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Laura P.
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About Laura P.
I have been teaching music lessons since 2001. I teach piano, flute, guitar and ukulele. I have played piano for most of my life, then started playing the flute in elementary school, then the guitar and ukulele in college.
I attended California State University, Northridge, where I received my bachelor's degree in Music Therapy. My music therapy training has helped me to be more observant, sensitive and flexible in my music lessons. I am better able to tailor music lessons to my student's abilities, interests and needs. While I do not provide music therapy in music lessons, I do use a therapeutic approach when teaching music lessons.
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Teacher's Studio
She's great! Can't wait for next session
Teacher's Studio
Great first lesson! Very patience.
Teacher's Studio
She was very patient with my grandson . I felt she knew how to work
with children.
Looking forward to the next lesson.
Teacher's Studio
Great start! We believe with Laura's teaching technique, our son will be able to learn and play the guitar soon.
Teacher's Studio
Great start! We believe with Laura's teaching technique, our son will be able to learn and play the guitar soon.
Teacher's Studio
Firs lesson was great
Student's Home
Laura was great. She was very patient with Dylan and came very prepared for our first lesson. We are looking forward to many more!
Student's Home
She is great!
Student's Home
Aliyah really loved working with Laura and wanted the class to be longer! :) She can't wait to do more.
Teacher's Studio
Excellent!
Student's Home
Laura was patient, kind and went above and beyond. Extremely pleased with the lesson.
Student's Home
Laura is teaching my mother who is 89. She had dementia, hearing loss and macular degeneration. Laura was very patient and upbeat. She was on time to the lesson as well. Look forward to working with her more.
Teacher's Studio
This was really an amazing experience. Laura was great. My daughter loved it and was playing great songs in just a few lessons. so glad we did this!
Teacher's Studio
I'm really glad Laura was my very first guitar teacher. I learned a lot of practice exercises and a few cool little fun things. She was patient and helped with my confidence. I recommend her if you are a beginner like me.
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Experience
Music Therapist
Sep 2014 - PresentMind-Full Music
I lead music therapy sessions in individual and group settings for people of varying ages (2-90's) and needs (developmental disabilities, speech delays, socialization, dementia, etc.). I drive to lead sessions in people's homes, schools, and assisted living facilities.
Music Teacher
Jun 2001 - PresentSelf-Employed
I have been teaching private and group music lessons for 13 years. I teach piano, flute, guitar and ukulele. Once or twice a year, depending on how many students I have, and depending on how willing the students are, I arrange a performance recital at a local assisted living facility or skilled nursing facility. This is a way to develop the students' musical and performance skills, building their self-confidence and coping skills, while also offering volunteer service in the community.
Music Therapist
Feb 2011 - Aug 2014Del Amo Hospital
I designed and led group music therapy sessions for patients in an in-patient psychiatric facility. I led groups with people of various ages (6-70's) and needs (depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, dissociative identity disorder, etc).
Education
BA in Music Therapy
Sep 2006 - Dec 2010California State University, Northridge
Languages
English
Fluent / Native Proficiency
Certifications
Music Therapist-Board Certified (MT-BC)
Feb 2011Certification Board for Music Therapists, Inc.
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