Lesson Details
Music Performance
- Levels Taught:
- Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Amanda teaches
About
- Teaches students:
- Ages 5+ and special needs
- Teaching since:
- July 2000
Recently moving back home from working as an actress and singer in the entertainment business in Los Angeles, Amanda is bringing her teaching to the OKC area. Amanda has taught piano and voice for 18 years. She is also a board certified Music Therapist who works with children and adults with special needs. Amanda has also performed in national tours of music theater shows and is a singer/songwriter with 2 country albums available on iTunes.
She was trained classically in both voice and piano. Amanda specializes in teaching classical piano and theory of music/reading music. Classical, opera, and music theater for voice as well as performance/vocal coaching for all other styles of popular music.
Amanda enjoys catering to the individual goals and needs of each student and developing an individualized plan that includes the repertoire and desires of the student. She believes in positive reinforcement and encouragement and keeping music fun while working hard to meet their goals.
There is also a yearly recital for students.
Experience
Music Therapist, Board Certified
Dec 2015 - PresentMusic therapy with alzheimers, dementia and skilled nursing older individuals.
Music Therapist, Board Certified
Aug 2015 - PresentMusic Therapy groups with children in a foster care community.
Singer/Songwriter
Jun 2009 - PresentActress
Sep 2001 - PresentTeacher of private piano and voice
Oct 1998 - PresentPrivate piano and voice lessons for all ages.
Music Therapist
Mar 2011 - May 2015Music Therapist for private behavioral health hospital.
Music Therapist
Sep 2006 - May 2009Music Therapy with Adolescents and Adults found incompetent to stand trial due to mental illness.
Education
Bachelors in Music Therapy
Aug 2004 - Jun 2007Certifications
Music Therapist, Board Certified
Jun 2007Amanda creates individualized goals based on strengths and weaknesses with individuals with special needs including psychiatric, behavioral, and developmental disorders.
19 Reviews
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Amanda is a wonderful teacher for all types and all ability levels. What we were able to accomplish in the short time we were able to spend together was nothing short of amazing. I learned more in three months with her than I ever thought possible. Thank you so much Amanda and I will continue my lessons with you as soon as I can get back home to OKC.
+ Read MoreI was very happy with my first lesson!!
Amanda is an awesome teacher. We have been to other singing teachers in the past and did not learn near as much as my son did in just this first lesson. My son and I are looking forward to working with her.
My first lesson ever. Amanda made me feel comfortable and I really enjoyed the lesson and learned so much... Looking forward to learning more...
Professional and personable! Seems to love what she does and be very good at it!!
Amanda is super nice and I feel like she can really make my voice stronger and help me have more confidence.
Kenedi is always so happy and joyful before and after her lessons. Amanda does an absolute amazing job communicating and teaching. We are very happy, and will continue to use her as long as she is willing to teach my daughter. Thank you very much
Gregory and Kenedi Smith
My son enjoyed the lesson a lot. He practiced today and we hope that level of excitement keeps up.
Amanda met me at the door and we walked to the class room. She explained what we were going to accomplish in the 1 st lesson. She made me feel at ease.
By the end of the lesson my breathing was a lot better , sing on key better and that made me feel good.
Looking forwarded to the next lesson.
Super sweet and helpful. I learned many things in the first lesson.
Amanda is awesome
Best one. Especially for my first teacher. Taught me quite alot. Shes a very great teacher for alot of type of lessons. My #1 teacher right now.
Great first lesson. Very patient. I have no background and felt I learnt something in the 30 mins.
Amanda is a very effective teacher. My first singing lesson my voice open up and projecting.
Amanda is a very effective teacher. My first singing lesson my voice open up and projecting.
Amanda is among THE best. Super talented, and puts up with me. Wish I had a recording of our impromptu a cappella duet last week of "All I Ask of You" from
"Phantom..." She's extraordinarily gifted, and we're so fortunate to have her back in the OKC area. And, yes, she's going to be Christmas caroling with us on December
13th. Too bad, I relinquish my role as the lead singer. DCM
My 13 year old son loves working with Amanda. She has done a great job zeroing in on his interests and incorporating those interests into his lessons. She taught him how to play the beat of his favorite Eminem song! I love that he looks forward to his lessons with Amanda!
+ Read MoreAmanda is amazing! She is great with kids!