very structured learning style, but very often, some students learning the just mentioned instruments, prefer to just learn chords or songs at first.

    If that is the case, I focus on getting them playing songs as soon as possible, and focus on teaching theory along the way, so they understand what they are playing. If I see they are struggling with basics, I incorporate more structure to build skill levels. As time goes on, they usually want to learn to read music as well. when they are ready, they learn notation.

    Students who want to learn Violin, Piano or Banjo would be taught with a very structured style with theory incorporated into the lessons as we go. Violin and Piano students would definately learn notation from the get go.

    Studied at:

    -Berklee College of Music

    -Wisconsin Conservatory of Music

    -Suzuki Acadamy of Green Bay

    -Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (Recording/Audio engeneering)

    -Over 30 years of music study thru personal private lessons with very knowlegble and talented teachers.

    For lessons given in person at my studio:

    $25 per half hour

    $50 per hour

    For online lessons: 

    $25 per half hour

    $50 per hour

    All my fees are paid on a monthy basis, not per individual lesson.

    I started teaching Private lessons in local music stores from 2005 to 2017. I taught out of a studio in a music store for about 12 years. I just moved my teaching studio to my home in 2017.

    I have worked with young children, teens, and adults of all ages.  5 to 85

    I have had great success with teaching kids on the spectrum, as I absolutley enjoy teaching them.

    I have a annual summer outdoor recital /cook out in my yard every year, complete with professional sound system and stage experience.  It is a great way to showcase my students and have a great day of fun with them and their families.

    Look for one who cares, listens, and has a personal interest in your success as a musician. A teacher who does not care whether you practice or not,  is a big red flag, not just a really nice teacher.

    Before the learning process:

    1. Do I have an instrument that is in good shape and in playable condition? 

    If not, or if you don't know, ask yourself, should I have it checked out at a local music store, and have set up to be more playable?

    For example, new strings or neck set up on guitar, bass, mandolin, or banjo. If you purchase a new instrument at a music store, make sure they set it up for you. If you buy online, chances are it is not set up correctly and you should have some one check it out.

    If your instrument is hard to play, I will suggest that you go in somewhere to have it adjusted and get the right gauge strings put on. I can change strings and, in some cases, do minor neck adjustments.

    2. Am I willing to commit to a regular practice schedule at home?

    With out practice you will not succeed. There is no other formula.

    When well into the learning process:

    1. Do I already have access to the answers in my learning experience or learning materials?

    2. Could I do a bit of research in my notes if I have forgotten something, rather than just asking for the answer?

    I never answer a direct question that I know the student has already learned the answer to.  I draw out what the student already knows. If they are truly unable to come up with the answer, I review the material. I like to teach my students to build on what they know, have confidence in what they know, and retain what they know thru practical application. 


    Services offered

    Guitar
    Piano
    Bass Guitar