Gaw V.

General Info

• Certified Music Teacher

  Certified Music Teacher

  Our rigorous hiring process requires a completed application; an interview with our professional recruiting specialists; personal and professional reference checks; and annual criminal background checks for the duration of each teacher's employment with us.

  
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• Levels: Beginner to Advanced

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

Subjects Taught

Piano, Singing, Violin, Music Performance, Music Theory, Percussion, Songwriting, Theatrical Broadway Singing, Trumpet, French Horn

Education

California State University of Sacramento - Bachelor of Arts in Jazz Performance - 9/2004- 6/2010
VAPAC (Visual And Performing Arts Charter) High School - Music - 9/2003-6/2004 (High School diploma received)
Sacramento High School - - 9/2000-6/2003 (High School diploma received)

Specialties

I specialize in Vocal Jazz and pop. I also specialize in marching percussion and concert percussion. I was brass player throughout high school and college. My music methods include basic music theory and ear training.

Lesson Details

"I love teaching because it's worthwhile to see my students succeed in something they really work hard for. I believe that every student has their own unique way of learning music. I am patient and understanding, so my lesson plans will be based on the student's ability, personal interests, and goals. We can work on songs that range from Bach to Ella Fitzgerald, Rolling Stones to Adele and Taylor Swift. Music is fun and rewarding. With me, students will develop a strong music education to ... help them succeed while having fun."

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About

Gaw is a voice artist, music teacher, and arranger local to the Sacramento area, specializing in styles such as Jazz, Pop, R&B, and Classical. She began her music experience with the baritone at age 12, and eventually learned to play the violin, trumpet, French horn, piano, and percussion. She received her B.M. in Vocal Jazz Performance from California State University of Sacramento which she studied under world-class jazz artists Julia Dollison and Kerry Marsh.

Gaw sings locally in various ... Sacramento venues, such as Shady Lady, JB lounge and Capital Garage. She won multiple Downbeat Awards with vocal jazz ensembles at Sacramento State. She performed with Schola Cantorum under the direction of Don Kendricks. Gaw played brass with the championship level drum and bugle corps, Mandarins and Blue Devils A. She performs currently with the world class choir RSVP (Reconciliation Singers Voices of Peace).

Gaw is a positive, personable, and enthusiastic teacher. She began teaching music in 2004 at VAPAC (Visual and Performing Arts Charter), and she taught percussion for several years at C.K. McClatchy High School and Folsom High School. She directed C.K. McClatchy High School choir and was the student director for Sac State vocal jazz ensemble Vox 2 for two years.

She currently teaches privately in Sacramento and Roseville.

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