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Music Performance with Craig W.

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Teaches online
Teaches Beginner
Age: 8-11
Teaching since 2023
BA Music Performance and MA in Music Education

    Instrumental band lessons for the elementary student

    Band lessons for ELEMENTARY students currently in, or going in, to a school band program. Maybe you just want to improve. I have 30 years of experience teaching band at the HS and Elementary levels. I’m looking to teach Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone, Percussion. I learned quickly how to do this online during the pandemic. Lessons will be virtual. The last ten years of my career as a NYS Certified Band Teacher on Long Island has given me experience at both ends of a students’ musical career through school. As I’m currently still teaching elementary band, I’m acutely aware of the importance of a strong foundation. Most students that get discouraged, give up after a few months if not encouraged to keep trying. The first step is pinpointing the problem that needs to be addressed in order to turn things around. Don’t give up, get a little help. I’m here.

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Teaches Online
    Teaches Online

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    2 PM-5 PM
    Tuesday
    2 PM-5 PM
    Wednesday
    2 PM-5 PM
    Thursday
    2 PM-5 PM
    Friday
    2 PM-5 PM
    Saturday
    11 AM-3 PM
    Sunday
    11 AM-3 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $38

    About Craig W.

    Elementary Band Students! I’ve been teaching band for 30 years on Long Island, and still going. I’ve taught 20 years at the HS level and in my 10th year at the elementary level. I’m offering elementary band lessons on the following instruments: Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone and Percussion. Whether you’re entering, or in an elementary band program, this is for you. While I specified time frames, due to this being virtual, requests outside those times may be agreed to.
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    Experience

    Band Teacher

    Sep, 1994 - Present

    Long Beach Public Schools

    I taught my first two years in NYC. 1992-1994

    Education

    BA Music Performance and MA in Music Education

    Sep, 1984 - Jun, 1988

    Lawrence University and LIU at CW Post

    Certifications

    NYS CERTIFICATION; INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC K-12

    Jun, 1992

    NYS

    Affiliations

    New York State School Music Association

    Sep, 1994

    Mission Statement The mission of the New York State School Music Association is to advance music education across New York State for its membership and students in member school programs.

    Tri-M Music Honors Society

    Jun, 2010

    A Tri-M® Music Honor Society chapter offers students, grades 6 through 12, the chance to perform, places them in leadership positions, and gives them the opportunity to serve the community. It highlights the school’s music program, helps students grow in innumerable ways, and brightens their college applications.

    Languages

    English

    Professional Proficiency

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