Dana B.

General Info

• Certified Music Teacher

  Certified Music Teacher

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• Levels: Beginner to Advanced

• In-Home Lessons: Yes
• In-Studio Lessons: Yes
• Ages: 5 & up

Subjects Taught

Bass Guitar, Guitar, Piano, Singing, Clarinet, Classical Guitar, Flute, Opera Voice, Percussion, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Music Theory

Education

Williamsville North - Music, Business, Spanish - 09/1996-06/1999 (High School diploma received)
SUNY Potsdam, The Crane School of Music - Music Education - 08/1999-08/2003 (Bachelor's degree received)
SUNY Potsdam, The Crane School of Music - Music Education - 08/2003-06/2004 (Master's degree received)
SUNY Potsdam - Elementary Education - 06/2004-05/2005 (Master's degree received)

Specialties

voice (opera or popular), piano, bass guitar, flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, drums

Lesson Details

As a teacher and student, I believe it is important to be focused, motivated, disciplined, patient and to have fun!

I encourage students to set goals and practice to reach those goals. Practice is essential to success at any level, whether beginner, intermediate or advanced performer. For the lesson curriculum:

For Beginners, we will use a lesson book and technique with the goal of having the student learn how to read basic rhythms, melodies, and to begin to understand the fundamentals ... of music theory within 3 to 6 months. For intermediate and advanced level students, we will use a lesson book, technique book, solo book and duet/small ensemble book depending on student goals and interests. Curriculum for students working toward specific performances or auditions will be adjusted accordingly.

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About

Dana is originally from Buffalo, New York. She graduated from The Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam with a B.M. and M.M. in Vocal Music Education. During her undergraduate years, Dana, spent her summers at The Eastman School of Music, Rochester, New York, studying Opera.

Dana spent four years teaching Junior High and Senior High School Band in upstate New York. While teaching in upstate New York, Dana was an active member of MENC, FCMEA, and NYSSMA. Dana has held several leadership ... positions while teaching in New York, including General Chairperson of All-County Music Festivals, Concert Band Chairperson for Area-All State Music Festivals and served on the Diversity Committee with NYSSMA. Dana prepared 20 to 30 students each year to compete in NYSSMA Solo Music Festivals at the county and state level. Dana also taught private voice lessons and prepared students for University auditions.

Dana currently teaches elementary music with the Balsz School District.

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