Piano with Jennifer H.

Herring Piano Studio

I have over 35 years experience teaching private lessons to students ranging in age from 6 years to older adults. I’ve taught beginners, intermediates and advanced students, playing classical and popular styles. My students have performed in piano recitals, school talent shows, talent contests, adjudications, and been accepted into college to study music. In the lesson, we cover technique, repertoire, composition and theory. The student learns individual songs while learning concepts which make her/him a better musician. Each student also learns how to compose music. In addition to lessons, students have access to a computer with music theory games on it, and a music notation program so they can print out songs they have composed. There is also a music Listening Library with over 300 CD’s and DVD’s the students may use.

Matawan Student Enrichment Program

I taught Beginning and Continued Group Piano/Keyboard classes. Classes consisted of 6-7 students, 2nd-6th grades. When I first came there was just one piano to use, but by the time I left, each student had their own keyboard to use in class. Fundamentals of learning notation and technique were covered in each 10-week course. The course became so popular, they had to add on extra classes to accommodate all the students who signed up.

Shenandoah College and Conservatory of Music ( now Shenandoah University)

Westminster Choir College of Rider University

Music Teachers' National Association

This is a certification given to teachers who meet certain high standards in the profession. MTNA urges all teachers to get certified as a way to regulate the profession.

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.