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Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 5+
Teaching since 2009
Master of Music - Music Theory
About Carolyn B.
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I am a pianist and theorist who is enthusiastic about helping you learn more about music! I have a Bachelors of Music Performance from Appalachian State University and a Masters of Music Theory from Bowling Green State University. Music is one of my passions, a passion I would love to share with you!
I have experience with classical, classic, jazz, and Broadway music, among other genres. My performance and scholarly studies were primarily classical, but not limited to classical music.
Whether you pursue performance, scholarship, a greater appreciation of music, or simply a fun experience, I will help you reach your goals! None of these is exclusive, as all of them should be fun!
*** Lesson Details ***
I prefer to teach in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere where the student can ask questions and offer opinions without fear. I am a patient and encouraging teacher, though I do expect students to prepare for lessons and improve over time. Lessons and curricula are tailored to the individual, depending on the student's goals. Should those goals change over the course of his/her study, the curriculum and lesson format will reflect that change. I believe in a well-rounded education, incorporating not only memorization or sight-reading (for example), but the underlying theories and relevant historical information. Most importantly, I will endeavor to make lessons enjoyable as well as educational for all involved!
*** Travel Equipment ***
I can provide sight-reading/singing materials, handouts, and copies of music. I expect the student to provide his/her own instrument, textbook, and staff paper.
*** Specialties ***
Music Theory/Aural Skills: tonal through post-tonal theory, including counterpoint, part-writing, Roman numeral analysis, set theory; tonal and atonal sight singing (with solfege, numbers, and European letter names), rhythmic and melodic dictation, chord series
Piano: primarily tonal music (Baroque through Romantic), sight-reading, show tunes, popular songs
Instructor details
Location:
Student's Home
Teaching Hours
Wednesday
2 PM-7 PM
Thursday
6 AM-7 PM
Friday
6 AM-2:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$40
45 minutes
$55
60 minutes
$70
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11 Reviews
Rabia
Student's home
Awesome teacher! Friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgeable! My older son has been playing piano with Ms. Carolyn for almost 3-4 years and now my little one started too! I think I’ll be next :-))
Posted Dec 11, 2017
Natalie Garrison
Student's home
Carolyn is terrific! She is on-time, interactive with my daughter, tough but has a fun demeanor, and my daughter loves her! She is learning a lot and I am so happy we met Carolyn.
Posted Sep 17, 2017
Thuy Davis
Student's home
Carolyn was a very sweet and patient teacher! While I did decide that piano may not be the instrument for me I enjoyed my lessons with her so much. I will certainly take lessons with her again if I decide to resume in the future.
Posted May 18, 2017
Education
Bachelor of Music - Piano Performance
Aug, 2005 - May, 2009Appalachian State University
Master of Music - Music Theory
Aug, 2009 - Aug, 2011Bowling Green State University
Instructor details
Location:
Student's Home
Teaching Hours
Wednesday
2 PM-7 PM
Thursday
6 AM-7 PM
Friday
6 AM-2:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$40
45 minutes
$55
60 minutes
$70
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