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Allan W.
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If you must miss a lesson, please make every effort to notify the instructor at least 24 hours in advance. A make-up lesson may or may not be scheduled at the teacher’s discretion.
~ Any lesson which is cancelled less than 24 hours in advance may be forfeited.
~ Lessons missed due to teacher cancellation will be rescheduled or credit given.
~ Make-up lessons cannot be rescheduled a second time, and if missed, you will be charged automatically for that lesson.
~ If a pattern of missed lessons develops, the student will be removed from the teacher’s weekly schedule.
Teacher's Studio vs. In-home lessons:
Students must have an acoustic piano--not a digital keyboard--for in-home lessons. Otherwise, lessons will be provided at the instructor's home studio. Just so you know, on lessons taught in your home, there is an additional charge for travel.
About Allan W.
Greetings! My name is Allan Walker. I've enjoyed teaching PIANO and TRUMPET lessons privately to many students ages 7 through 17 (Beginning to Advanced Intermediate levels) for over 25 years. Students will expand their repertoire, memorize certain pieces and participate in recitals to showcase their newly acquired musical skills twice* a year.
With recent concerns over COVID-19, many of my students have gone "online" using the TakeLessons Virtual Classroom platform. I hope you will find online music lessons to be a constructive activity and a positive outlet during these unusual times. In addition, my prices have been temporarily reduced to give families an added financial break during this difficult time. Looking forward to working with you online!
*barring any unforseen circumstances
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Great first lesson!
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I like playing the trumpet
Student's Home
Allan is very professional yet fun, and explains things in a way I can understand! Excellent instructor! Thanks
Teacher's Studio
We liked the trumpet lesson with Mr. walker very much. My son is encouraged to play the trumpet now!!!
Student's Home
Allan worked so well with my daughter. He follows her pace so to not frustrate her. I love the choice of songs he has her playing!!
Student's Home
He is excellent at working with you at a comfortable pace and is super helpful and friendly
Student's Home
First lesson was great. My son is learning and really enjoyed his time with Allan.
Teacher's Studio
I liked Allan very much, he was very patient and very knowledgeable and learned a lot in 30 minutes
Student's Home
Very professional. Able to keep the attention of my seven-year-old for the whole half hour ! I think he'll make a lot of progress.
Student's Home
I find Allan to be very caring and nurturing in his teaching. Very patient. Would recommend.
Student's Home
Mr Walker is outstanding! He is teaching both my kids trumpet and piano lessons for past 2 months. He is patient, kind as well as firm/gentle at the same time. My kids really like him and lessons are going very well. Thank you Mr. Walker!. We really appreciate you!.
Student's Home
Allan taught piano to my two children for over four years. He was always very kind and patient with each of them, teaching them the fundamentals first and then building on those skills with progressively more difficult pieces. The twice yearly recitals taught my children memorization skills and presentation poise. I would highly recommend Allan as a piano teacher!
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Experience
Private Teacher
Jun 2008 - PresentWalker Piano Studio, Phoenix, AZ and Online
This is my private studio business which includes trumpet as well as piano instruction. I also teach full-time during the school year in the Paradise Valley Unified School District. This limits my availability to evenings and weekends during school months.
Public School Teacher - Band, Piano, & Strings
Feb 2008 - PresentParadise Valley Unified School District, Phoenix, AZ
During the school year, I keep busy as a full-time music educator in the public school system. Currently, I teach at two elementary schools (Beginning Band) and one middle school (Band, Strings, and Piano).
Worship Pastor
May 2001 - Jun 2006New Life Christian Church, Newtown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Director of Music and Worship / Piano Teacher
Apr 1995 - May 2000Grace Baptist Church, Kent, Ohio
Music Director
Feb 1990 - Jun 1994Sun Valley Community Church
Education
Master's Degree, Educational Leadership
Jul 2008 - Dec 2012Northern Arizona University
Master's Degree, Choral Conducting
Aug 1992 - May 1994Arizona State University
Bachelor's Degree, Choral/General Music Education
Jun 1983 - Dec 1987Arizona State University
Languages
English
Fluent / Native Proficiency
Certifications
Standard Secondary Education, 6-12 (Renewed)
May 2016Arizona Department of Education
Affiliations
Music Teachers National Association
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