Lesson Details
Kristin teaches
About
- Teaches students:
- Ages 5+ and special needs
- Teaching since:
- January 2007
Let's get you started on your musical path! My name is Kristin, and I cannot wait to begin this journey into music with you. I have been teaching private lessons for nearly a decade, and have taught music and choir in the classroom since 2011. I specialize in working with beginners of all ages.
Music has been my passion for my entire life. From singing to playing in band and everything in between, I ultimately achieved my degree in Music Education. I graduated Magna Cum Laude in the top ten of my class from VanderCook College of Music.
Experience
Teacher, Music Specialist
Aug 2014 - PresentI began teaching a rigorous curriculum of music education to over 600 students in this K-6 school. Many classes were those which incorporated self contained special needs students. In my time here, have created an after school choir as well as brought the entire school together for multiple concerts.
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Aug 2011 - Aug 2014I created a music education program for students in a Pre-K through 8th grade school, and started a well rounded, enriching after school music club program. This consisted of tiered choirs based on experience and voice types, as well as a Tone Chime Choir, and an advanced recorder playing group. I was responsible for over 700 children's musical education, and nearly a dozen concerts every year. I also engineered the return of the annual Talent Show, and began new traditions of inviting alumni instrumentalists back to play, having in-school recitals for students who took private lessons, and creating a Music Awards Ceremony for students involved in the after school programs.
+ Read MoreVoice & Flute Teacher
Apr 2008 - Nov 2011I taught lessons to students from many walks of life, including students who did not speak English, those with limited mental capabilities, and students who achieved many awards and recognition. In my time here, I doubled the amount of students taking voice lessons, and saw four go on to receive full or partial scholarships into various music schools. My students competed every year in the Illinois Music Association competition, and consistently placed in the top three of their respective divisions.
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Bachelor's of Music Education
Aug 2007 - May 2011Languages
English
Certifications
Orff-Schulwerk Level II
Jul 2014This is a method of music teaching based on student led discovery and guided experiences into musical expressions, ideas, and forms. It encompasses instrumental playing, singing, and dance, create a whole program for every child to fully experience music. In level two, this expands to more complex musical themes, including modes and more complex forms.
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Jul 2013This is a method of music teaching based on student led discovery and guided experiences into musical expressions, ideas, and forms. It encompasses instrumental playing, singing, and dance, create a whole program for every child to fully experience music.
Awards
Illinois House of Representatives Certificate of Recogntiion
Dec 2013VanderCook Academic Scholarship Award
Jan 2011VanderCook Talent Scholarship
Jan 2011Presidential Academic Award
Jan 2007National Honors Society
Apr 2006Affiliations
American Choral Directors Association
Aug 2007Founded 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.
+ Read MoreNational Organization of Women
Aug 2007As 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.
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17 Reviews
Write a ReviewGreat first lesson!
My daughter felt so confident and excited after her first lesson. She has practicing non-stop, simply because she enjoyed it (and Ms. Kristin) so much. I highly recommend this positive, encouraging, and knowledgeable teacher!
Miss Kristin is very kind and patient.
My daughter before used to not like to have piano lessons, now she can’t wait for the next one!
Ms. Kristin is great with our 2 girls. They enjoy the hands-on but also relaxed approach that Ms. Kristin brings to teaching Piano. She creates the right incentives for them to practice weekly and are getting better each week. Ms. Kristin is also organizing a concert for her students which is a great experience for the new / younger student. 5 stars!
+ Read MoreVery kind and patient with our son. Helps him learn songs that he is interested in playing. Also very flexible with schedule.
Wonderful!!!
Kristin is a great teacher. She is professional and have patience in teaching little kids. She also has excellent teaching techniques and the ability to motivate. My eight-year-old developed a love of music after taking a few month of piano lessons with her and improved significantly since she would practice every day on her own.
+ Read MoreKristin has worked with my granddaughter for over a year and has done a wonderful job. She is patient with my young granddaughter and teaches her theory as well as how to play the piano. Kristin has also help my granddaughter learn hymns to play at church on special occasions. My granddaughter really looks forward to her lessons with kristin.
+ Read MoreKristin is a great teacher for my daughter! Lenna started lessons at five and had very little attention span, bit Kristin is able to keep her focused through the lesson, and I'm amazed at how far Lenna has come in just six months of lessons.
So far I like Kristin, I think she is an amazing person and I'm looking forward to my next lesson
Very personable. ..my son did very well with Kristin. Really great teacher.
She is wonderful! My daughter is looking forward to her next lesson. :)
Our son has been taking piano lessons with Kristin for one year. We are very pleased with his progress! Kristen is warm, friendly and very encouraging! She teaches the kids on their level. Her schedule is very flexible and she easily accommodates us when we need to reschedule. We would highly recommend Kristin for anyone who wants to learn piano! =)
+ Read MoreKristin is great.
Positivie feedback
Kristen is a really fun person to learn from. She doesn't sit there and try to make you bored by learning scales for months on end. She tries to get the students playing while also learning notes at the same time. I've already learned 4-5 new notes from her and that's awesome. She is constantly telling you that you are improving, even though sometime I feel like I'm not even making a dent in this thing. I'd tell anyone who lives close that she is a down to earth and positively fun person to learn from. You will not just learn how to play, but play what you like and also doing this as an improvise. I cannot read sheet music that well and she has me playing without really needing to learn.
Bianca loves her lessons
Kristin is not only talented, she is nice. My grand-daughter really enjoys going to work with her. She gives convidence to her students. TY
Parent
My daughters and I are so content with Kristin! She is talented and professional we love her!!