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Guitar with Jackie B.

Colonia, New Jersey

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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5-16
Speaks English,
Teaching since 2011
Master of Arts, Music & Music Education

    Learn guitar from a certified and engaging music educator with 10+ years experience.

    1-on-1 instruction individualized to each learner's unique needs and goals. Weekly guitar lessons are perfect for complete beginners, intermediate players, or advanced players who are looking to develop new skills and further their technique. No previous experience or knowledge is required. My goal is to make music learning engaging, joyful, and frustration-free! Possible topics that will be worked on: -How to hold the guitar and pick -How to tune the guitar -Playing position and rest position -How to strum -Hand/finger position -How to read chords, tab, and music notation -How to play chords and chord progressions -How to count and play strumming patterns on the guitar -How to play songs using chords -How to play melodies Bring your guitar and any music that you may be working on! I will also provide you with exercises and songs for your skill level during our lesson.

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Teaches Online
    Teaches Online

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    2:30 PM-3 PM
    3:30 PM-4 PM
    Tuesday
    2:30 PM-4 PM
    Thursday
    4:30 PM-5 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    25 minutes
    $35
    55 minutes
    $70

    About Jackie B.

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    Jackie received her Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education from Ithaca College and Master of Arts degree in Music & Music Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. She is currently a K-5th Grade Music Teacher at an elementary school in NJ. She also greatly enjoys teaching private music lessons. Her main instruments are ukulele, clarinet, guitar, flute, and piano. Jackie has performed as a soloist as well as in a variety of ensembles throughout her life including choirs, vocal ensembles, concert bands, wind ensembles, orchestras, jazz bands, and pit orchestras. She is an active participant of Carnegie Hall’s Music Educator’s Workshop. Jackie's specialty is early childhood music, but she has had experience teaching students of all ages, including students with special needs. Her goal is to make music learning joyful and frustration free. Jackie hopes to share the joy of music with others and inspire them to become lifelong learners.

    Jackie Videos

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    "The Eensy Weensy Spider" Ukulele Play-Along
    Ukulele
    00:54
    Beginner
    "Mary Had a Little Lamb" Ukulele Play-Along
    Ukulele
    01:54
    Beginner
    Learn How to Play "The Hokey Pokey" on the Ukulele
    Ukulele
    04:28
    Beginner
    "Row Your Boat" Guitar Play-Along
    Guitar
    00:39
    Beginner
    "Are You Strumming" Guitar Play-Along
    Guitar
    00:52
    Beginner
    Learn and Practice the A7 Chord on the Guitar
    Guitar
    00:58
    Beginner
    Learn and Practice the E Chord on the Guitar
    Guitar
    00:55
    Beginner
    "The Farmer in the Dell" Ukulele Play-Along
    Ukulele
    01:09
    Beginner
    Learn and Practice the F Chord on the Ukulele
    Ukulele
    01:26
    Beginner
    Learn to Play "Row Your Boat" on the Ukulele
    Ukulele
    06:53
    Beginner
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    6 Reviews
    MARIJO LYNN
    Online
    Jackie was great with my son for his first lesson! He is brand new to clarinet, so I expected the first lesson to be a little slow, but she walked him through proper positioning, had him reading sheet music, and he is already comfortable with three notes and songs that he can play with them. He was grinning from ear to ear afterwards and is very excited to continue learning with her. Jackie was patient and thorough, able to clearly communicate tips and pointers, and overall ran the lesson in a very productive and positive manner.
    Posted Apr 9, 2024
    Rachael
    Online
    Very kind and patient.
    Posted Dec 20, 2023
    Laura
    Online
    Miss Jackie is very patient and very clear on instructions. She makes sure you learn what she is teaching before she moves to the next step. My daughter (6 years old) are enjoying learning how to play ukulele.
    Posted Sep 25, 2023
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    Experience

    Music Teacher

    Sep, 2021 - Present

    Woodbridge Township School District

    -Teaches kindergarten-5th grade vocal/general music classes -Recruited 80 students to join choir after its 2-year absence -Rehearses and conducts 4th & 5th grade choir -Plans and directs school concerts and performances -Participant in Carnegie Hall's Music Educator's Workshop

    Music Teacher

    Mar, 2019 - Aug, 2020

    Octopus Music School

    -Taught private general music, ukulele, guitar, piano, voice, and flute lessons to students ages 4-adult

    Music Teacher

    Aug, 2018 - Aug, 2021

    College Achieve Charter School

    -Elementary Specials Teacher Leader -Taught kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade general music classes -Taught ukulele ensemble classes -Planned and directed school concerts and performances -Participant in Carnegie Hall's Music Educator's Workshop

    Music Teacher

    Nov, 2015 - Aug, 2018

    KIPP NYC

    -Taught kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade general music classes -Taught a K-3rd grade afterschool music club twice a week -Assisted with planning and directing whole-school concerts and performances -Participating teacher of Carnegie Hall's Musical Explorers & Link-Up Programs -Participant in Carnegie Hall's Music Educator's Workshop

    Instrumental Music Teacher

    Aug, 2015 - Nov, 2015

    Achievement First

    -Taught 5-8th grade instrumental music lessons

    Music Teacher

    Aug, 2014 - Jun, 2015

    Education Through Music

    -Taught kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade general music classes at a public school in Bronx, NY -Taught ESL, bilingual, special needs, and inclusion music classes -Taught 4th and 5th grade afterschool chorus -Directed concerts in which over 650 K-2nd grade students performed

    Private Lesson Teacher

    Oct, 2013 - Aug, 2014

    The Music Den

    -Taught pre-K-12th grade students and adult beginner private music lessons -Assisted students in preparing for area and all-state auditions -Music Den's Teacher of the Month, December 2013

    Instrumental Music Teacher

    Sep, 2013 - Jun, 2014

    Franklin Township School

    -Recruited over 100 students in grades 4-8 to join instrumental music/band -Taught 4-8th grade instrumental music lessons, 4th/5th grade band, 6-8th grade band, and guitar and ukulele elective classes -Participating Director/Rehearsal Assistant for the CJMEA Elementary Honors Band

    Senior Student Teacher

    Oct, 2012 - Dec, 2012

    Owego Apalachin Middle School

    - Taught jazz band, symphonic band, and group/private lessons -Conducted band and ensembles in various performances

    Cabin Counselor & Clarinet Sectional Teacher

    Jun, 2012 - Aug, 2012

    Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp

    - Counselor responsible for living with, caring for, and mentoring 12 campers per session (grades 4-9) -Taught daily clarinet sectionals to a large group of students in grades 4-9 - Prepared and provided supplemental music materials to clarinet students -Performer in Staff Band - Taught private lessons to students in grades 4-9

    Junior Student Teacher

    Sep, 2011 - May, 2012

    Dryden Elementary School

    -Taught 4th & 5th grade beginning instrumental music lessons

    Cabin Counselor & Rehearsal Assistant

    Jun, 2011 - Aug, 2011

    Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp

    -Counselor responsible for living with, caring for, and mentoring 12 campers per session (grades 8-12) -Performer in Staff Band -Assisted high school band and orchestra directors with rehearsals

    Education

    Bachelor of Music, Music Education

    Aug, 2009 - May, 2013

    Ithaca College

    Master of Arts, Music & Music Education

    Jul, 2017 - May, 2019

    Teachers College, Columbia University

    Certifications

    Teacher of Music

    Sep, 2013

    New Jersey Department of Education

    Awards

    Cum Laude

    May, 2013

    Ithaca College

    Music Teacher of the Month

    Dec, 2013

    The Music Den

    Affiliations

    National Association for Music Education

    Sep, 2009

    Founded in 1907, NAfME is among the world’s largest arts education organizations. NAfME advocates at the local, state, and national levels; provides resources for teachers, parents, and administrators; hosts professional development events; and offers a variety of opportunities for students and teachers.

    Sigma Alpha Iota (ΣΑΙ)

    Dec, 2009

    Sigma Alpha Iota is a professional International Music Fraternity for women. Formed to uphold the highest standards of music and to further the development of music in America and throughout the world, it continues to provide musical and educational resources to its members and the general public.Sigma Alpha Iota operates its own national philanthropy, Sigma Alpha Iota Philanthropies, Inc.

    Languages

    Spanish

    Limited Proficiency

    English

    Native Proficiency

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