Lesson Details
Songwriting
- Levels Taught:
- Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Jennifer teaches
About
- Teaches students:
- Ages 5+ and special needs
- Teaching since:
- February 2002
I am a professional singer-songwriter and have been teaching lessons fulltime for the last 12 years. I teach students of all ages and levels of experience. My current range of students include: kids with learning/developmental disabilities, teenagers who have starred in school musicals, and performing adult singer-songwriters. Whatever your background or desire, I can help you to cultivate your unique musical potential, and to strengthen your creative voice.
As a professional vocalist and pianist, I have worked freelance, in a variety of settings, over the years--including solo, in wedding bands, small jazz and rock/pop groups and with big bands. I have been singing with the Mood Swings Big Band for 6+ years. During that time, we have performed at the White House, the Chamber of Commerce and in Kennebunkport, Maine (at the Bush estate).
I also have an extensive professional and personal background in meditation (10 years), astrology (5 years) and healing (particularly Reiki, 4 years). I am very interested in the intersection between a healing/mindfulness-awareness approach and singing/playing piano.
Experience
vocalist
Apr 2008 - PresentI sing a wide range of music with the band, including standards, ballads, pop/rock, R & B and Motown. We perform at weddings, corporate events, vineyards and occasionally public/political events. We have played at the White House, Chamber of Commerce and in Kennebunkport, Maine (at the Bush/Walker residence).
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Oct 2003 - PresentAlthough initially hired as a voice teacher, I have taught in a wide range of contexts over the years, including: private voice, private piano, early childhood music/movement, keyboard classes, voice classes and music camps. I have also helped to design/publish many (perhaps a thousand!) pages of music curriculum/theory work for beginner to intermediate/advanced students (given as music class "homework").
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Aug 2009 - Oct 2014I played and sang with this folk/rock band for 5 years. During this time, we recorded 3 albums and 2 EPs, and played in Baltimore, Washington D.C. and New York. We opened for national, touring acts such as Seth Glier and The Kennedys.
Education
B.A. (double major: music and psychology)
Aug 1997 - May 2001Photos & Videos
22 Reviews
Write a ReviewMs. Jennifer was outstanding we can not wait for the next lesson.
perfect
Jennifer is an awesome piano teacher! She works great with children! My 6 year old is very engaged, interested and ready to learn! She leaves each week saying how she cannot wait for her next lesson and she practices a lot at home. I believe this comes from Jennifer's excellence in teaching! I would highly recommend her!
+ Read MoreJen is a great instructor! Very friendly and has a lot to offer!
It was fantastic! I will certainly be her student gladly!
Had the best experience!!! Great teacher and I learned a lot in just oneday
Jennifer did a great job relating to my 12 year old and making the lesson fun. He came right home to practice what he learned. Looking forward to many more lessons.
Very good experience. Sometimes hard to hear. Not necessarily Jennifer's fault. Gotta love technology. Would recommend!
Jennifer is great at explaining the chart and how it pertains to me. I am lookong to learning more.
Awesome instructor. Incredibly knowledgeable and very engaging. Has been a pleasure to have her as my astrology instructor!!!
Really pleasant.
She is excellent teacher. Very nervous at first but she has a patience spirit. Looking forward studying piano under her.
Jennifer was great!!! First lesson was all about exploring my vocal range and giving me a voice exercise to work on!
Great experience! She is very friendly and knowledgeable. Recommend!
She is the best piano teacher I've met so far. She taught me the basics fist and she asked me what I was comfortable with and what I wasn't. She also have me some good references to refer to when I'm home so I can practice and get better at playing
+ Read MoreShe is the best piano teacher I've met so far. She taught me the basics fist and she asked me what I was comfortable with and what I wasn't. She also have me some good references to refer to when I'm home so I can practice and get better at playing
+ Read MoreJennifer was focused from the start. Her experience pin pointed what to work on during practice. She knew right away what weaknesses to strengthen and what strengths to perfect. Look forward to next session.
My 11 year old daughter started with singing lessons but then took interest in the piano. Thankfully Jennifer is a fabulous teacher in both and transitioned us to piano lessons seamlessly. I would recommend her to anyone!
Having a great experience. Very excited to continue with my lessons.
My daughter clicked with Jen when they met on the 1st lesson! Luckily for us she is skilled at teaching piano as well as singing, because my daughter has taken more of an interest in playing the piano and is doing great under Jen's instruction. 1 lesson and she came home and could play 3 songs! 5 stars for sure!!
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