Allison B.

General Info

• Certified Music Teacher

  Certified Music Teacher

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• Levels: Beginner to Advanced

• In-Home Lessons: Yes
• In-Studio Lessons: No
• Ages: 5 & up

Subjects Taught

Piano, Flute, Music Theory

Education

Normandale Community College - fine arts in music with an emphisis in piano - 2005 - 2009 (Associate degree received)
Normandlae Community College - music - 2001 - 2005 (Associate degree received)

Specialties

Beginning to advanced piano and keyboard, beginning to advanced flute and music theory such as scales, chord structures, chord progressions, math behind the music, history behind the music, etc., etc.

Lesson Details

I have teaching experience on the kindergarten through twelfth grade level as well as with adults. I particularly enjoy working with young children and careful preparation of lessons allows me to break down sometimes complicated concepts to simple examples that my young students can more easily grasp. I tend to keep my lesson plan simple yet educational and at the same time find fun activities to keep the child engaged. I like to keep my lessons enjoyable for the children. I have found that ... if the child gets bored or does not enjoy the lesson that they often tend to stop enjoying the instrument as well. I tailor activities to maintain the interest of my students. Managing the difference of abilities among my students proves a difficult, but satisfying challenge.

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About

Hi. My name is Allison. I am an accomplished musician who plays many instruments some of which include guitar, flute, saxophone, bass guitar and my favorite, piano. I have been playing the piano for almost twenty five years. I started playing piano when I was five years old. One of my passions in life is to share the gift of music with others. I began teaching local neighborhood children about five years ago while I was finishing up my fine arts degree in music. Since graduating, I have ... been teaching children and adults in the Minneapolis west metro area going on four years. My experience includes playing at private parties, weddings and corporate venues. I also enjoy donating my music and time as a silent auction item for organizations and charities that raise money for local people in need.

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