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McHenry, Illinois

4.8
(5)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2007
Music Education

    About Katie B.

    4.8
    (5)
    I am a former band teacher, teaching at public, private, catholic and montessori schools for over eight years. I graduated from VanderCook College of music with a Bachelors of Music Education. Band students can expect to improve week to week in their technique. Every student has a different learning technique; I teach students to explore and open up to their potential through practice and dedication. I can help any student to play with confidence, and expression. I teach band students of all different ages and experience levels. I studied woodwind instruments for 22 years, and concert flute for all of those years. I can teach students to read music and excel at theory. As a professional flute players I frequently play with the College of Lake County band as well as summer bands around the area. My personal passion is classical music but I firmly believe that great technique is essential to any and every style. I look forward to meeting you and helping you to become a better musician!

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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    7 AM-8 PM
    Tuesday
    4 PM-8 PM
    Wednesday
    7 AM-2 PM
    Thursday
    4 PM-8 PM
    Friday
    4 PM-8 PM
    Saturday
    7 AM-8 PM
    Sunday
    7 AM-8 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $34
    45 minutes
    $50
    60 minutes
    $59
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    4.8
    5 Reviews
    Kayla
    Teacher's studio
    She does a really good job at finding the things that were challenging for me and pushing beyond what I was capable of doing.
    Posted Jan 18, 2018
    Lily R
    Student's home
    Katie works very well with my daughter. My daughter has come a long way since she started lessons and my family has noticed how well she plays. My daughter is excited about music and is always asking to play something for others because she wants to share her love of music and playing with everyone.
    Posted Jan 12, 2018
    John
    Student's home
    Katie has been my daughter's flute instructor for 3 years (one year as her band instructor and 2 years of private lessons). She is extremely professional, always communicates my daughter's progress, challenges her to improve, and makes the lessons a lot of fun. My daughter loves taking lessons from Katie, and under her tutelage she has improved in her ability and love of music. I would highly recommend Katie as an instructor.
    Posted Jan 8, 2018
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    Experience

    Private Lesson Instructor

    Aug, 2014 - Present

    Brasswind and Woodwind Studio

    Maintain all aspects of record keeping, correspondence and teaching Teach weekly private lessons, beginner through college level

    Band Director

    Aug, 2008 - Jun, 2016

    Music Education Services

    Taught beginning, intermediate and middle school band, grades 4-8, at six public, private, Catholic and Montessori schools Prepare 3-4 concerts per year, as well as solo/ensemble and honor band music Coordinate band tour of several schools each spring Offer private lessons and concert band during summer months

    Education

    Music Education

    Aug, 2004 - May, 2008

    VanderCook College of Music

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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