Piano with Stephanie H.

I have been teaching for over 15 years and my unique versatility as an educator has given me the experience I need to be successful. I am an Orff-Schulwerk trained teacher, a philosophy is based on building musicianship through singing, playing instruments, speech, and movement in a child-centered way. I have an outstanding rapport with children in the classroom and in one-on-one instruction. I am also a leader and a performer whether I am conducting songs at all-school assemblies, singing in the community choir, or playing rock music in a club. In addition to the many creative projects outside of work, I am an active board member of my local Orff-Schulwerk chapter that helps to promote a network of music educators. *** Lesson Details *** I am more of a laid back teacher who likes to set realistic goals with my students. For example, performing songs for others is a great way to motivate learning music and can be fun for friends and family. I like to use the Nancy and Randall Faber series Piano Adventures for elementary aged children; I prefer the FJH series for guitar. Some of the things I hope my students take away from lessons are better technique, literacy and musicality. *** Studio Equipment *** electronic clavanova keyboard, seating for parents *** Travel Equipment *** I would expect my piano & guitar students to have an instrument they can practice and use daily and to purchase their own books. *** Specialties *** The styles that work well for me are pop, classical and jazz, as well as R & B, funk and soul.