I have been playing with classical ensembles and rock bands since 2001. Even though I started on classical trombone and rock guitar, I have come to expand my repertoire to a variety of instruments and genres. During my time in college I performed with the University choir, orchestra, and band. I also have organized, wrote/arranged for, and performed with a variety of bands in my home state of New Mexico, as well as Japan, and the San Francisco Bay Area.

Since 2006 I have been an active teacher. This profession has taken me everywhere from working with classical guitar classes in New Mexico high schools to Elementary students in Japan to a variety of private students of various musical instruments and genres everywhere I've been. Since relocating to the Bay Area in 2010, I've had the pleasure of working with lots of great students from kids to adults with a wide range of ambitions. More recently I've also started teaching online lessons via Skype with Take Lessons as well.

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With 30 years teaching experience, I'm friendly and interested in helping my students succeed in learning piano and theory and discovering the joys of playing all kinds of music.
I hold a Master of Music degree from Northwestern University. My students participate in 1 or 2 recitals per year and receive awards for doing so.

Music is the longest lasting love. I fell in love with music after listening to prayer songs as a child. One of my earliest memories is walking up to the pianist during a prayer and trying to play along. Shortly after that day, I was gifted a small keyboard, which I used to teach myself. Upon moving to the United States, at the age of 7, I started the search for a piano teacher. At the age of 10, I started private lessons and continued for three years. My teacher suffered some setbacks, and was unable to teach. I refused to take on any other teacher, and continued my classes myself. Around this time, I also started to teach young children. I joined the advanced choir at my high school, and found that my passion was in voice, not piano. I graduated high school and started attending San Jose State University in 2009, where I currently study Business and Music. I am a part of the San Jose State University Concert Choir, and I learn piano proficiency out of the University. I am also a...

I am a highly experienced and qualified piano teacher, teaching all ages and levels from beginner to advanced. I have proven success in taking students up to the top level of the ABRSM exams, and I am a member of the California Music Teachers Association.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master of Music (piano pedagogy), 2004, Notre Dame de Namur University, Belmont, CA (award of excellence)
Bachelor of Arts degree in Musicology, Sorbonne, Paris (cum laude)
State Piano Teaching Diploma, France
Gold Medal in Piano Performance, Conservatoire National

EXPERIENCE

I have been giving weekly individual piano and theory lessons for many years, presenting many for the ABRSM grade examinations. I also accompany high school choirs, and enjoy playing chamber music with the Arte Piano Trio. I am a enthusiastic pianist and enjoy sharing this passion with my students.

When I was in 3rd grade I learned music at school with a clarinet and fell in love with music. Once I reached Jr. High I learned Tenor Saxophone until I reached college. Once I reached college I learned to play trumpet and mellophone for marching band. Through out those years I was also playing piano. I am currently the main musician at my church and I play both the piano and trumpet/mellophone weekly. While I didn't get a Bachelors degree in music I was able to get a minor in music with plenty of exposure to theory. I work well with children and I have have a lot of patience.

I had graduated from Sobinov State Conservatory in Saratov, Russia with degrees in Choral Conducting, Music Theory and Piano Education. While in school, I was the lead conductor in numerous churches as well as music educator in local colleges.

My passion is to work with young children. I have been a dedicated piano instructor for over 10 years. In my teaching, I have incorporated different methods suitable for children as young as 3 years old, and busy teenagers. My purpose is to combine all techniques with lifelong extensive experience to help students become confident piano players, and develop a life-long LOVE and appreciation for music.

I have played piano and studied its literature for over forty years. As a college undergraduate, I majored in Piano Performance and Music Theory at the Cleveland Institute of Music and The Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. I also have a Masters Degree in Education from the University of Massachusetts – Boston.

I am currently a member of the Music Teachers Association of California (MTAC) and the California Association of Professional Music Teachers (CAPMT).

I am from the wonderful city of New Orleans where music is as big a part of life as breathing. I began playing flute at the age of nine and later, while in high school, began playing oboe as well. I attended Loyola University New Orleans and earned a degree in Music Therapy. While in attendance, I studied flute, oboe, guitar, and piano.

I have always had a love for music. From all the music trivia games my family won't play with me, to my large collection of records, cassettes, and CDs - I am hooked!

I made my solo performance debut at age 7 by singing "It's A Small World" acapella in a school talent show. At age 9 I started taking clarinet lessons where I learned musicianship and how to read music. Throughout my school years I also sang in choir, played tenor saxophone in the school jazz band, and hoofed it in marching band.

During my first year in college I took a beginning guitar class for fun and I never looked back! I studied classical guitar for 3 years and piano for 2 years. I ultimately recieved a Minor in Music from California State University, Hayward in 1990.

I have been playing guitar for 25 years. I have played professionally in the San Francisco Bay Area in various rock, country, and blues bands as well as playing solo acoustic perfomances at local coffee houses.

I have been...

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OBJECTIVE: Piano/Flute/Music Theory teacher in a professional music studio

EDUCATION: Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from San Jose State University-Spring 2006

Bachelor of Arts Degree from San Jose State University, Spring 2003, in both Piano Performance and Music Education

SKILLS:
* University skill-level in piano proficiency

* Proficient knowledge of the Suzuki Method and Orff Instruments

* Proficient knowledge of Solfege

* Two Years of Marching Band at Lynbrook High School ('97-99)

* Proficient knowledge of teaching children vocal skills

* Proficient knowledge of teaching children beginning brass and string

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    I graduated from the Conservatory of Music in Beijing, China. Currently, I am an active member of the Music Teachers' Association of California. Also, I have fifteen years of teaching experience. My specialty is working with young children both in preschool and elementary school level. My goal in instruction is to teach students the enjoyment and appreciation of music, and at the same time to obtain the technical skills to reach their potential.  My goal for all of my students is to establish a strong musical foundation to meet their goals.  
 
       I enjoy teaching and seeing my students make progress in their music study. I use the Piano Adventure textbook which is a fun way for children to begin their music journey. I teach music theory, sight-reading, rhythms, and performance skills. Students are encouraged to participate in the MTAC Branch Recital and CM certification program every year which is an excellent way for students to set goals each year.

Music has been a large part of my life since I first started taking piano lessons at the age of six. In fifth grade, I learned to play the flute, and I performed in bands all the way through college. In high school, I also picked up the violin, and enjoyed playing in orchestras as well. I earned my Bachelors degree in Music Education and my California teaching credential from Biola University in Southern California. During that time, I enjoyed playing many other instruments. My primary instruments are the flute, piano, and violin, although I also play (and teach) beginning clarinet, viola, and cello.

In addition to giving private lessons, I also teach school band and orchestra, so I bring the added perspective of a conductor who can help students learn how their part fits in with the whole ensemble. I have taught elementary, middle school, and high school band and orchestra, as well as clinics and small group classes.

Currently, I teach music in the Los Altos School...