Name: Fun Ways to Practice
Uploaded: 2022-08-31T21:12:54.000Z
Duration: 4 min 32 s
Description: This is a series of Fun ways to practice piano. This video is about building hard measures to make practicing more fun!

This is a series of Fun ways to practice piano. This video is about building hard measures to make practicing more fun!

Piano

Bonnie  started piano at age 4, clarinet by third grade, and oboe in the 8th grade. In High School, she played oboe, bagpipes, and saxophone in the jazz band winning the Best Jazz Soloist Award. She also won the Young Artist Competition and played with the Tampa Symphony. While attending USF, she continued to perform with the Tampa Symphony and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree.  She then attended the University of Michigan and received her Master of Music degree and performed with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and many chamber groups in the area.  

In 2003, she created the Pop Oboe series with 4 CDs, a member of the Recording Academy and had her cds on the Grammy Nomination list.

Now in the Orlando area, she is a freelance musician and has performed  at Universal, The Museum of Art, The Winter Park Art Festival and many more.

In 2012, she created a piano curriculum that uses animals to teach note reading and piano. Creating this curriculum makes learning music FUN!

 All along the way, she was teaching private music students,  Kindermusik and also Homeschooling  her three children for 10 years.
 Using several curriculum for phonics, and reading, while Homeschooling, is  why she is offering this service through Take Lessons. 


 
 


 


*** Lesson Details ***
FUN and More FUN can be expected with the background of Kindermusik and Homeschooling! Bonnie has learned that students best respond to learning if the environment is FUN and engaging. Through homeschooling and her years of teaching background, your students can expect LOTS of PATIENCE because Bonnie relates to each student and how they learn best on an individual level. Every student has a different way they learn, and Bonnie quickly tunes in to their way of learning.

*** Studio Equipment ***
Oboe, Recorder,Bagpipes (chanter), Flute, Keyboard
Student should have their own instrument

*** Travel Equipment ***
Keyboard for Piano
Student should have their own instrument

*** Specialties ***
Pop, Rock, Classical

Fun Ways to Practice

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Oboe

Beginner

Intermediate

The MTNA was founded in 1876 with the goal of advancing the value of music study and music-making to society while supporting the careers and professionalism of teachers of music. With nearly 22,000 members in 50 states—and more than 500 local affiliates—the MTNA is the preeminent source for music teacher support, where members embody like-minded values and commitment to their students, colleagues and society as a whole, while reaping the rewards of collaboration, continuity and connection throughout the lifetime of their careers.

Founded in 1907, NAfME is among the world’s largest arts education organizations. NAfME advocates at the local, state, and national levels; provides resources for teachers, parents, and administrators; hosts professional development events; and offers a variety of opportunities for students and teachers.

Grammy Nomination List

Second Oboe

english

I like music to be fun!! I have created my own curriculum using colorful animals to learn the notes on the staffs. My students of all ages love the animals.

Mrs. Bonnie is extremely patient and kind. She gave amazing tips to our 3rd year oboe player, and we're looking forward to her next lesson!

ALWAYS so encouraging and positive!! So helpful for building confidence. I also really like the attention she pays to dynamics... teaching how to play songs correctly... not just playing the notes.

Love her teaching style with the girls! I'm amazed how quickly they are learning with Bonnie. She is wonderful with them!

My daughter loves her oboe lessons with Bonnie!  She has been incredibly supportive in teaching her the basics and it has been fun to see how much progress she has made through these lessons.  Bonnie is a great teacher and I'm so glad we found her through takelessons!

My son took his first obo lesson with Bonnie and said he's already learned some new tips and techniques to start practicing. He's looking forward to practicing, and I'm looking forward to seeing him improve on this new instrument.

Very patient and encouraging! She has a great system to teach the kids the letters of the keys and finger placement.

My daughter loved her first lesson with Bonnie.  Can’t wait to learn more.

My daughter has learned so much from Bonnie!  She went from very little experience with the oboe to now being one of the better oboists in her class.  We thought online lessons would be awkward, but it has completely exceeded our expectations.  My daughter looks forward to her weekly class with Bonnie!

My teacher was really kind and patient when I couldn’t recognize some notes. She helped me a lot today. I was kind of comfortable but was still shy. She is a great teacher.

I selected Bonnie to teach both my great granddaughters (6 & 7 yrs old) piano 8 months ago.   My granddaughters love her. She is wonderful with them. They are so excited sometimes they call me and play for me over the phone. I highly recommend Bonnie.

Bonnie has given me some of the best tips for learning to play the oboe.

Fun Ways to Practice Piano. We will learn the Three Time Game. Will candy be involved? Yes!

The Three Time Game

This video shows you how to practice backwards, making practicing fun!

Bonnie P.

Fun Ways to Practice

Bonnie's Piano videos

The Three Time Game

How to Practice Backwards

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