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About Marsha K.
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Struggling with writing? Reading? Getting your ideas and concepts out there for others to enjoy? Try a few lessons and see if your world doesn't open up!
About Marsha
Goals: Since I am also a Life Coach, we really focus on how to accomplish our hopes and desires. We begin by weekly, then monthly and even a yearly goal.
Each week we also focus on something in my STUDENT PAL - mnemonic. Another is TECHNIQUE. Technique is the ability to have proper position, wrist-lifts and finger curve as well as Theoretic knowledge and application.
I started giving out lickable gold stars, you know, the old-fashioned kind? They are for those students who mark their lesson sheet and come prepared... They really seem to enjoy that, and I adore the nostalgia!
It is a great week when students are
Perhaps you are reading this with both a little excitement and a little concern. Finding the right person for your or your student can be intimidating. A short introduction follows so that you know a little about me and my philosophy which can assist you make an informed decision. If we are a good fit, lessons and learning progress more joyfully.
I have been teaching music, performing music and enjoying music since I was a tiny three-year old. My first piano lessons were at age seven. I have since taught the students of former students! How fun is that?
Music has blessed my life in countless ways and given me opportunities I'd never dreamed of. Teaching at the Young Artists Conservatory of Music; Singing in Carnegie Hall, Performing across Europe and teaching the best students for over 25 years has been a delight.
I believe strongly that those who spend their time and resources for musical education are some of the brightest and most intelligent people around. Each of my students have their own individual goals and reasons for taking music lessons, which we revisit monthly. I believe that my role is to be a support and tool for them/you to accomplish the goals set, working with music that delights and educates.
You want the best teacher, who offers information, example, practice and performance opportunities and then gets out of the way of the student's own "voice" (whether playing or singing) so that they can be free to create their own style.
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In our lessons, we work with a predictable schedule of balance. We have weekly exercises to make strong fingers and or voices, and technique and theory practice to hone skills that will improve our performances, whether they are for others or for our own benefit. Each student of piano can learn how to create and write their own music in time, choose their own pieces to work on, and have a say in their classical and performance goals.
We have a program of advancement, so you and your loved ones can visually see your progress and measure your skills, complete with awards and trophies.
What you learn, has everything to do with your commitment. Practice doesn't make perfect, Practice makes permanent. Only perfect practice makes perfect.
Learning the piano ought to be a JOY. I believe in playing the piano, not 'practicing' it. Enjoy what you do, and you'll do it longer and with celebration instead of duty.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Piano - upright; CD player; Music stands; Dozens of music books and lesson materials; flash cards; computer and music writing program; mic and mirror, syllabus.
*** Travel Equipment ***
No travel.
*** Specialties ***
Over the years I have dabbled in most methods, but finally come to use my own syllabus and musicianship. I can easily adapt to your favourite if that is your desire. I specialize in a total music education, not merely in learning notes. It is like looking in a mirror and only seeing eyes and skin. Music has many facets and we discover all of them.
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· Singing · In home
· Piano · In home
· Piano · In studio
Marsha K.
About Lawrence G.
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A graduate of the University of Massachusetts, I possess a wealth of experience with the English language. Whether English is your native language, or whether you are beginning to wrestle with it as your second language, I can assist you in a fun filled, yet productive, one-on-one tutoring environment.
About Lawrence
A graduate of the Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan and the University of Massachusetts in Boston, he has continued his private musical studies throughout his adult life with illustrious faculty members from the Cornell College School of Music and the Winthrop University Conservatory of Music.
Presently, he teaches private music lessons in Rio Rancho and Albuquerque and is the Director of Music & Liturgy at Church of the Incarnation in Rio Rancho. He is a member of the American Guild of Organists.
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· Piano · In studio
· Piano · In studio
Lawrence G.
About Mark G.
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I have over 10 years experience teaching English to students from Perú, Japan, China, and Costa Rica. I have loved learning languages for over 20 years, which means I know the struggles and pitfalls that most students come across first hand! Message me for more information about group or corporate rates.
Tengo más de 10 años enseñando inglés a estudiantes de Perú y Costa Rica. Esa experiencia combinada con los 20 y tanto años que tengo aprendiendo español me ayuda bastante en la enseñanza de inglés a hispanohablantes. Mándame un mensaje para más detalles!
About Mark
I recently moved to Aurora in order to be closer to my family (I recently lived in China, Maui, and Alaska). I have the flexibility to work with you around your schedule and will create a customized lesson plan that fits your needs. I have extensive experience teaching small to large groups as well.
My only requirement of you is I request that my students be committed and dedicated to learning the language they choose for me to tutor. I assign homework every lesson that is very important to continuing the learning expe
Hope to talk to you soon!
Mark
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· Spanish · Online
· Spanish · Online
· English · Online
Mark G.
About Fausto C.
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Native English speaker. Strong vocabulary and grammar skills and continue to work on pronunciation on a daily basis.
About Fausto
—Native Spanish speaker
—37 years old, from California, USA
—West Coast North American accent, considered neutral
—Standard Mexican Spanish (Latin Americans often think I am from Latin America since my Spanish is quite good. Both of my parents are from Mexico, we spoke Spanish in the home.)
I grew up Los Angeles, California and currently reside in Orange County, California. I have taught English to students grades K-12 for four years; now focusing on students of all ages, online. I can help you learn and improve your English or Spanish, and have access to a variety of homework materials to enhance your learning.
—AA in Liberal Arts from Rancho Santiago College
—Worked as an English grammar editor for six years
—Co-author of a book written in English called 'The Padrino Tales.'
—Can read and write S
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· Spanish · Online
· Spanish · Online
Fausto C.
About Artem K.
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I learned English as my second language when I was invited to study Music Performance at Dalhousie University on a full scholarship. As an ESL student I believe that I understand the intricacies of this language much better than a native speaker, since I had to learn it from scratch at University level. Through both of my degrees I have been writing academic papers and one of my essays was published by a Harvard professor. I am an avid lover of literature and a real grammar-nazi with good intensions of course!
About Artem
I am passionate about teaching because I believe education and willingness to learn is an extremely important factor for personal development and success.
I was born and raised in Saint Petersburg, Russia and underwent intensive training in Voice, Violin and Piano. After winning the Frieburg Intenational Violin Competition in 2010, I was offered a full scholarship to study music at Dalhousie University at the age of sixteen. After moving to Canada I had to go through a 9-month intensive english learning program, so I know first hand how difficult it can be to learn a new language. This experience helped me understand the struggles that any ESL student goes through and discover new ways to teach
I am excited to get to know you and share my knowledge with you!
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Artem was amazing at showing me how to speak naturally and fluently without ever getting impatient with me. I would highly recommend him to anyone who wants to learn.
· Violin · In studio
Artem K.
About Madleine P.
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Hallo! Ich lebe seit über zwei Jahren im wunderschönen Florida und spreche fließend Englisch. Ich habe vor über 20 Jahren angefangen Englisch zu lernen, habe dann ein Jahr in Australien gelebt, bevor ich mit meinem amerikanischen Mann von der deutschen Ostseeküste nach Florida gezogen bin. Ich habe außerdem ein halbes Jahr Englisch an einer Schule in Ghana, Afrika unterrichtet.
Es macht mir sehr viel Spaß und ich würde mich freuen, Sie kennen zu lernen!
Liebe Grüße!
Madleine
About Madleine
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· German · Online
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About Devorah L.
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Hi! I'm a Native English speaker from California, USA. I have found new, innovative ways to learn and teach languages based on my personal experience studying languages. As many of us know, the standard classroom structure of language-learning is inefficient, often unhelpful, and not at all fun. I've perfected new ways to teach and learn a second language (or third... or fourth...) that combine real-life speaking opportunities with immersive listening experiences, attuned to the learning preferences of individuals (audio, visual, or kinesthetic-oriented). I love connecting with people from different parts of the world, and also with those in my own community! I can also communicate with Spanish and Hebrew-speaking students who are trying to learn or improve their English.
About Devorah
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· English · Online
Devorah L.
About Tomas R.
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My mother was an amazing teacher and I have had the privilege to observe and learn from her example. I myself come from a background where English was technically my second language. Learning Spanish first through emersion made learning English that much more challenging. But through preserverance, skill building, and repetition my English is probably stronger then my first language, Spanish.
About Tomas
English and math students can expect to improve week to week in their skills. Every student is unique; I teach students to rely on repetition and. apply foundational skills in order to unlock their own individual potential. I can help any student to achieve their highest potential with confidence.
Tomas R.
About Edgar S.
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- Learn basic and intermediate communication to be able to speak English in no time!
About Edgar
Instagram/Twitter/Facebook/Spotify: Edgar Sandoval Jr
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· Singing · Online
Edgar S.
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