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Kimberley B.

Kimberley B.

“Experienced and Fun Piano/Voice Teacher in Brooklyn!!!”

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    Brooklyn, NY 11238

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    • Levels: Beginner to Advanced
    • Ages: 5 & up
    • In-Home Lessons: No
    • In-Studio Lessons: Yes
    • Online Lessons: No
    Subjects Taught In Person
    Piano, Singing, Broadway Singing, Opera Voice, Music Performance, Music Theory
    Education

    Cherokee High School - - 1997-2001 (High School diploma received)
    Georgia State University - Music / Vocal Performance - 2001-2008 (Bachelor's degree received)

    Specialties
    My method for teaching piano is to instruct students in technique, scales, chords, theory, sight-reading, and performance techniques to insure they are well rounded musicians. As far as singing methods go, I follow the bel canto method of teaching to ensure healthy singing. Specific styles of music that I have the most experience in include music theater, opera, light opera, and jazz standards. I am comfortable teaching other styles of music as well, such as popular songs that students might be ...
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    Lesson Details
    It is important to me that my students are excited about music they are working on, and enjoying their lessons. If the student is enjoying the songs they are playing, they are then motivated to practice. That is why I incorporate songs of their choosing into our lessons.

    It is also important to me that my students are well-rounded and educated about music. That is why I incorporate lesson books, written theory, technique exercises, sight-reading, scales, arpeggios, and ear-training into ...
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    About
    I am a classically trained singer and pianist. I have a Vocal Performance degree from Georgia State University, and I have performed professionally both as a singer and as a pianist. I have loved music as long as I can remember. I began studying piano at the age of six, and I have been singing as long as she can remember.

    Although I have classical degree, I have experience performing in a variety of musical styles including musical theater, popular music, and jazz. Performance experience ...
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    Equipment
    In-Studio: Living Room with Keyboard

    In-Home: I will provide flashcards and music games if applicable. I will need the student to provide a keyboard or piano. I will bring books to the students and ask them to reimburse me.

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    • Kimberley B.
  • Rated 5 out of 5 by 5 reviewers.
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Love Kim! I've taken voice lessons from a few other people before Kim and I have to say she's been my favorite by far. Her great energy and passion for music and teaching always comes through so no matter how tired I am, I perk up as soon as we start. If I get stuck in a lesson, she always says "I really think you can do it!" and pushes me to try a bit harder -- sure enough, she's always right! Because of my crazy work schedule, I often have to change the day/time of our lesson and she's always accommodating, which I really appreciate. I really can't say enough good things about her, she's a great teacher and I strongly recommend her. November 14, 2012
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Mom of student Kimberly is very talented and a sweet person. My daughter is learning and I can hear the difference. Kimberly does her homework to prepare for my daughter especially since she is young and very modern in music, so Kimberly joins in her interest in getting my daughter more involved with the lessons. We are off to a good start. June 15, 2012
    Rated 5 out of 5 by i love her she is very awsome, a great music teacher April 9, 2012
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Kim Rocks She's professional, patient, attentive, encouraging, instructive and just overall a fantastic teacher. I am not someone who is comfortable singing in front of others, but I feel totally at ease with Kim which allows me to comfortably try things with my voice I'd never in a million years have tried at all in front of another person before. March 23, 2012
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Piano Lessons I was very excited for the piano lessons and nervous about who will be teaching me but I shouldn't have been. Kimberly was excellent! She taught me the basics and some theory and I learned hoe to play a lot of cool songs. Although I only took 6 lessons, I took with me because of her the skills to learn much more and to become a better piano player. She was dedicated to teaching me the way to learn more on my own. I am so happy I chose her as my teacher. It was one of the best decisions in my life. If you want to have a magnificent experience she's the one to teach!! You were great and I thank you soooo much. Just FYI I am still practicing and learning more. Thank You!!!! September 6, 2011

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