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Jill M.
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Teaching Locations:
Online
Teacher's Studio
Teaching Locations:
Online
Teacher's Studio
Levels taught:
Beginner, Intermediate, AdvancedMy teaching style is relaxed, but highly structured. My former students made great advancements with my guidance. However, no advancement can be achieved without the student putting in the necessary time at home to practice their instrument.
About Jill M.
I have been a professional musician for over 40 years and have taught beginning piano and oboe privately and in group classes. As of March, I will be teaching exclusively online. When the virus is more controlled, I will resume in studio lessons.
Your lessons should be fun, exciting, and challenging so I will teach to your abilities. I also use music apps and games that keep students interested for longer than just sitting at the piano ( off-bench activities). I believe that all children are inherently musical and the study of music can help a student in all aspects of their life, not just music.
*** Studio Equipment ***
In addition to the standard music stands, metronome, tuners and music, I have digital recording equipment for student's audition recordings. I have helped college bound students get into serious music programs like Arizona State University and the University of Arizona. For students ages 5 to 9 years old, I recommend the recorder as a introductory woodwind before learning the oboe.
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Student's Home
Jill is such a patient teacher. She made my twelve year old son feel at ease trying piano for the first time. She genuinely cares about her students.
Teacher's Studio
Mrs. M. has done an excellent job in helping my children excel in their music skills. I love her focus on the technicalities - rather then just being able to play a song.
Student's Home
So happy to have found Jill. My daughter is learning to play the Oboe from the best.
Student's Home
I am an "older" student (60+ years old) starting with the basics. Jill's wealth of experience as a musician and as a teacher have supported my progress, and have made lessons enjoyable!
Student's Home
Jill is so kind and patient with me. She wanted me to learn the basic correctly and play the music the way it should be, She is very talented and highly recommended to any one who would like to take piano lessons. I gave her 5 big, big stars.
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Teacher's Studio
Jill is an excellent teacher. She very quickly can diagnose technically we
Hat needs to be corrected and gives exercises so the bad habits can be broken and as a student I get better
Teacher's Studio
My 13 yr old son has been taking piano lessons with Jill for a few months. I have seen a tremendous improvement in his focus and confidence. He is doing well with learning to read notes and practices every day with out a reminder. I'm very happy with Jill ' s teaching style. We will continue lessons for the foreseeable future until she feels he mastered piano.
Student's Home
Great teacher, very patient and knowledgeable. My daughter has been taking lessons for a bit over a month and has made very noticeable progress and is excited to practice and go to lessons.
Teacher's Studio
Very good teacher
Teacher's Studio
My 10-year old son is taking oboe lessons from Jill. I like that she is such a specialist on the oboe but also understands children and how to teach them. This is a great combination. We are very happy with her!
Teacher's Studio
I liked that Jill took her time with my grand-daughter to find out how much music she knew so that Jill knew where to start her instruction.
Student's Home
Great Teacher
Teacher's Studio
We had our lst lesson and Jill was wonderful. She was patience and lots of interesting things for our 5 year to keep her attention. I loved her style and very personable too. At the end of the day our daughter was saying te te te te.
Teacher's Studio
Great she works will with the boy great experience
Teacher's Studio
IT WAS A GREAT EXPERANCE
Teacher's Studio
Jill is an excellent instructor. She is teaching our 10 year old beginner and in a short amount of time is able to teach many concepts. We were lucky to find her.
Teacher's Studio
I know Jill for many years and can say without any reservation she is a master music teacher. Wether your child is studying piano or oboe with her, you can be assured of specific instruction well suited to the age level of your student. She has many years of classroom experience (as a public school music teacher) and as a private instructor using her own amazing instructional methods. Your student is guaranteed not only to improve but to excel with her wise guidance.
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Experience
General Music Teacher
Aug 1998 - Jun 2014Deer Valley School District
During my years teaching at DVUSD I taught beginning piano, general music, chorus and beginning band classes. I produced many grade level performances.
Education
Master of Education
Aug 1999 - Sep 2001Chapman University
Bachelor Of Music
Aug 1971 - Jun 1976Aaron Copland School of Music of C.U.N.Y.
Certifications
Orff Level 3
Jun 2007Arizona State University
Standard Secondary Teacher Certification Music Endorsement K-12
Jun 1998Arizona Department of Education
Awards
National Endowment for the Arts Chamber Award
Sep 1990NEA
Chamber Music Award
Mar 1981Young Concert Artists Award
Affiliations
Music Teachers National Association
Jan 2017National Organization of Women
Aug 1998International Double Reed Society
Jan 1988Let Our Student Counselors Help You
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