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Levels: Beginner to Advanced
In-Home Lessons: Yes
In-Studio Lessons: Yes
Ages: 5 & up
Subjects Taught
Piano, Singing
Education
Matton High School - - 1953 Eastern Illinois Univ. - Music - 1957 Univesity of Tenn. - graduate work - 1977
Specialties
I used the John Thompson series mostly. I augmented the books with theory exercises. I am open to any new methods since I have not taught privately for a while.
Lesson Details
I want the student to enjoy and succeed with this experience in music but it is necessary that the student realize that practice is very important for that success. I have used the John Thompson series, among others. I also add theory and technique exercises to the piano lesson. In the case of voice lessons, breathing exercises, vocal warm ups at the beginning of the lesson in addition to the pieces assigned. After months of instruction, the piano student should be able to play with both
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hands, have a good knowledge of the keyboard and reading notes. Playing musically. The vocal student should be able to sustain phrases longer, read notes, sing musically.
I have worked with hundreds of students of all ages in the San Diego area for the past 21 years and before that, in various parts of the country. My mission was to help them succeed in their music education. Along with this learning experience, we had a lot of fun accomplishing this goal. I was gratified to see the progress made and the confidence gained in so many instances. I graduated with a BS in Music Education with a major in voice and piano. I sang with many choral groups around the
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country. I taught public school music for 35 years al all levels. I also taught private voice and piano. I have always gotten along with students. Our choral groups had a retention of 99% year after year.
