Barbara R.
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About Barbara R.
With a Bachelor's degree in Music Education and 10 years teaching experience, I am confident I can help you reach your voice and piano goals.
I am patient, kind, funny, and love helping my students reach their musical goals. Now let's get started!
*** Lesson Details ***
For voice, your lessons include breathing techniques, vocalizations/warm-ups specifically tailored to your voice, and we will work on your songs, incorporating your desired goals.
For piano, your lessons include finger exercises, scales, technique, and working on your songs, incorporating your desired goals.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Please have a piano and a quiet area to hold the lesson in. Please do not have the piano on the floor or below the height of a desk. Thank you. :)
*** Travel Equipment ***
Students will buy their piano and/or voice books. I can help you choose the right books for you.
*** Specialties ***
Exposed to Kodaly and Orff training at SJSU.
My specialties are opera, pop, R&B, gospel, worship, choral, conducting, and piano.
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Music Teacher
Jul 2018 - PresentStockton Unified School District
Music Teacher (K-8) - I teach piano, choir, general music (recorders), ukulele and guitar.
Music Prep Teacher
Feb 2016 - Jun 2018Alum Rock Union School District
Music teacher for 2nd through 5th grades. I taught piano, show choir, and general music (recorders). My supervisor was very happy with me and the Superintendent told me I was "amazing"! :)
Voice & Choir Teacher
Oct 2013 - Apr 2015Instituto Canzion
Teach voice classes, levels 1-4 Teach Choir
General Music Teacher
Mar 2012 - Jun 2012Lowell Elementary (via SJSU Fellow Intern Program)
Taught K-1 general music.
Music Leader
Jan 1985 - Dec 2011New Beginnings Church
Worship Leader, Piano Accompanist, Choir Director for children and youth, directed Christmas musicals, directed Vacation Bible School, main soloist, taught Sunday School
Piano Teacher
Mar 1998 - Jun 2001Gill's Music
Taught piano for 3 years to students of all ages. I really enjoyed it!
Education
Music Education - Emphasis in Voice & Piano; Teaching Credential
Feb 2009 - May 2013San Jose State University
Music Education
Jan 2009 - May 2013San Jose State University
Languages
English and Spanish
Fluent / Native Proficiency
Awards
California Music Project Fellow
May 2012San Jose State University
Affiliations
National Association for Music Education
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