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Piano

Welcome!!! Loretta has always been fascinated with how music is created and who works behind the scenes of performances and recordings. She is proficient in the flute, piano, and voice.While earning her Bachelors degree at UMASS and Masters degree at NYU, Loretta explored sound, singing, technology, and performance. Having taught for over a decade, she describes working with students both in person and online as "an incredible blessing."

In particular, online lessons has allowed Loretta to work with students who love the convenience of being at home in their comfort zones, and helps her reach students who could not otherwise access lessons Loretta states, "I can show students what it is like to really grow by having fun while learning, as opposed to the other way around!  I love my students of all ages, and can only hope to show others how amazing music can be." 

As a board-certified music therapist (MT-BC), Loretta has worked with a handful of students who are differently abled and she is comfortable teaching in a non-traditional style. "Those who can do teach, and those who can teach totally do!"


*** Lesson Details ***
Students set the pace for their lesson while Loretta customizes the curriculum for each student's needs. Together, Loretta develops a goal plan with her students so the time together is interesting, fun, and works toward progress! In 3-6 months, students will have a stable technical program and will have started a portfolio of music for performances, no matter the level. Students can share sheet music on any platform online and access great links to amazing performances. "Just let me know where you want to be in your journey and we'll work together to make it happen. I can't wait to meet you!"


*** Studio Equipment ***
First - YOU MUST HAVE YOUR OWN INSTRUMENT FOR PRACTICE AT HOME BEFORE BEGINNING LESSONS!!! Consistency is very important for learning, and weekly lessons ARE NOT enough for growth. Loretta teaches practice techniques to support students between lessons.

~private music suite in a home studio
~88-key keyboard/MIDI controller
~88-key digital piano
~Apple technology
~Multiple headphone stations with a microphone for self-assessment 
~percussion instruments
~acoustic and electric guitar
~full library of sheet music and texts about technique and pedagogy for both children and adult learners

Feel free to bring any additional equipment music you would like to share to your lesson. Be prepared and ALWAYS test your technology and warmup ahead of time. 


*** Specialties ***
~jazz
~contemporary commercial music
~classical flute
~audio engineering
~computer music composition
~therapeutic music


***Policies***
Cancellations must be made 24 HOURS in advance. Failure to do so will result in forfeiting your lesson fee. If the studio needs to close for any reason, all lessons will be rescheduled based on availability. If time slots are full, then the lesson will be moved to the end of your que. Your teacher has the right to terminate services at any time for any reason. For any billing questions, please call the Takelessons office.
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Are you ready to start learning chords on the piano? This group piano class will teach you how to properly play more than one note at a time. You’ll also discuss the importance of intervals in music. Join in to learn new songs to practice these skills with!

Are you ready to start learning chords on the piano? This group piano class will explore playing more than one note at a time and forming note patterns. You’ll learn about the various types of intervals and how to apply them your playing. Music theory is an essential part of piano for beginners, and this class will help it become second nature!

Intro to Piano Chords & Music Intervals

Singing

Music Recording

Music Performance

Flute

Broadway Singing

Beginner

Intermediate

Founded in 1907, NAfME is among the world’s largest arts education organizations. NAfME advocates at the local, state, and national levels; provides resources for teachers, parents, and administrators; hosts professional development events; and offers a variety of opportunities for students and teachers.

Founded in 1944, National Association of Teachers of Singing, Inc. (NATS) is the largest professional association of teachers of singing in the world with more than 7,000 members worldwide.

The MTNA was founded in 1876 with the goal of advancing the value of music study and music-making to society while supporting the careers and professionalism of teachers of music. With nearly 22,000 members in 50 states—and more than 500 local affiliates—the MTNA is the preeminent source for music teacher support, where members embody like-minded values and commitment to their students, colleagues and society as a whole, while reaping the rewards of collaboration, continuity and connection throughout the lifetime of their careers.

The College Music Society promotes music teaching and learning, musical creativity and expression, research and dialogue, and diversity and interdisciplinary interaction. A consortium of college, conservatory, university, and independent musicians and scholars interested in all disciplines of music, the Society provides leadership and serves as an agent of change by addressing concerns facing music in higher education.

AMTA's purpose is the progressive development of the therapeutic use of music in rehabilitation, special education, and community settings. Predecessors, unified in 1998, included the National Association for Music Therapy founded in 1950 and the American Association for Music Therapy founded in 1971. AMTA is committed to the advancement of education, training, professional standards, credentials, and research in support of the music therapy profession.

3Arts Award Nominee

Community Honor

Certified in designing interactive educational projects. This opens up the floor to transforming education from rote memorization to solving problems in real world scenarios.

Project Based Learning

Music Therapy is an established health profession in which music is used within a therapeutic relationship to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals. After assessing the strengths and needs of each client, the qualified music therapist provides the indicated treatment including creating, singing, moving to, and/or listening to music. Through musical involvement in the therapeutic context, clients' abilities are strengthened and transferred to other areas of their lives.

Board-Certified Music Therapist

Style of teaching voice that focuses on how the body creates sound and how to manage that sound for all genres of music.

Level III Certificaiton in Somatic VoiceworkTM, the LoVetri Method

Classes in audio technology, listening and analysis, audio recording, music theory, music business, and live sound reinforcement for college students who want to become music producers and engineers.

Faculty in Audio Production

Classes in flute, piano, and voice for students of all ages.
Running the music department of In Sync Center of the Arts, which involves administration, management of all music staff, and production of concerts.

Director of Music

Lessons in flute, piano, voice and audio technology.

Music Teacher

Audio Enginner

Session and stage musician for final projects of composition major, Jodi Humphreys.

Vocalist for NYU Composition Department

Lessons in flute, piano, and voice. Engineered and produce Sound-A-Like albums for aspiring students.

Music Teacher and Audio Engineer

Production Assistant for the recording department of New York University, specializing in audio engineering, studio setup and breakdown, activities logging, and product management.

Production Assistant

"Independent student-driven education, supported by the latest technology and cognitive science, to help each student master core skills, discover and develop his or her talents and gifts, and establish a learning trajectory they will never outgrow." Specializes in music and the performing arts.

Project Designer and Socratic Music Teacher

Flute instruction for Ravinia's youth orchestra. Specializing in student driven interactive learning.

Teaching Artist

Instruction in composition and audio production.

Instruction, social emotional learning, and program design for an all-girls choir.

Choir Director

Liason between music artists and Chicago Public Schools to engage students in culture and the arts. Leads remote learning program.

Music Program Manager

As a credentialed clinician, "determine and utilize [evidenced-based] music therapy approaches that effectively aid in the restoration, maintenance, and improvement in mental and physical health."

www.musictherapy.org

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Piano lessons definitely involve theory, but are structured around the genre of music set by the student's goals. Music theory is taught around a repertoire that the student builds throughout the piano program so that they build a portfolio from which they can pay. Then performance ad versatility become the second focus.

My granddaughter took singing lessons with Ms Loretta and she loved it.  Ms. Loretta was so much fun and very knowledgeable and patient.

I have been working with Loretta for two and half years.  I have made great improvements!  SHE IS AWESOME.

She is worth your time and money investment. Very efficient and effective in her feedback. You see improvements in your singing and talking voice relatively quickly.

She's really nice and very easy to talk to. I was honestly really scared to start online lessons since I've never done them before, and I'm always nervous to meet new people, but she broke the ice easily.

I can give her more than 10 stars out of 5. She is great and my son who just turned 7 loves and enjoys the class. Loretta has a great personality and works great with kids. I will recommend her to all my friends and family members.

had a really great time with my instructor

Our almost 4 year old son loves music and singing and we thought this might be fun for him! Lesson 1 was fun for all of us! Loretta knew the perfect questions to help him loosen up, the coolest super kid fun breathing exercises and the most fun songs! We are so excited to have this to look forward to each week and already dream of instrument lessons when he’s ready! Such good energy and a beautiful voice! Quite a way to start our week!

I loved her teaching style. She is very friendly and welcoming

very easy to learn from instructor. makes lesson fun.

Intro to Piano Chords & Music Intervals - Piano Class

About Loretta J.

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