
Edna B.

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Teens & Adults: Would you like to be able to sing what you see on a page of printed music? Do you wish you could learn your harmony part without needing someone to plunk it out on the keyboard first? As a school music teacher I have helped many students learn to sing from notation. In the process you'll learn how to develop and protect your voice.
Advanced Vocalists: You are ready to explore the intricacies of your instrument. Seek a Voice Specialist who can guide you to optimum form.
About Edna B.
Welcome to my Music Studio where you can learn the skills you need to reach your musical dreams. It's a privilege to collaborate with students pre-school through retirees. Together we explore the satisfying process of reaching musical goals. After earning a Bachelor of Music Education, I studied Kodaly Music Education while applying the methodology in school and studio. I've helped many students thrive, and I'd love to help you do the same. I offer over 30 years performing and teaching experience, a genuine enjoyment of people, and a high standard of professional ethics.
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Always a pleasure working with Edna!

Always learn new information!

Thank for doing piano lessons for me I am wondering if you can send me the link to the YouTube video I will thank you for your time and kindness see you soon Bye-Bye

Great lesson!


very good

next time I will teach you

Great lesson!

I have somebody to tell thanks

this was a grate lesson. I have the best teacher.

Very nice tips for easier playing!

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Very good lesson!

Edna is great! She keeps the lesson moving along and does not waste a minute of time. She is interactive and has her studio set so she can show the kids what she is playing on her piano to better understand if they are stuck. Also, I am very impressed by the way she knows the note they are playing just by hearing it; her experience shines through!

I knew what to play when you said two songs

Awesome!!!

i know one game you could play

Great teacher!

Worked on trills today. Edna has a wonderful way of teaching and demonstrating variations.

it is said

Great lesson! Learning new techniques!

thank you so much Ms. Edna! You were really fun today,

tell me if their was a black mobo

excellant lesson!

I will stik to black momby

experienced and nice

Edna is always enthusiastic, offers wonderful tips. Today's tip is to clean the flute with microfiber cloths--she recommended a product called Shar.

hope you do it


Worked on double tonguing today. Edna demonstrates a variety of ways to perform double tonguing with the flute.

The time passes very quickly with Edna! Great teacher!

Great lesson!

Fantastic first lesson, excited to learn more!

Great lesson!


Always a pleasure working with Edna!

Edna loves to have her students understand musical history! Very enjoyable to learn about it.

Working on high F, F#, G, A--learned to double and triple strike during practice adding complexity which will later help with speed.

Edna offered great tips on working up speed today.

Great lesson!

Great lesson! Worked on vibrato today. Edna has a nice way of teaching it.

Working with Edna using vibrato. Enjoying her method of teaching it.

Playing pretty pieces of music at the end of Rubank Intro book

Great lesson!

BEST INSTUCTOR EVER


Edna offers a lot of advice and encouragement what ever level you are on.

5 stars


Always enjoy my piano lesson with Edna while I improve my piano technique, and learn more theory!!!!!

Very encouraging and optimistic! I always enjoy working with Edna!

Wonderful lesson!


Very Supportive and makes learning fun.

Fun lesson! Edna introduced a new concept, "Rule of 7"

thanks,

it was really nice


Very knowledgable about flute fingering and alternate fingerings.

We had a failed experience with another instructor but Edna makes up for it as she is everything you want in a piano teacher. She is patient, encouraging, polite and makes learning fun for my daughter. My daughter plays songs from her book but Edna also gives her the opportunity to learn popular songs that she’s interested in playing. She is super sweet and highly recommended.

Wonderful teacher... Go well with kids...


Always a pleasure to work with Edna!

Edna worked with me on breathing, more specifically taking catch breaths while playing. She suggested an exercise to breathe normally and exhale and hold for a couple of seconds and take in a quick breath.

I'm checking out new flutes and Edna was very kind to listen to the four flutes I am testing out. She's not only a great flute teacher but also a great resource person.


I have been taking lessons from Edna for 6 months and am amazed with her teaching skills! She is so kind, patient and easy to learn from. She also sends a lot of "extras" via email to play and practice on :))) I highly recommend Edna for lessons.



Worked on trills today. Edna offers a couple of approaches that make them fun to do while staying on time.

My 10 year old had a good first lesson.

Worked on trills today. Great instruction!


An excellent lesson with Edna!

Great lesson!

A very good lesson with Edna! Her manner of teaching is excellent!

This was my first official lesson with Edna and it was pretty good. Considering the fact that I haven't had a full lesson in almost a year, it was good for me to connect with a flute instructor that could pin point some strengths and weaknesses. She was also very cheerful and we could identify with faith based music, as well as other genres. She was interested in knowing about me wanting to be well-rounded in all different types of genres. I'm looking forward to next weeks second lesson. Sherina

Intuitive and supportive instruction with positive feedback.

Very good lesson!

Great lesson!

Great lesson. Worked on facial and mouth exercises including yawning to relax muscles in the mouth and throat. Worked on lower register by focusing on keeping lips slightly moving downward like a slightly inverted smile.

ALWAYS ENJOYING MY LESSON WITH EDNA, LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEXT LESSON!


Very productive lesson!

ENJOYING MY PIANO LESSONS WITH EDNA.....I'M LEARNING AND LOVING THE PROCESS!!!!!!!

I have been taking lessons for about 4 months from Edna and I am amazed with her teaching skills and how fun she makes learning!! I highly, highly recommend Edna for anyone wanting the most amazing teacher :)))

Very patient kind and polite

So much to learn! Great teacher--always encouraging and positive and her enthusiasm is contagious!

Worked on trills and syncopation. Enjoyed the lesson very much.

Worked with Edna on trills today. She offers a good explanation and method in doing trills.

Working on trills. Edna demonstrates very well!

Always a pleasure learning from Edna!

WONDERFUL PIANO, LESSON-YEAR. I'VE LEARNED SO MUCH. LOOKING FORWARD TO ANOTHER GREAT YEAR OF PIANO LESSONS WITH EDNA!!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR.

I love Edna!! She if fantastic and I love her fun and upbeat personality!! We will be together for many years :))

Edna is super knowledgeable about piano and music in general. She is really nice and patient and easy to work with!

Great lesson! Fun working on Christmas music!
Great lesson thank you!!!!!
Happy thanksgiving!!!!!!

Excellent lesson!

Excellent instructor!

Great lesson!

Great lesson!

Great lesson! Edna is very patient and finds ways to compliment my playing!
That helps my confidence!

Another great lesson!

Edna's a pleasure to work with because she is very positive in her approach to teaching!

Great lesson and wonderful teacher!



I love my lessons with Edna! She's a delightful teacher! I learn so much with her style of teaching!

GREAT LESSON AS USUAL, THANK YOU EDNA!!!!!

So fun! Edna helped me feel like I can play again! It's been several years since I've played the flute. She's sending me helpful resources.

Great experience working with Edna, she is very knowledgeable, patient with a great personality.

My kids are loving it!

My kids are loving it!

first lession went well look forward to next

Really enjoyed our first lesson!

Great positive attitude always have fun and still learn.

Good to be back from piano-lesson vacation! Looking forward to a new year of piano music lessons. Great lesson, thank you Edna ;)

Great Lesson as always....Happy Holidays!!!! Looking forward to next year's lessons with Edna :)

Fun as usual. Very positive. Takes a step at a time.


Love my piano lessons with Edna!!! I'm learning and enjoying the process.

You are the best piano teacher ever.

Super teacher, patient and positive.

great teacher so patient and positive

great class thanks for all the listening suggestions

Patient and fun. Very positive teacher.

Patient and fun teacher. Able to help with so much. Very experienced

SOme technology issues but a great class, a great teacher. Very patient and positive

Great ! Lots to work on


I am really enjoying my time with Edna. She is an incredibly skilled communicator and very structured with her approach. I am adult learning violin and I really appreciate her calming personality and positive support. Highly recommended!

Great help very positive and easy to communicate with. First class was a success and i am keen to work on the exercises

Very nice and articulate instructor!

It's so much fun to observe the progress, even when I'm not playing my best. Love my lessons with Edna!!!!

ANOTHER GREAT LESSON! THANK YOU EDNA :-D

Love my lessons with Edna!!!!!

GREAT LESSON...LOVE MY LESSON HOUR, THANK YOU EDNA!

Love my piano lessons. Thank you Edna! :)

LOVE MY LESSONS...THANK YOU EDNA!

Love my lessons! Even more when I feel prepared. Great lesson, thank you Edna!

Love my lessons! specially when I'm prepared. Always look forward to my lessons with Edna!!!! Thank You.

ANOTHER GREAT LESSON... LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEXT LESSON!

GREAT LESSON AS ALWAYS....HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!

I am enjoying my lessons with Edna! She tailors the lesson to what I'm trying to achieve. Thank you, Edna.

I enjoyed my lesson with Edna. She was kind and made me feel comfortable about learning. I'm excited to continue.

Great lesson. Some takelessons internet issues, but partially resolved.

I received a great deal of useful material to help me move along on my piano learning journey. Looking forward to my next lesson and many more. Thank You!


The way she is teaching is very unique and wonderful materials to understand the concepts.
My daughter really liked the class on the first day itself.
Happy to have her as piano instructor.

She is a dynamic teacher..her style of meeting my sons gift' s is amazing ! She has taught him so much. He enjoys going to his lessons

Edna is a great teacher! I played piano off and on for many years, and wanted to refresh my memory. Edna has been very helpful and supportive with helping me achieve my goals. She's also very patient and flexible with scheduling.

Please, right from Day 1, I can see that she is a woman who knows what she is doing, and with humility, teaches it to others. I am so glad to have met her.

My son has learned so much and he loves playing and is such a good piano player. I love watching him play. Very good teacher and very nice

You could not possibly be disappointed/displeased with the instruction from Edna.

Best piano instructor I've had. Very kind, and friendly environment in her home when I took lessons. It was a great experience learning from her!

Edna is a seasoned professional with proven experience in developing a wide range of students at varying skill levels. Her passion for music and teaching is evident, and she goes 'the extra mile' to creatively tailor her approach to each student's goals, needs, and musical preferences. She also incorporates music theory, history, and a variety of performance opportunities into her studio options. My sons have greatly enjoyed musical activities with Edna, and as a music teacher myself (now out-of-state), I highly recommend her.

She is kind,patient, and prepared. She always cares on how her students are doing. She can motivate her students to do good. She is a great music teacher.
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Owner/Instructor
Sep 1980 - PresentPrivate Music Studio
Every student receives careful guidance and thorough preparation. I love getting to know students and tailoring instruction to make learning unfold. I have a Bachelor of Music Education degree and have taught and performed in many settings. 30+ years of experience along with constant honing of the craft insure a high quality learning opportunity.
Director & Music Arranger
Jul 2006 - Jul 2010DuBois Area Student String Ensemble
A beginning string class developed into an active performing group. DASSE presented several Music History Programs, Music at the Library, school demonstrations, and numerous other events. The group regularly played at the DuBois Area Student Honors Recital. In 2009 DASSE received a Pennsylvania Arts grant to present live concerts in the Tri-County area.
Piano Instructor
Sep 1986 - Dec 1994Fritz Piano & Organ
Fritz Piano & Organ provided teaching space in a very convenient location, our local mall.
Handbell Conductor, Flute Instructor
Jun 1984 - Aug 1994Csehy Summer School of Music
All piano and voice majors at CSSM participated in handbell choir in which new music was learned each week for a Saturday concert. These groups ranged from novice to very advanced. Additionally I taught private flute, theory class, and master classes.
Music Instructor
Sep 1989 - May 1994DuBois Christian Schools
I directed the band program which included beginners through high school. I conducted an excellent flute ensemble which performed at various venues. I taught classroom music and children's choir for grades K-6 and directed two concerts per year. I prepared students for solo and ensemble competition. I currently teach private lessons at DCS.
Piano Instructor
Nov 1986 - Apr 1993Spotts Music Center
I taught private piano lessons to children and adults.
Music Instructor
Mar 1983 - Jun 1986Broadfording Christian Academy
My music duties included high school theory classes, general music K - 12, handbell choirs, and concert choirs. I also taught private lessons as needed. I presented two concerts per year and prepared students for interscholastic Fine Arts competition.
Education
Kodaly Music Education
Jul 1988 - Jul 1988Kodaly Musical Training Institute
Bachelor of Music Education
Sep 1978 - Jun 1983Cedarville University
Languages
English
Fluent / Native Proficiency
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