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Classical Piano with Karl L.

5.0
(8)
Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 5+
Speaks English
Teaching since 1986
M.A. Music Education

    About Karl L.

    5.0
    (8)
    I have been teaching band and piano for 30 years. I am a member of the Florida Music Educators Association and the National Association for Music Education. I have been selected Teacher of the Year twice and District Teacher of the year. I have taught elementary thru high school and I am comfortable working with all ages and abilities.

    Instructor details

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    Teaches Online
    Teaches Online

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    3 PM-4:30 PM
    Wednesday
    3 PM-4:30 PM
    Friday
    3 PM-4:30 PM
    Saturday
    6 AM-9 AM
    Sunday
    6 AM-9 AM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $25
    60 minutes
    $50
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    5.0
    8 Reviews
    Stephanie
    Teacher's studio
    Mr. Lester is a wonderful instructor. He is extremely qualified, patient, and rigorous. I learned a great deal from him, both about music and about self-discipline. He remains truly inspirational to me, even years after he was my instructor. If you're looking for the best, he is right here.
    Posted Aug 27, 2017
    Brendon
    Teacher's studio
    This man, has taught me how to play the piano, and it was actually kind of fun. I recommend this teacher!
    Posted Aug 22, 2017
    Charles
    Teacher's studio
    Extremely qualified to teach piano and is a very good teacher. He not only taught me how to play the piano, but how to understand what I was playing and how to be passionate about it. Highly recommended!
    Posted Aug 22, 2017
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    Education

    B.A. Piano Performance

    Aug, 1979 - Jul, 1984

    Jacksonville State University

    M.A. Music Education

    Aug, 1990 - Aug, 1991

    Florida State University

    Certifications

    Level 1 Orff Certification

    Jul, 2006

    Florida State University

    Awards

    Senior Honors Recital

    Apr, 1983

    Jacksonville State University

    Franklin County District Teacher of the Year

    Feb, 2012

    Franklin County School District

    Apalachicola High School Teacher of the Year

    Feb, 1999

    Franklin County School District

    Affiliations

    Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America

    Jan, 1980

    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 "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."

    Florida Bandmasters Association

    Sep, 1993

    The mission of the Florida Bandmasters Association is to promote and support band programs in the state of Florida by providing opportunities for in-service growth, program evaluation, and student performance.

    Florida Music Educators Association

    Sep, 1993

    The mission of the Florida Music Educators Association (FMEA) is to promote quality, comprehensive music education for all Florida Students as a part of their complete education.

    National Organization of Women

    Sep, 1993

    As the grassroots arm of the women’s movement, the National Organization for Women is dedicated to its multi-issue and multi-strategy approach to women’s rights, and is the largest organization of feminist grassroots activists in the United States. NOW has hundreds of chapters and hundreds of thousands of members and activists in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Since our founding in 1966, NOW’s purpose is to take action through intersectional grassroots activism to promote feminist ideals, lead societal change, eliminate discrimination, and achieve and protect the equal rights of all women and girls in all aspects of social, political, and economic life.

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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