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JoAnn R.

JoAnn R.

“Experienced/patient teacher helps students become able performers and musicians.”

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    Carmichael, CA, 95608

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    • TakeLessons Certified Teacher

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    • Levels: Beginner to Advanced
    • Ages: 5 & up
    • In-Home Lessons: Yes
    • In-Studio Lessons: Yes
    • Online Lessons: No
    Subjects Taught In Person
    Singing, Broadway Singing, Opera Voice, Cello, Music Theory
    Education
    Cal Poly Univ Pomona - Landscape Architecture - 9/91-6/96 (Bachelor's degree received)
    California College of Podiatric Medicine - Podiatry - 9/76-6/80 (Degree received)
    Cal State Univ Los Angeles - Music - 36 units - 12/70-8/72 Cal State Univ Los Angeles - Music - 9/64-12/70 (Bachelor's degree received)
    Specialties
    As a lifelong performing musician and a retired doctor/anatomy professor, I specialize in helping you and your children sing and play the cello in a healthy way.

    I teach my students to perform a range of music including classical, folk, Broadway, sacred and jazz.

    I incorporate the basics of reading music, music theory and history into student's lessons.

    Through my memberships, my students have access to, certificate programs, recitals, competitions and ...
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    Lesson Details
    To ensure your success, we will be developing a partnership.

    My goal is to provide you with the resources, information and support you need to become a musician and performer. I provide positive feedback about your progress and clear instruction about how to develop new skills and knowledge.

    To get the most out of your learning experience, I encourage you to incorporate a regular practice session of no less than 30 minutes into your day.

    What to Expect:
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    About
    My large sunlit studio and teaching style are designed to make you or your child comfortable and lessons are designed to be supportive and helpful.

    Through a wide variety of activities, I will provide you with the instruction and positive feedback you need to master the skills necessary for singing or playing the cello. You will also learn basic musicianship skills. From the beginning, I help you integrate your technical skills to create music.

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    Equipment
    In-Studio: My studio is a spacious room with natural light that is equipped with a keyboard, a mirror, comfortable chairs, music stands, and room for parents to sit in on lessons. We have two cats in our home, although they are both shy and you are unlikely to see them.

    In-Home: For singing students I provide a portable keyboard with a computer, two music stands, high quality digital recorder, my copy of the music. For cello students I provide my ...
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  • Rated 4.8 out of 5 by 8 reviewers.
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Customized instructions, to the point, and excellent listener I am a beginning student with no singing experience. JoAnn has been my instructor for the past several months. What I like about JoAnn is her attention to detail. She believes, for example, in starting with a strong foundation to build your singing voice on such as having proper breathing and relaxation techniques. More importantly, she is upfront about the importance of practice. This is the only way to get better. Thank you, JoAnn, for your encouragement and patience. February 2, 2013
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Structured and organized I'm having a great time. My time is very structured, which is what I am looking for. I enjoy the homework she gives me, and the goal we have set for my singing. November 11, 2012
    Rated 5 out of 5 by A great teacher for adult learners! I am classically trained in both the piano and violin. It had been about 10 years since I last had any private lessons and 8 years since I last sang in a choir. I was excited to get back to music. JoAnn has been an extremely supportive instructor. I am shy to perform but she put me at ease immediately and has encouraged me to be more confident and daring in trying new techniques. What mainly sets her apart from my past teachers is that she also has a way of giving easy to understand instructions on how to change various parts of your body to produce the sound you want. As a result my singing has improved immensely over the past 6 months since starting lessons. I now sing in a professional level choir and love the mature, full sounding quality of voice I have been able to produce with JoAnn's help! September 16, 2012
    Rated 4 out of 5 by Student I am very happy with JoAnn. She is patient, supportive, and encouraging. I also appreciate that fact that she is straightforward about expectations and the how much time improvement will take. July 29, 2012
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Business Services Officer JoAnn has been patient with me learning to breathe correctly and is teaching me how to read music. Music is more than just singing. I look forward to learning more and JoAnn is nice to work with. January 31, 2012
    Rated 5 out of 5 by My instructor JoAnn is amazing! She is teaching me the anatomy of singing that helps me understand the details behind the exercises I'm doing. I look forward to every lesson and am confident I will meet my goal of obtaining studio work in the near future. Thank you! January 25, 2012
    Rated 4 out of 5 by I really enjoy my lessons with JoAnn. I feel comfortable and supported during my development as a vocalist. November 15, 2011
    Rated 5 out of 5 by very personable,knowledgeable ,lovely studio July 19, 2011

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    Signing Your Customer Agreement
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    Start Your Lessons

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    What To Expect
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    Can I pay when I get to the lesson?
    In order to reserve your time slot, we require payment at the time of booking, which must be at least seven days before your first lesson takes place.
    How does billing work?
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    What forms of payment do you accept?
    At this time, we accept payments via Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express. You also have the option to pay with a debit card. We do not accept payment via cash, check, or money order.
    Do you offer a free trial lesson?
    We don't offer a free trial lesson; however, we're so confident that you'll love your lessons that we offer new customers a 100% Money Back Guarantee. If you take your first lesson and decide that you don't want to continue, we'll refund the amount you paid INCLUDING the lesson you've already taken. To request the Money Back Guarantee, simply notify us within 72 hours of your first lesson.
    Do you offer any discounts?
    At this time, we don't offer any discounts. However, if you are booking two students for consecutive in-home lessons, you'll only be charged one travel fee, instead of one fee per lesson.

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