Janet 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

Piano, Singing, Music Performance, Music Recording, Music Theory, Speaking Voice

Education

Broad Ripple HS - general - 9/69 to 6/73 (High School diploma received)
University of Indianapolis - Music Education - 9/73 to 6/77 (Bachelor's degree received)
University of Indianapolis - Music Education - 6/77 to 8/79 (Master's degree received)

Specialties

I use a variety of methods, mostly based on the goals of the students. For piano students, I prefer the Bastien Piano Basics method books. For voice student, I use the Estelle Liebling method book.

Lesson Details

I will work with you to find the most convenient time for your lessons. Lessons are given either in my home studio or in your own home. While there will be basic material you will need to learn proficiently, you will be free to select the style of music you wish to study. I always tailor the lessons to suit the student's desires and aspirations as a musician.

About

Hi! My name is Janet, and I would like to be your new music lessons teacher! As a quick biography, I have 17+ years of experience teaching both piano and voice lessons. I have taught students from as young as 4 years old up to a wonderful lady who was a grandmother many times over. I have taught students of all ability levels, from the most basic beginner to very advanced performers. I welcome you to come to my home studio, or I am available to travel to your home for lessons. I have both ... a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Arts degree in Music from the University of Indianapolis. I retired in 2009 from teaching in the Indianapolis area schools after 32 years of teaching elementary vocal/general/choral music.
As a student taking lessons with me, I will always put your desires as a musician first, and consider them to be the most important factor in guiding the progress of your lessons. While I will make basic assignments for you to practice for your next lesson, I am always open to including music that you would like to learn. If there is a particular style of music that you would like to study, or even a particular piece of music that you want to learn, please feel free to mention that to me, and I will do my best to find that music to add to your lessons. If at any time you have questions, requests, or comments, please either mention them to me at the lessons, or contact me by phone or email.
I look forward to meeting you, talking with you about your desires and aspirations as a musician, and to guiding you and helping you to reach your goals.

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