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Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 5+
Teaching since 1998
String Instrument and Vocal Performance
About Karen R.
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Hello and thank you for the opportunity to serve.
There is no greater blessing than to use the gifts you've been given to directly benefit others! If you love what you do you will never work a day in your life!
Be certain, making music is unlike anything else you've done. At the same time, making music will strengthen everything else you WILL do!
Whether you choose me to help to you along the way or another teacher, please be sure to get a teacher that is patient, experienced and disciplined. Your first year of music lessons will either create a strong foundation or collapse under the partially built structure. Give the teacher a chance to make their point. Don't be too quick to judge based on the inexperience of the student. The fundamental lessons must be repeated until learned.
Whatever you do, get a teacher. Do not waste time believing you can 'self teach'. Your technique needs to be monitored by someone who knows music.
I've learned a great deal in my 20 years of teaching;
- patience
- persistence
- keep it fun
- change it up
- don't compromise the fundamentals
- encourage musical discipline
- tuning, warm-up, scales, technique, repertoire, new material
- repeat!
It's my belief that music fundamentals are critical and we will create a solid musical foundation by learning the language, understanding the critical issues of timing, rhythm, reading and learning how to LEARN!
I enjoy working with all ages but specialize in children and adults that act like children!
Stay a child! Learn something new.
What are you waiting for?!
If you don't see an availability you would like, please feel free to contact me via the TakeLessons site and ask questions!
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Shell Rd. Suite A
Teaching Hours
Monday
3 PM-3:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$22
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20 Reviews
Joseph
Teacher's studio
Excellent teacher. Teaches very well and is very understandable and explains the lesson plan very well.
Posted Feb 22, 2019
Gabriel
Teacher's studio
Such a wonderful experience. My son Gabriel was so excited and loved his lesson. He came home and started practicing right away. Karen was so patient and an excellent teacher.
Posted Feb 12, 2019
Sophia
Teacher's studio
I lived how casual Karen was and how fun she made it for Sophia. Mistakes were met with laughter and correction not recrimination. Perfect for Sophia’s style of learning
Posted Nov 13, 2018
Experience
Navy Instructor
Sep, 1981 - Aug, 1983US Navy
Taught classroom and laboratory electronics. Go Navy!
Camp Leader, Bible school & Sunday school Teacher
Aug, 2008 - May, 2012Baylake UMC Virginia Beach, VA
Taught Sunday school, was music leader for Vacation Bible school and Instructor for outdoor Camp GOTCHA.
Bass & Guitar player Praise and Worship
Oct, 2007 - Apr, 2013Baylake UMC Water's Edge
Loved this gig! No greater honor than using your God given gifts to praise the Lord
Owner
Jan, 2001 - Dec, 2009Kelley Music
Full service music store and teaching studio. Teaching studio carried as many as 200 students a week.
Education
String Instrument and Vocal Performance
Jan, 1993 - Sep, 2008Kelley Music
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Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Shell Rd. Suite A
Teaching Hours
Monday
3 PM-3:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$22
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