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Piano with Donna W.

4.8
(27)
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Teaches online
Enseña todos los niveles de habilidad
Age: 6+
Habla English
Enseñando desde 1998
Fundamentals of Music Theory
  • 2 Repeated Students

Discover the joy of playing piano at your own pace!

I have been playing piano for over 30 years and teaching for 25 years. I love seeing students grow in their piano playing and musicianship! In each piano lesson, we learn, practice, and study the basics of note-reading, rhythms, and playing techniques. We use a variety of musical styles throughout a series of books, as well as individual pieces chosen by the teacher and the student working together, according to the student's level, needs, and preferences. I also use learning games and various music challenges to make the lessons fun and engaging! We usually will have one or 2 virtual recitals a year, in an easy-going, no-pressure environment. For every student, we can progress as fast or as slow as the student needs to be successful. For younger students I generally use the Faber Piano Adventures books, along with several of their supplemental materials. I am also well-versed in the Bastien Piano Basics books for kids. For teen and adult students, I use the Bastien All-In-One Adult, Alfreds All-In-One Adult, or Piano Adventures Adult piano books, as well as a few supplemental materials, and I usually try to include the Fundamentals of Piano Theory as well.

Detalles del instructor

Location:
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Teaching Hours

Lunes
12 PM-2:30 PM
Martes
6 AM-8 AM
11 AM-1 PM
Viernes
7 AM-9:30 AM
11 AM-2 PM
Horarios en la hora local de (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Precios
30 minutos
37 US$
45 minutos
47 US$
60 minutos
63 US$

Acerca de Donna W.

4.8
(27)
I have been teaching music for 25 years, both in private lesson and classroom settings. I have a Bachelor's degree in Music Education from Shenandoah University & Conservatory and I have experience teaching all age groups, from age 3 through senior adults, and every age in between. I enjoy teaching students with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, including students with special needs. While I generally use specific curriculum materials, I can also tailor that curriculum to the individual needs of every student. I like to incorporate games, composing, and various music challenges into the lessons and I encourage my students to try to step out of their musical comfort zones and try new things. I also try to do virtual recitals once or twice a year. I enjoy seeing a student's confidence grow as they learn and be creative! Every student is capable of learning something about music and being successful at it!
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27 Reviews
bina
Estudio del profesor
My daughter really enjoyed Donna and we hope to take more lessons with her!
Posteado 27 oct 2023
Nicole
Estudio del profesor
Donna is a really wonderful teacher! She is kind, thoughtful, and really takes the time to make sure you understand the music/concept/theory lesson. She is also always available to help. I highly recommend her.
Posteado 13 mar 2023
Heather
Estudio del profesor
Mrs. Donna is amazing she is kind and cares about her students
Posteado 13 mar 2023
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Experiencia

Classroom Music Teacher

Sep, 2001 - Present

Church School

At a private church school, I teach general music classes to grades K-8. I teach the basics of note-reading, rhythms, and music theory in a group/classroom setting, while incorporating singing, playing a variety of classroom instruments, composing, music games, and dances.

Private Music Teacher

Oct, 2015 - Jul, 2020

Music & Arts

I have taught private piano, voice, and beginner flute lessons and have had great success keeping a full schedule of a variety of students. Among those students are several very young children, ages 4-6, as well as all ages up through adults. I have also worked with several special needs students of varying challenges throughout the years, using music to reach them on their level.

Private Music Teacher

May, 2001 - Jul, 2017

Melodee Music

I taught private piano, voice, and beginner flute lessons here at Melodee Music, a local music store in my area, for 16 years. I taught students ages 5+ and I also held a Summer Music Camp for kids there for a few years.

Private Music Teacher

Jun, 1998 - Jul, 2010

at home

I started teaching private lessons while I was in college earning my degree. I mostly traveled and taught in the students' homes before creating a studio in my own home, where I developed my skills as a teacher and learned how to organize my lessons and which methods worked and which did not.

Educación

Bachelors in Music Education

Aug, 1996 - May, 2000

Shenandoah University & Conservatory

Fundamentals of Music Theory

Mar, 2018 - Apr, 2018

University of Edinburgh through Coursera Online

Certifications

Music Education & Special Needs Study Group

Mar, 2020

Berklee College of Music

This was a fifteen hour course intended to provide educators with unique learning opportunities to develop their skills in working more effectively with students with special needs and those who are neurodivergent in the music classroom, ensemble, and studio settings.

Music Education & Special Needs Study Group

May, 2022

Berklee College of Music

This was a fifteen hour course intended to provide educators with unique learning opportunities to develop their skills in working more effectively with students with special needs and those who are neurodivergent in the music classroom, ensemble, and studio settings.

Idiomas

Inglés

Dominio fluido / nativo

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