Piano with Sarah E.

I have experience teaching complete beginner to advanced students, very young and adult students, and students with diverse physical or learning abilities. My Students Can Expect: -to feel empowered, inspired, and excited by music -lessons customized their learning style and needs -organized plans of study with progress in mind -flexibility based on a their goals and lifestyle My Approach -informative lessons delivered in an engaging and fun way -equal focus on technique and artistry, integrated when possible -emphasis on posture, mindfulness, and injury prevention -development of practice strategies and critical thinking—learning more than just the notes -preparation for performances and auditions -varied skill-building: sight-reading, music theory and history as needed, aural training, and more -discussion of higher-level musical concepts Potential learning materials: -Faber Piano Adventures books*** -Suzuki repertoire -Alfred books*** -Bastien books -Scale and technique books (Hanon, Schmitt, Czerny, etc.) -Pop, jazz, rock, movie songs -Any song a student requests (which I can modify, based on ability) ***I have also taught the accelerated adult versions of these method books. Experience and Training I have gained experience teaching in a variety of settings—from my own music studio, a family-owned music school, a music store, an elementary school music teacher, as well as in volunteer contexts. I was also honored to serve as a teaching assistant for the viola studio of Professor Nancy Buck at Arizona State University, teaching undergraduate viola students. My first experience as a music instructor was as a volunteer piano teacher at the Nevada Blind Children's Foundation. My training in music comes from distinguished performers and educators in the classical music community. I have studied with Nancy Buck, Karen Ritscher, Lawrence Dutton (of the Emerson String Quartet), and Nicholas Cords (of Brooklyn Rider). My teachers have been taught by noteworthy music pedagogues, including Dorothy Delay, Karen Tuttle, Lillian Fuchs, Harvey Shapiro, and Heidi Castleman. This broad array of teaching styles has given me a well-rounded foundation of teaching approaches which I apply to each student. My Values I believe private lessons are an ideal means for students to maximize their potential. As a private music teacher, I have been able to address individual needs with great focus and care. From students with special needs who require unique and patient attention to those with unconventional goals, I am committed to flexible, dynamic, and student-centered teaching.