Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 18+
Speaks Sings in Italian, Sings in Latin
Teaching since 2014
Bachleors of Science in Music Education and Vocal Performance
About Amanda O.
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Amanda Ramus-O'Brien (voice/piano/acoustic guitar) is a 2013 graduate of Kutztown University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelors Degree in Music Education and Vocal Performance. After graduating Cum Laude, Amanda has had a variety of professional experiences that allow her to adjust to the learning style of each student. She has held several internships, most notably with the Bristol Riverside Theatre, Foundations Community Partnership and The Berks Childrens Classical Choir. Teaching elementary and middle school aged children is where Amanda excels. Some classroom teaching experiences include student teaching at Hamburg Middle School, specializing in the Acoustic Guitar, and the Cumru Elementary School. Amanda is a trained Soprano and starting in September 2013 has performed with The Reading Pop Symphony, The Trenton Community Singers and Princeton ProMusica.
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Teaching fundamental musicianship skills are crucial to becoming a skilled musician. Not only will I be teaching Voice, Piano, and Beginning Acoustic Guitar, I will also be teaching Music Theory, and how to properly read music. I expect all students to develop the necessary skills and drive to succeed. I have an array of music books for classical and contemporary sheet music for all ages and levels. Students should incorporate practicing into daily routines for a minimum of 30 mins 4 days a week. Students will be provided with a weekly practice log that will be check at each lesson. Students should be progressing each lesson and will be provided with the necessities to do so! I want ALL of my students to have fun and enjoy learning!
*** Travel Equipment ***
Full keyboard, acoustic guitar, and an array of Voice, Piano and Guitar music and books. Students are expected to be prepared with notebooks and pencils.
*** Specialties ***
Piano
Classical and Musical Theatre for Voice
Beginning Acoustic Guitar
Instructor details
Location:
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Tuesday
3 PM-5 PM
Wednesday
3 PM-5 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$35
45 minutes
$40
60 minutes
$50
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27 Reviews
Scott
Teacher's studio
I had never taken piano lessons but wanted to give it a try.
Amanda has been a wonderful instructor.
She is prompt, thorough and demanding yet fair.
I will definitely recommend Amanda to anyone in the area.
SM
Posted Feb 18, 2018
Sandra Kenny
Teacher's studio
She was very thorough and nice.
Posted Jan 12, 2018
Sheng Wang
Teacher's studio
Amanda is such a great instructor!
Posted Jan 12, 2018
Experience
Intern
Jan, 2012 - May, 2012The Berks County Children's Choir
Education
Bachleors of Science in Music Education and Vocal Performance
Aug, 2009 - May, 2013Kutztown University
Certifications
Level 1 Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate
Aug, 2013Pennsylvania Department of Education
Grades K-12 Vocal Instrumental Theory
Affiliations
National Association for Music Education
Aug, 2014Founded 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.
Languages
Sings in Latin
Professional Proficiency
Sings in Italian
Professional Proficiency
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Instructor details
Location:
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Tuesday
3 PM-5 PM
Wednesday
3 PM-5 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$35
45 minutes
$40
60 minutes
$50
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