

Carol K.


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About Carol K.
As a young child, I knew I loved music. I was fortunate to have my parents who supported and encouraged me with a variety of music lessons. It is my personal joy and a privilege to pass my love of music to the next generation of musicians.
Taking private lessons is a unique environment as it fosters a customized approach to learning. Both the instructor and the student work together to create a better understanding of the instrument and achieve a higher level of appreciation. .
I would love to share my passion and joy of music with anyone who wants to discover their own journey into the musical world.
I have worked with student's from the age seven through adulthood. I enjoy working with any age group. As a teacher, I am always looking for new ideas to aid in a student's musical journey.
I teach to the student's "learning style." I use whatever resources are available to reinforce musical concepts. I am patient, and laid back. I want my students to feel comfortable, and know that they can be themselves when they are working with me. Most of all what a student can expect is a teacher who is interested in them, their progress, and making the our time together as enjoyable as possible. I believe that I help students see the joy music brings to their lives.
I have always felt that one of my greatest strengthens is my ability to interact with children and adults, and I hope that I can continue to share my love of music in the coming years.
Experience
During high school I participated in A Cappella Choir, and joined a global performing group, called "Up With People" that traveled locally and statewide. I was active in high school music productions and I studied privately voice and piano.
Since then, I have continued to sing with community based choral groups throughout the Washington, DC region. I have also assisted as an piano accompanist for a small local church.
Education
I graduated from George Mason University, with a Bachelors degree in Liberal Arts. While attending the University, I sang with the university choir and studied classical piano under the tutelage of Jacequeline Schmitt. It was because of her that I developed an interest in piano technique.
During and after college I studied with a private voice instructor from Catholic University, where I learned classical voice.
I am currently working with a Takelessons teacher to maintain my skill.
I am a certified to teach the Music Color method, which I achieved by taking an online course written by Andrew Ingkavet. I also received training and certification as a Music for Young Children, a program designed for early keyboard beginners.
I have continued to broaden my personal education by taking online courses, such as reharmonization of chords. I have also attended workshops, sponsored by the Piedmont music club, on how to incorporate improvisation into my lesson plans.
Lesson Details
I use a variety of methods for teaching piano. I do not restrain my approach to one method, but draw on resources from other methods and approaches.
I include music theory, ear training and piano technique into the lesson. While I am a classically trained pianist, I do not stick to that style of music. I believe that exposing the student to all types or styles of music broadens their education.
I use the computer and any apps that are available to further my students skills on the keyboard.
Within six months I would hope that the student would feel more comfortable at the piano. I would expect him to learn posture at the piano, including hand position. I would expect that his knowledge of the right and left hand notes would become more proficient, and that he would understand what the staff is. I would expect that he understands keyboard geography, distance between notes, the concept of high/low, dynamics, and patterns (both directional and melodic). I would add two-handed playing, at a very basic level. This, of course, would depend upon the student's pace and how much effort is put into the learning of the instrument.
My goal is to create a fun and lively learning environments, that with patience, will result in a life long love of music and the personal benefits it imparts.
Studio Equipment
lessons in dedicated music room in basement; computer with electronic piano and keyboard;
Reviews
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Ms. Carol is so knowledgeable about music and patience with my young son. She changes up class into small bites and keep him engaged. Great and fun experience.

Awesome teacher. Very patient.

Wonderful. Great beginning!

Very welcoming. Worked well with our 9 year old son.

Carol really knows musical lingo. Super nice and definitely helped break the ice with my shy daughter. We're excited for the next lesson.

She was very knowledgeable of what she was teaching. My son and I are very much please with her class and today is just his first day.

She is very good with children and has really great techniques to teach children. She is also very patient with him.

Just took my first lesson and loved it! Carol put me at ease and quickly assessed my level and then started me on a customized plan to meet my goals! She is both knowledgeable and personable. I can see why she is a favorite teacher. 5 stars!

Everything is good but I would like to know more about singing

First lesson so far. Very kind and patient with my 4 year old daughter.

Excellent and patient teacher. Easy to work with for both adults and children. I highly recommend her. I am a practicing physician of 23 years trying to fulfill my bucker list and childhood dream of playing the piano.

Had a wonderful first lesson. My little guy loved it and is very excited to continue learning.

My first experience with Ms Carol was superb.My daughter had fun learning piano with her and she was patient and took her time trying to teach her the basic things she needed to know being her first time.
Very clean environment and also she was very welcoming

Very patient with her students. Takes the time to teach and even reteach a lesson when the student is having difficulty. Very flexible with fitting us in for our lessons when we have to make a change.

I highly recommend Mrs. Koczo as a piano teacher, she is very knowledgeable, very patience and kind.
I truly enjoy my lessons with her every week.
My daughter used to take piano lessons with another teacher and I used to stay and watch and I can compare, Mrs. Koczo is really an amazing teacher.

She was very patient and was a great instructor.

Ms. Carol is a great teacher. She is patient, kind and knowledgeable teacher. She makes sure that you understand every single thing. I enjoyed my first lesson with her a lot!😄

I learned more in one lesson than I have in any other single lesson I have had.

Carol is a wonderful, patient teacher that is very knowledgeable in piano. I enjoy every lesson that we have

Carol is amazing!! This is my son's first time taking any type of music lessons and she has been wonderful in teaching him how to read music and play the piano. He really enjoys his lessons and looks forward to them. I highly recommend Carol for anyone wanting to learn to play. She is patient and uses different tools and techniques tailored to the student to make learning easy and fun. Thank you Carol!
Me and the kids are enjoying the classes. Mrs k is an extraordinary teacher.
Kind, Patient,and absolutely awesome teacher
Carol is a very kind, and patient teacher. I really appreciate her guidance in music as I am trying to learn all I can. She has many different techniques to draw from which helps her to teach me the things I need to know. I look forward to the music lessons with great anticipation. Thank you Carol for being a great teacher.
Patient and innovative
Carol is working very well with my young son who has ADHD. She keeps his attention and helps him to understand concepts. He is learning and enjoying th lessons.
Awesome!
She is an awesome teacher!!! My daughter is learning so much! She makes learning the piano fun and entertaining. So, if you want an awesome teacher that's equipped with the tools and smarts to get the job done. Pick Ms. Carol K!
Piano lessons
Ms. Carol is knowledgeable, patient, organized with my 6 yr old son. She has her own way of teaching kids to understand music instead of following the book. My son looks forward to his lesson every week.
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Music education teacher
Sep 2004 - Jun 2005Music for Young Children
I worked at a local music studio using the training I received from the Music for Young Children company, based in Canada. I worked with a small group of 4-5 year old and their parents. We taught the rudiments of piano and theory using a creative, age appropriate approach to music.
Education
Historic Preeservation
Sep 1988 - May 1993Mary Washington College
Bachelor of Music/HIstoric Preservation
Sep 1976 - Mar 1980George Mason University/Mary Washington College
Languages
Italian
Limited Proficiency
Italian, German
Limited Proficiency
Certifications
Musicolor Method
Mar 2016Andrew Ingakvet
Music for Young Children
Jun 2004Francis Baldois
Bachelor of Liberal Studies, Historic Preservation
Jun 1993Mary Washington College
Affiliations
National Federation of Music Clubs
Aug 2014National Association for Music Education
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