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Jani B.

Jani B.

“Laid-Back Piano Teacher”

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    • Levels: Beginner to Advanced
    • In-Home Lessons: Yes
    • In-Studio Lessons: No
    • Ages: 5 & up
    Subjects Taught
    Piano, Music Theory, Songwriting
    Education
    Columbia College Chicago (IL) - Fiction Writing - 2007-2009 (Bachelor's degree received)
    The Institute of Production & Recording (MN) - Audio Production/Engineering - 2003-2004 (Associate degree received)
    NorthCentral University (MN) - Contemporary Christian Music - 2002-2003
    Specialties
    I am most comfortable with methods from Faber, Bastien, and Alfred.

    With beginners I emphasize a classical start that equally covers theory as well as performance. From there I like to introduce other genres as the student is able to tackle them, or as they express interest.

    For my intermediate students, I like to introduce songwriting, and when appropriate, will cover topics such as recording, music biz, and theatrical/broadway performance styles in a limited fashion. ...
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    Lesson Details
    My goal in teaching is simply to help you navigate new territory. Because I realize that not every student is interested in becoming a concert pianist, lessons are designed around the goals YOU want to accomplish, at the pace you are able to accomplish them.

    I teach mostly from the Faber and Faber curriculum, although I have taught in just about every curriculum that is available. I expect that students are able to set aside some time each day for practicing (how much time depends on your ...
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    About
    I have taught beginning and intermediate piano lessons for four years. Past students have included those as young as five and and old as...well, I was too polite to ask. I started out my teaching career by volunteering to teach free piano lessons to Minneapolis inner-city school children through the University I was attending at the time. It was a wonderful experience that allowed me to discover a vocation I enjoy very much.

    My musical education consists of the following:

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