Background check

Teaches online

Teaches all skill levels

Age: 5+

Teaching since 1992

Doctor of Arts (Music Education)

Get interactive, fun and engaging classical piano lessons from an expert piano player and teacher.

"Study music while experiencing lessons to an enjoyable and relaxed approach!" This has been my goal and approach for students from young children to professional musicians in college. Whether piano, voice, or organ let's see how you learn best and make this a positive experience for you!

Instructor details

Subject

Location:

Teacher's Studio

SEE MAP

St Peters Episcopal Church Queen Emma St Honolulu

Teaches Online

Teaching Hours

Tuesday

9:30 PM-10 PM

Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Pricing

20 minutes

$20

30 minutes

$30

45 minutes

$39

60 minutes

$50

About Joseph E.

5.0

(10)

Availability: Please ask as I may not have everything on the availability calendar! PIANO / VOCAL / ORGAN / CONDUCTING - I am a music educator and performer that loves working with individuals from the young child to professionals. I taught public school for 12 years and then taught at The College of Saint Rose in Albany, NY for the last 14. My degrees are from Western Michigan University, Indiana University, and Ball State University. During my teaching career, I provided private lessons outside of the school and the college. When I left NY, I had 35 students of which 6 remained with me online. I love teaching and create an atmosphere where the students, regardless of age, feel successful in their endeavors. WHAT DO I TEACH? *Piano: All levels from beginning to professional *Organ: All levels from beginning to professional *Voice: Beginning and those working with music theater *Conducting: All levels WHERE DO I TEACH? *Piano: St Peter’s Episcopal & Online *Organ: St. Peter’s Episcopal & Online *Voice: St. Peter’s Episcopal *Conducting: St. Peter's Episcopal & Online NOTE: Parents are welcomed to attend the lessons! In fact, I encourage that!! WHAT IS MY STYLE OF TEACHING? Every student is different and what works for one may not work for another. It's important for me to know my students so I can better shape the lesson. I love questions, reflection, and humor. I'm very patient and understanding. We are all incredibly busy and accept that students may have weeks they are not able to practice a huge amount of time. WHAT DO I DO IN ADDITION TO GIVING LESSONS? I am a Volunteer Coordinator and facilitate the Men’s Grief Support Group. I am also the Director of Music at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and Conductor of the Na Leo Malama Singers.

ReviewsWrite a review

100%

5.0

10 Reviews

Nora

Teacher's studio

I am an adult learner who started to play the piano later in life. Joseph has been a wonderful instructor on my journey. He is very patient and easy to work with, yet he challenges me at the same time. I have made incredible progress this past year, and have become a much more confident piano player under his guidance. I very much recommend Joseph as an instructor.

Posted Feb 14, 2022

Verna

Teacher's studio

I feel that I can learn a lot from Joseph. I am confident that he can help me with my singing voice to be where I want to be.

Posted Mar 14, 2020

Mahealani

Teacher's studio

We are so grateful to have found Joseph. Our daughter is so happy to be able to work with someone with so much experience. We can’t wait for her next lesson. She learned so much.

Posted Aug 20, 2019

11 22 33 44 Next >Next >

Experience

Volunteer Coordinator & Bereavement

Apr, 2019 - Present

Bristol Hospice

Volunteer Coordinator & Therapeutic Music

Nov, 2016 - Mar, 2019

Hospice Hawaii

Director of Music (Organist & Choirmaster)

Jul, 2016 - Present

St. Peter's Episcopal Church

The College of Saint Rose

Aug, 2002 - Jun, 2016

Coordinator of Music Education & Professor of Music

Organist & Choirmaster

Aug, 2001 - Jun, 2016

St Andrew's Episcopal Church

Organist & Choirmaster

Aug, 1990 - Jun, 2002

St. John's Episcopal

Elementary Music Specialist

Aug, 1989 - Jun, 2000

Elkhart Community Schools

Education

Bachelor of Music (Music Education)

Aug, 1986 - May, 1989

Western Michigan University

Doctor of Arts (Music Education)

Aug, 2000 - May, 2002

Ball State University

Masters of Secondary Education (Music Education)

Aug, 1992 - Jun, 1995

Indiana University

Affiliations

American Choral Directors Association

Aug, 1985

Founded in 1959, the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) is a nonprofit music-education organization whose expressed purposes outline the associations dedication to the advancement of choral music. The mission of ACDA is to inspire excellence in choral music through education, performance, composition, and advocacy.

Phi Beta Kappa

Apr, 2005

The Phi Beta Kappa Society celebrates and advocates excellence in the liberal arts and sciences. Its campus chapters invite for induction the most outstanding arts and sciences students at America’s leading colleges and universities. The Society sponsors activities to advance these studies — the humanities, the social sciences, and the natural sciences — in higher education and in society at large.

Association of Anglican Musicians

May, 1991

Recognizing that the music of the church finds its primary expression within the framework of the liturgy, this Association takes as its purpose the elevation, stimulation, and support of music and the allied arts in all their aspects in the Episcopal Church and the larger Anglican tradition, and especially in their relationship to liturgy.

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America

Apr, 1988

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America (also known as Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Phi Mu Alpha, or simply Sinfonia) is an American collegiate social[1] fraternity for men with a special interest in music. The fraternity is open to men &amp;quot;who, through a love for music, can assist in the fulfillment of [its] Object and ideals either by adopting music as a profession, or by working to advance the cause of music in America.&amp;quot;

American Guild of Organists

Aug, 1987

The mission of the American Guild of Organists is to enrich lives through organ and choral music. To achieve this we: 1. Encourage excellence in the performance of organ and choral music 2.Inspire, educate, and offer certification for organists and choral conductors 3. Provide networking, fellowship, and mutual support 4.Nurture future generations of organists 5. Promote the organ in its historic and evolving roles; and 6. Engage wider audiences with organ and choral music.

Joseph's Gallery