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Piano with Anita R.

Port Orchard, Washington

4.8
(6)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5-90
Speaks Italian, French
Teaching since 1977
MA Fine Arts

    About Anita R.

    4.8
    (6)
    Are you searching for a joyful, encouraging and very knowledgeable teacher? Someone who is as passionate about her students as she is about music? You need to look no further. My name is Anita R. and I am a highly skilled piano and voice teacher with a lovely music studio in the old town area of Port Orchard. I WARMLY welcome all students, young to very mature, gifted to unmusical. With over 25 years teaching in the U.S. and Italy to a vast range of ages and abilities and performing music in front of every size of audience, I have a gigantic toolbox of techniques to help you find your best style of learning, creating and playing music. Satisfaction guaranteed. Curious? I look forward to meeting you! Anita R. *** Lesson Details *** Technique, lots of ideas to address student challenges, theory, composition, music history, beautiful repertoire in a positive, fun atmosphere. Students can opt to have their repertoire recorded. Classes, festive recitals, free tickets to concerts and more! *** Studio Equipment *** One 6'1" Yamaha grand piano, a large keyboard, two mics, recording equipment, recording speakers, headphones, etc. *** Specialties *** I have a patented hands-on music notation system that helps students learn theory in a very easy way. I also try to find music that really interests a student.

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    Morton St
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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    4 PM-5 PM
    7 PM-8 PM
    Tuesday
    2:30 PM-4 PM
    7 PM-8 PM
    Wednesday
    4:30 PM-5 PM
    7 PM-7:30 PM
    Thursday
    3 PM-4 PM
    5:30 PM-6 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $30
    45 minutes
    $45
    60 minutes
    $60
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    4.8
    6 Reviews
    R. Barnett
    Teacher's studio
    Anita is simply the best! Very enthusuastic and engaging teacher. She is very encouraging and gives you the confidence to be great. She makes learning enjoyable! My daughter looks forward to her lesson every week.
    Posted Nov 20, 2015
    Rebecca
    Student's home
    Anita Rose is delightful and fun. She also knows her stuff! Her expertise, combined with her warm encouraging spirit make her an amazing music teacher. My daughter ADORES piano lesson day and wants to practice. Can't say enough good true things about her.
    Posted Oct 27, 2015
    Anna
    Teacher's studio
    Anita is THE best piano teacher on the planet. My daughter has progressed so much over the past 2 years and loves her teacher. My daughter is 14 and now taking intermediate classes. I would highly recommend Anita Rose!!!
    Posted Oct 26, 2015
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    Experience

    Music Teacher

    Sep, 1975 - Jun, 2011

    Nooksack SD, South Kitsap S.D., Central Kitsap S.D

    Music Teacher K-12, Choir Director.

    Education

    BA Ed Music

    Aug, 1972 - Jun, 1974

    Eastern WA University

    MA Fine Arts

    Sep, 1980 - Jun, 1983

    University of Oregon

    Certifications

    Music and Art Teacher K-12

    Jun, 2012

    WA State Office of Public Instruction

    Continuing contract

    Awards

    Samuel Kress and numerous other scholarships

    Sep, 1980

    U of Oregon

    Affiliations

    Music Teachers National Association

    Sep, 2012

    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.

    Languages

    French

    Limited Proficiency

    Italian

    Limited Proficiency

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