Sonya W.

General Info

• Certified Music Teacher

  Certified Music Teacher

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• Levels: Beginner to Advanced

• In-Home Lessons: No
• In-Studio Lessons: Yes
• Ages: 5 & up

Subjects Taught

Piano, Music Theory

Education

Shaw High School - - 2002-2005
Troy University - Music Industry - 2005-2006
Georgia State University - Music Management - 2007- currently

Specialties

Music theory, Chords, Scales,Keyboard, Piano, play by ear,
Gospel, contemporary, modern, classical, r and b, pop,
"The talent of Success is nothing more than doing what you can do,well." Music

Lesson Details

What students can expect from the lesson is"learning".

I am a very relaxed, fun, and motivated teacher. I teach everything from classical to gospel to jazz to pop music. One thing you will find out from my lessons are you are "learning" rather than "memorizing". I rather ask you what you want out of the lesson rather it be to learn different styles or just being able to be fluent in reading as well as "playing by ear". I will put my all into the lesson to the last minute or maybe run a ... minute over but at the end I know I've done my job!

I like to make it fun, so I encourage students to bring in music they would like to learn even if I have to simplify it a bit!

I also try to teach different tricks to learn the theory.

Call today... You will be glad you did!

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About

"Music is an important essence of life! Whether you believe it or not everyone loves music. The world is full of music from the birds singing in the trees, to the wind blowing on a sunny day, or to your favorite song tune whether it be a ringtone or music from your radio. I decided at the age 9 to get a better understanding of beats and rhythms and by my junior year of high school, thinking about my future, what better else thing to study and make a living off of than MUSIC!"

I am an ... all around exciting person. I love to sing,dance, play the keyboard, think positive, write touching music, meet fun people, and live life to the fullest. I have long and short-term goals. My short-term goals consist of graduating (pretty soon!!!) from Georgia State University, helping my younger relatives make positive decisions on college or life in general, and just write as much music as possible. My long-term goals consist of becoming a Performing artist, Opening up my own music studio, giving to the community by allowing free piano lessons, and also becoming a mentor to young teens to make wise decisions.

Credits:

I started piano lessons at age 9.

Graduated from Shaw High School 2005 Honors in the Tri-M Music Honor Society. Served Vice-President of Tri-M Music Honor society my junior year and President my Senior year. I also was involved in the Gospel Choir, Advanced Chorus, and won 3rd Place in the Girls Trio.

Troy University Troy,Alabama Aug 2005- Dec 2006 Major:Music Industry I was involved in the Music Program. I studied Music Theory 1,2,3, Class Piano 1 and 2, Aural Skills (learning to hear music) Private Piano, Private Voice, Intro to Music Industry and Music History. I was involved in the Collegiate Choir, Gospel Choir which sung at Rosa Park funeral and museum.I was also a lead singer and also was involved in the Plays. I was also inducted into the Alpha Lamda Delta Society for freshmen whose GPA scored 3.5 or higher their first year of college.

Georgia State University Atlanta, Georgia 2007- currently Music Management I am currently pursing my degree.

Minister of Music Duties:

Serving as director and musician for Youth and Gospel Choirs.

Smith Grove A.M.E Church in Columbus,Georgia 2001-2005

Allen Temple A.M.E Church in Columbus, Georgia 2002-2002

Cools Springs Baptist Church in Pittsview. Alabama 2004-2005

Mount Bethal A.M.E Church in Cussetta,Georgia 2005-2006

Mount Gilead A.M.E Church in Fortson,Georgia 2002-currently

I am currently working in a studio on some gospel and r and b music.

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