Hello! My name is Lisa, and my goal in teaching is to provide a safe, fun environment for adults and children alike to grow in their love for and ability to play music. I also encourage pursuing individual interests, such as learning how to compose, exploring different genres of music, and learning pieces students pick out.
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Growth in musical abilities does require consistent practice. I help students set clear, attainable, while still challenging goals to make practice easier. If the student is a child, I will also work with the parents to set appropriate goals and practice habits.

Music lessons offered:

- Piano
- Ukulele
- Flute
- Clarinet
- Alto Sax
- Trumpet
- Trombone
- Baritone/Euphonium

About Me
BS, MS in Music Education
New York State Professional Certification in Music
14 Years Experience Teaching Privately

- Bachelor of Science in Music Education from Nazareth College

- Master of Science in Music Education from Nazareth College

- Euphonium and Trombone Primaries

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Professional Memberships

- NAfME (National Association for Music Education)

- CMEA (California Music Educators Association)

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Honors, Awards

* The John Phillip Sousa Award

* The Patrick S. Gilmore Band Award

* The Instrumentalist Magazine Musicianship Award

* National Band Award

* Kappa Delta Pi (Educator Honor Society)

* Euphonium, chair three in the JMU Honor Brass Band, conducted by Former Marine Band Director Colonel Michael J. Colburn. Only participant from New York State.

I have over 14 years experience teaching privately and over 10 years teaching in the public school system. Courses taught include grades 4-12 concert band, jazz band, secondary music history, history of rock, secondary music theory, beginning piano, beginning guitar, 7/8th grade mixed choir. Directed pit band for Christmas musical of 100+ cast.

Attended numerous brass, music, and education conferences and workshops in and out of state. Presented a session on multiple hot button topics in music education at a conference in Rochester, NY.

Led the Bristol Hills Music Camp Brass Ensemble at a week long yearly outdoor music summer camp. Also led sight reading sessions for concert band rehearsals.

My Teachers: Instructors that I've studied with include Al Lis, Grace Wood, Brian Wilkins, Timothy Dueppen, Christopher Van Hoff, and David Unland.

Hobbies/ Interests: Gardening, Snowboarding, Cooking, Working Out, Hiking, Reading, Baking