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Jennifer P.
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Teaching Locations:
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Teacher's Studio
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Levels taught:
Beginner, Intermediate, AdvancedAbout Jennifer P.
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.
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wow I sol our video Miss. Jennifer! I shod it to my sisters and they loved it they would liked when you where playing your keyboard they would like if they cod come and sit one day! thank you from:L W.
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Teacher's Studio
Very nice person and comfortable home
Student's Home
She teaches my 4 year old and 15 year old. She knows how to keep the engaged for the entire lesson and has great learning techniques for every age.
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Amazing
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Jennifer did a great job assessing what was needed to take my vocal production to the next level !
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Teacher's Studio
I've been interested in astrology for a long time, and
finally decided to take a leap of faith and take a class.
Jennifer is a complete stranger to me, yet we started off
our first session, not as strangers, but more as a casual acquaintance. She leads, listens, and makes the class very interesting. I made the right choice.
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they good.
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She’s absolutely great
I don’t have any singing experience whatsoever but she makes me very comfortable
Highly recommend her~
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Student's Home
Jen is a pleasant instructor. It was so easy to connect with her. I enjoyed my lesson and look forward to the learning experience.
Teacher's Studio
Jennifer is so kind and knows just how to make her home yours. She’s so informative and super personable!
Student's Home
So friendly, flexible, and helpful
Student's Home
Jennifer was very attentive and worked very well with my 6 year old!
Teacher's Studio
I read previous reviews which assisted me in selecting Jen. After connecting with her I realized she had the perfect location (less than 10 mins from my house in Catonsville) and professional patience with my twin 14 yr old sons. They had a little experience before the lessons with Jen, but after only a few lessons, their piano/keyboard playing was much sharper than before. She has a beautiful voice and the boys always felt really positive after each lesson. They were more eager to practice at home to demonstrate the skills she taught them previously. Also, Jen hand writes lessons for the boys, which helped them better understand sheet music. She's a Gem. Well worth the investment!
Teacher's Studio
Jennifer teaches my 6 yr old daughter piano lessons. Jennifer is very knowledgeable. She is very patient with my daughter and helps her learn by visualizing the keys and their notes as well as giving her visual notes in a notebook that she can take home to work on. I recommend Jennifer as a knowledgeable and courteous teacher.
Teacher's Studio
Shes so kind and a good teacher
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Teacher's Studio
Ms. Jennifer was outstanding we can not wait for the next lesson.
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perfect
Student's Home
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!
Teacher's Studio
Jen is a great instructor! Very friendly and has a lot to offer!
Online
It was fantastic! I will certainly be her student gladly!
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Teacher's Studio
Had the best experience!!! Great teacher and I learned a lot in just oneday
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Teacher's Studio
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.
Online
Very good experience. Sometimes hard to hear. Not necessarily Jennifer's fault. Gotta love technology. Would recommend!
Student's Home
Jennifer is great at explaining the chart and how it pertains to me. I am lookong to learning more.
Online
Awesome instructor. Incredibly knowledgeable and very engaging. Has been a pleasure to have her as my astrology instructor!!!
Student's Home
Really pleasant.
Student's Home
She is excellent teacher. Very nervous at first but she has a patience spirit. Looking forward studying piano under her.
Teacher's Studio
Jennifer was great!!! First lesson was all about exploring my vocal range and giving me a voice exercise to work on!
Teacher's Studio
Great experience! She is very friendly and knowledgeable. Recommend!
Teacher's Studio
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
Teacher's Studio
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
Student's Home
Jennifer 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.
Teacher's Studio
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!
Teacher's Studio
Having a great experience. Very excited to continue with my lessons.
Student's Home
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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Experience
vocalist
Apr 2008 - PresentMood Swings Big Band
I 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).
music teacher
Oct 2003 - PresentOlenka School of Music
Although 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").
keyboard player, vocalist, arranger
Aug 2009 - Oct 2014Midway Fair
I 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 2001Goucher College
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