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Age: 5+
Enseñando desde 2012
Masters in Performance and Composition MMPC
Learn piano fast from an expert teacher with 8+ years experience
Hi, my name is Sarah Marie and I am a music educator from Malta in New York City. I specify in teaching piano, voice, music theory, ear training, arranging, composition and improvisation to students of all instruments and levels. I am very passionate about the creative process, learning and teaching and I strive to create meaningful connections with students through a tailored and individualized approach in an open and inclusive space, where your strengths, interests, curiosities and needs are taken into account for a personalized experience that works in developing a strong practical skillset while honoring your own creativity. You get to make your own path and explore the things you love and I can’t wait to be there with you on this journey!
When it comes to teaching piano I first establish wether the student has any prior background and knowledge in the instrument and during our first meeting we take a few minutes to set up some tangible goals together.
For beginner students I love using the Faber Piano Adventures books and sometimes the Bastien books too depending on what the student seems to like better and their learning style. I typically use the Lesson books as well as the Theory books from this series but for very fast learners I also supplement this with pieces from the Performance books in each corresponding level. For children who are starting off their piano journey I would start with the books from the Primer level. For teens and young adults who are just beginning or who have some basic music knowledge I like to use the Faber Accelerated Piano Adventures series which has a quicker pace and is tailored for this type of student. For Adult learners I like to use the Faber Adult Piano Adventures books or Alfred's All In One Adult Piano book. As the student progresses I like to supplement with exercises and pieces from Hannon, pop/ movie songs, classical pieces and other things that the student has interest in.
For Intermediate and advanced students the structure of the lesson is very flexible. Some students like to work on reading chord symbols and lead sheet charts for pop or jazz or movie soundtrack songs while others prefer working on classical pieces. All are welcome in the classroom. For the more contemporary piano player I like to go beyond just reading charts, in which case we can work on improvisation echniques, chord structures and inversion techniques supplemented with technical exercises as well as contemporary music theory and ear training.
I believe that in the music studio, both mentor and mentee have an equal role. I truly value what every individual can bring into the classroom and I love learning from my students and finding new ways of teaching and relating. I strive to create a flexible environment with inclusivity at its core, in which there is a space for everyone, irrelevant of social, racial, economic and personal background.
Throughout the past 10 years I have taught and tutored in a variety of settings, including private lessons, in small classrooms and within Berklee College of Music as a tutor, and it has always been very clear to me that teaching and connecting through music is my calling.
I hope to meet you in the classroom soon and to show you how learning music can be a great source of enrichment in your, or your child's, life.
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Teaching Hours
Lunes
7 AM-10 AM
Martes
7 AM-10 AM
Miércoles
7 AM-10 AM
Jueves
7 AM-10 AM
Viernes
7 AM-10 AM
Domingo
7 AM-5:30 PM
Horarios en la hora local de (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Precios
30 minutos
44 US$
45 minutos
66 US$
60 minutos
88 US$
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Hi, my name is Sarah Marie and I am a music educator from Malta in New York City with 8 years of experience. I specify in teaching piano, voice, music theory, ear training, arranging, composition and improvisation to students of all instruments and levels. I am very passionate about the creative process, learning and teaching and I strive to create meaningful connections with students through a tailored and individualized approach in an open and inclusive space, where your strengths, interests, curiosities and needs are taken into account for a personalized experience that works in developing a strong practical skillset while honoring your own creativity. You get to make your own path and explore the things you love and I can’t wait to be there with you on this journey!
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Maia
En línea
Sarah is a very kind and patient teacher. She gives positive encouragement and boosts my daughter’s confidence. My daughter loves piano!
Posteado 20 jun 2024
Henry
En línea
Sarah has excellent musical, communication and personal skills. She is VERY patient
Posteado 19 jun 2024
Kaelyn
En línea
Sarah’s teaching is very helpfully structured and detailed. She helps you pinpoint what you can improve on and provides you with various steps and methods to expand your skills. She’s encouraging, supportive, patient and will take you through everything step by step until it is all clear.
Posteado 19 jun 2024
Experiencia
Piano and Voice Teacher
Mar, 2024 - PresentSchool of Rock New York
Music, Piano and Voice Teacher
Feb, 2024 - PresentMusic Box School New York
Core Music Tutor
Mar, 2018 - Aug, 2021Berklee College of Music
Peer Music Technology Trainer
Feb, 2018 - May, 2019Berklee College of Music
Private Music Teacher
Jun, 2014 - PresentSelf
Educación
BA Hons. In Music Studies and History of Art
Sep, 2012 - Jun, 2015University of Malta
Masters in Performance and Composition MMPC
Jan, 2023 - May, 2024The New School University- New York City
Bachellor of Music BM Hons. In Performance and Jazz Composition, minor in Music Production
Jan, 2018 - Aug, 2021Berklee College of Music
Certifications
ABRAM grades 1-8 in piano and theory
May, 2012The Associated Board of the Royal School of Music
CRLA 1,2,2 - Master Tutor
Jan, 2021Berklee College of Music
Awards
BOV Joseph Calleja Scholar 2018-2024
Jan, 2018Bank of Valletta
Walter Harp endowed scholarship for Civic Engagement
May, 2021Berklee College of Music
Sylvia M Zunz Endowed Scholarships
May, 2019Berklee College of Music
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Detalles del instructor
Location:
Enseña en línea
Teaching Hours
Lunes
7 AM-10 AM
Martes
7 AM-10 AM
Miércoles
7 AM-10 AM
Jueves
7 AM-10 AM
Viernes
7 AM-10 AM
Domingo
7 AM-5:30 PM
Horarios en la hora local de (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Precios
30 minutos
44 US$
45 minutos
66 US$
60 minutos
88 US$
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