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Piano with Gwendolyn A.

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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English
Teaching since 1995
Education

    Enjoy student-focused and engaging lessons focused on helping you achieve your musical goals.

    An experienced educator specializing in student-focused lessons. Not every method will work for every student, therefore I will seek to customize the lessons to the students. My goal is to guide the students in reaching their goals and helping them enjoy the process. My skill areas are classical training, music theory, sight-reading, playing with expression, rhythms, chords and keys, accompanying, church music, error correction, and proper positioning. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Questions are welcome.

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Teaches Online
    Teaches Online

    Teaching Hours

    Wednesday
    7:30 PM-8 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    25 minutes
    $30

    About Gwendolyn A.

    5.0
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    Looking for experience? Customized lessons? Encouraging feedback? Positive error correction? With a wide range of teaching experiences and a love of education, I am always searching for the best methods for my students. Seeking the best way to guide my students began with my education degree yet continues in my professional development. I bring decades of music and teaching knowledge and ask for my students to bring their willingness to grow as a player and/or student. I can be your instructor of technique and knowledge, your cheerleader to celebrate your successes, and your coach to guide you to reach your goals. Learning is a joy, a gift, and a journey that is best celebrated with others. Music lessons: -lesson begins with the student choosing a piece to play for me followed by student and teacher assessment of playing -playing mechanics is discussed next -method book or graded pieces are used to introduce new material -one to two “brain break extras” are offered throughout the lesson with topics including rhythm, sight reading, ear training, theory work, sound exploration -lesson ends with positive assessment and a challenge for next week Writing tutoring/lessons: -session begins with an editing exercise -student shares writing assignment or homework -student and teacher assess together the writing sample -stage of writing is discussed and/or introduced (invention, outlining, rough draft, editing, elocution, final draft) -one or two “brain break extras” are offered to switch gears and learn or practice a new concept through writing exercises, games, conversation -session ends with positive assessment and a challenge for next week Questions and requests for alternate times welcome.

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    Au Claire de la Lune Part 1: The Notes and Rhythm

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    Jeana
    Student's home
    Gwen is a fantastic teacher! Several years ago, my then 3rd grader joined Gwen's homeschool one day a week for science, PE, field trips and recorder lessons. My daughter had a fabulous time! Gwen really is one of the best, most well-rounded homeschool teachers I know and is capable of integrating beyond these specific subjects she teaches. She really listens to your goals, concerns and needs and is creative in coming up with solutions... All so your child can learn most effectively!
    Posted Sep 11, 2021
    Kelly
    Online
    Gwen did a fantastic job of teaching my struggling writer annotating literature and writing. She answered all of his questions, and gave advice when he struggled to understand the content. Her consistently positive attitude and outlook was a real encouragement to him.
    Posted Aug 26, 2021
    Sabrina
    Teacher's studio
    Mrs. Amiri is so much fun! I learned so much from her and she is so enthusiastic about music and teaching.
    Posted Aug 19, 2021
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    Experience

    Music Teacher, Master

    May, 2021 - Present

    Music & Arts

    Develop and teach private lessons to all levels of students studying piano and woodwinds.

    Merit Badge Counselor: Music, Reading, Scholarship, Family Life

    Oct, 2019 - Present

    BSA

    Volunteer Merit Badge Counselor with BSA

    Home School Teacher: Music and Language Arts

    Aug, 2016 - Present

    Home School Learning Center

    Have taught or am currently teaching the following classes: Elementary Recorder, High School Music Theory, High School Literature, Middle School Writing

    Home Educator

    Aug, 2003 - Present

    Home School

    My home school began in 2003 and currently consists of four students in grades 4-12 with one graduate. Music curriculum for my home school includes general music, sight singing, piano, recorder, and music theory. Language Arts curriculum in my home school includes essay writing, grammar, and literature.

    Band and Choir Director

    Jul, 1998 - Jul, 1999

    Iberia R-V

    Elementary general music, middle school band, high school band, high school choir

    Band Director

    Jul, 1995 - Jul, 1997

    Maries County R-II

    Beginning Band, Middle School Band, High School Band, Middle School General Music

    Education

    Bachelor of Science in Education - Music

    Aug, 1990 - May, 1995

    Missouri State University

    Education

    Sep, 2021

    Northwest Missouri State University

    Certifications

    Level 1 Certificate

    Aug, 2020

    Lost Tools of Writing

    State Certified Teacher

    Feb, 2022

    Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

    I hold a current state certificate in K-12 Music. Missouri requires a background check including fingerprinting for this certificate. Renewed February, 2022

    TEFL Online

    May, 2021

    TEFL, China

    Teaching English as a Foreign Language Online to Young Learners

    Registered Instructor

    Apr, 2021

    Institute for Excellence in Writing

    Instructor Certificate

    Feb, 2021

    The Classical Historian

    Affiliations

    Music Teachers National Association

    Apr, 2021

    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

    English

    Native Proficiency

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