Piano with Karen M.

Beginning Piano Studio.net : Piano Performance, Practice, Theory & Practical Application for Ages 5 - 105. Those with disabilities are welcome too. With practice, you will be amazed at what we can do! Give the Gift of Music! "Music brings joy to the heart, peace to the soul & life to everything." "We teach children music, not so they can make beautiful music, but because music makes beautiful children." Two of my favorite quotes. I've taught for many years and I love what I do. Watching a student learn and grow is more rewarding than anything else. I give my students a solid foundation that leads to independence and the ability to play what they want well. . Furthermore, Music is beneficial! No one thing is better than music for child's development and or for stimulating your own brain. Studies show that it can even help stave off dementia and other results of aging. Why? Music is the only activity that we do that uses All areas of the brain at once. Music increases IQ (in children), improves intuitive math and reading skills, raises test scores and the ability to focus and more. Furthermore, Students who study music are also more likely to graduate, go to College and to be accepted at demanding schools like law and medicine. Music is a great way to maintain your mental skills and flexibility, explore different times, cultures and styles. I AM A: - An experienced teacher (since 1983) with typically up to 55 private lessons weekly. - An experienced and successful teacher in working with a wide range of disabilities. - Professional Pianist (since 1981). - Nationally Certified Piano Teacher with MTNA. - Certified teacher in all levels of Kindermusik (14 years). - Certified teacher of Orff-Schuelwerk. - Experienced teacher in working with a wide variety of disabilities. - Teacher (was) for the pioneering studies on music and brain development at UC Irvine. - Founder of the Empire Music Teachers Association. - Was District IV Coordinator for the California MTA (5 years). - Founder and president of the local chapter, Empire Music Teachers Association. NOTE: Group Classes are not currently being offered. OFFERING 5 Day SUMMER CAMPS Starting June 2019 At Beginning Piano This year we have 3 Summer Camps! Each is 5 Classes Long & Materials are Included Registration Deadline is 6/01/2019 for All Camps No Classes on the July 4th Weekend MUSIC STUDENTS SUMMER CAMPS – Camps # 1&2 Students will experience Joplin, Bach & Beethoven like never before. Complete a Camp Scrapbook, Create individual compositions, & Participate in movement activities, from the Charleston to a musical relay, plus the Patriotic Supplement.  2 Hour Classes - Class Sizes to 8 - For Ages 7-16 Years.  Registration is $80. After deadline, $100.  6/27/19 – 6/31/19 - Week-long MUSIC STUDENT SUMMER CAMP #1 – M-F, 10-12 am  6/15/19 – 7/20/19 – ONCE A WEEK MUSIC STUDENT SUMMER CAMP #2  - Sat.’s - 4:00 – 6 PM. - No Class on the July 4th Weekend. Invite your friends! Students from other Music Teachers Of any instrument are welcome! ALSO Music Camp #3 – SMALL GROUP PIANO LESSONS Music, Piano, Music Reading, Learn Songs by Singing First, Movement  1 ½ Hour Classes - Class Sizes to 6 - For Ages 5-8 Years.  Registration is $100. After deadline, $120  6/15/19 – 7/20/19 - 12:30 - 2 PM WHAT IS A TYPICAL PRIVATE LESSON LIKE? - Arrive and get your things out - Warm-ups: trills, scales, 5 finger patterns, thirds, octaves, etc. - Did you have trouble on your assignments this week? If so, we'll go directly to that. - Demonstration of all pieces while working on any problems - Assignment and demonstration, practice and special directions for each piece. - Theory check and new assignment. Complete as needed. - As time permits, review of flashcards, ear training and so forth. - Music Lab (either before or after the lesson as fits in with the students around you) - 15-20 minutes of independent study: musical computer games to support what we are working on, read books about music, composers, music history and so forth, listen to music as supports what we are working on, complete any missed theory assignments, review of flashcards if needed. WHO AM I? I am Karen. I love Music! My family has always incorporated music into our lives. Some of my earliest memories are being danced around in my Mom’s arms and listening to her sing. I began formal lessons on the Piano when I was 7 years old. Growing up also I sang in the Church Choirs, played on Hand Bells, and explored the Flute. I spent a formal year each on Trumpet, Drums and Harpsichord and am currently working on learning Zither, Autoharp, Dulcimer, and Soprano & Alto Recorders, and sometimes the guitar (when I have a chance). Of course, I also regularly read and attend lectures, conferences, seminars and master classes to always improve my teaching skills. I have been teaching piano and music theory for over 31 years in this area and have played professionally. I am a member in good standing with the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA), and was with the California Association of Music Teachers (CAPMT), Empire Music Teachers Association (EMTA), the Music Educators National Conference (MENC), the Suzuki Association of North America, the National & the Inland Empire Kodaly-Orff Association, and the National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy – Plus Arizona State Music Teacher Association and the Phoenix Music Teachers Association and am the Secretary for it. I am a fully certified and licensed teacher of Kindermusik, Musikgarten, & American Orff and have earned National Certification (NCTM) through the MTNA and have earned Level I & II (out of 3) in Orff-Scheulwerk. I was District IV Coordinator for CAPMT, and Vice President then President of the EMTA. Currently, I’m looking to return to university and earn my master’s. I keep busy and love teaching! WHAT DO WE DO HERE? I try hard to present students with a solid, broad based approach with an emphasis on understanding the fundamentals of musical comprehension, music reading, musical memory, and ear development. These are essential to playing and enjoyment of any instrument! To this end we cover theory, music history, performance, technique and practical application. These basics are supplemented and reinforced by the monthly group sessions, several annual field trips, access to regional, state and national music competitions and performances, as well as the formal Student Evaluations each Spring. I have a full music lab, an extensive library of music and music reference materials and up to date postings on local free or low cost musical events While I tend to emphasize classical music and technique, we will also cover a wide range of music in various meters and modalities: classical, popular and world music in solos and duets. Supplementary books are available: holiday, religious, popular, classical, music from specific times, places, composers, movies... or whatever the student wishes, when they are ready. My personal goal is not to have a studio full of competition performers. A few are always nice of course, but the average student just wants to be able to make music - to make it sing. I DO want them to understand, appreciate, and be able to pick up something and figure it out - or apply what they know to another instrument. Once music is part of a life, it never leaves; it is the one universal language. Let’s make Music! Call Today! 🎶😊🎶 Warmly, Karen A Magruder, NCTM Beginning Piano Studio “A Good Beginning Never Ends “ Piano Practice, Performance, & Practical Application for Ages 5-105