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Trombone with Maria A.

Stamford, Connecticut

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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Teaching since 2008
Master of Music in Music Education

    About Maria A.

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    (8)
    I am excited to share my love and knowledge of music with you! I am currently an Elementary Music Teacher who holds a bachelor's degree in Music Education with a concentration in woodwind performance from SUNY Buffalo State. I am currently completing my Masters of Music in Music Education from Boston University. I have been studying flute for 20+ years. I have held the position of principal flute with SUNY Buffalo State Philharmonia Orchestra and SUNY Buffalo State Wind Ensemble. I am available for All Instruments.

    Instructor details

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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    7 AM-6 PM
    Tuesday
    7 AM-6 PM
    Wednesday
    7 AM-6 PM
    Thursday
    7 AM-6 PM
    Friday
    7 AM-6 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $40
    60 minutes
    $70
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    5.0
    8 Reviews
    Carter Hankel
    Student's home
    Maria is terrific! She was very patient with our 7 year old and provided him with excellent instruction.
    Posted Feb 14, 2018
    Jeff
    Student's home
    Awesome beginner lessons for my son. He loves it!
    Posted Feb 14, 2018
    John
    Student's home
    Excellent violin teacher!
    Posted Feb 7, 2018
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    Experience

    Music Instructor

    Jun, 2019 - Present

    School of Rock Greenwich

    Instruct students in all rock instruments including Guitar, Bass, Keyboard, Drums, and Vocals.

    Piano & Flute Instructor

    Sep, 2018 - Present

    Music and Arts

    Teach private lessons on woodwind instruments.

    Music Teacher

    Aug, 2015 - Jan, 2016

    Sweet Music Academy

    Taught private music lessons to all instruments, as well as prepared students for recitals and auditions.

    Music Teacher

    Jun, 2015 - Jun, 2019

    New Jersey Public Schools

    Teach General Music, Band, Choir, and Ukulele to Elementary students. All instruments, including voice.

    Music Teacher for Summer Camp

    May, 2014 - Aug, 2014

    DEA Music and Art Center

    Taught group music class to ages 3-14, private piano lessons, private music theory lessons for summer camp session.

    Music Director/ Lesson Teacher

    Jan, 2012 - Feb, 2014

    XCEL Leadership Center

    Built and directed music program for church after school center focusing on group recorder and private piano lessons.

    Education

    Bachelor of Arts in Music Education

    Aug, 2011 - May, 2015

    SUNY Buffalo State

    Master of Music in Music Education

    Sep, 2020

    Boston University

    Certifications

    Music Teaching Certification with Advanced Standing

    Mar, 2016

    New Jersey Department of Education

    Music Teaching Certification with Advanced Standing

    Aug, 2019

    Connecticut Department of Education

    SEI Instruction

    Jan, 2018

    New Jersey Department of Education

    Awards

    AmeriCorps Peer Service Leader

    May, 2014

    AmeriCorps

    Affiliations

    National Flute Association

    May, 2011

    The National Flute Association, founded in 1972, is the largest flute organization in the world. Approximately 5,000 members from more than 50 countries join together in person, online, at conventions, informally and in forums, through publications and classrooms, in performance, in friendship and collegiality. Guided by its goals to encourage a higher standard of artistic excellence for the flute, its performers, and its literature, members include leading soloists, orchestral players, jazz and world music performers, teachers, adult amateurs, and students of all ages.

    New Jersey Music Educators Association

    Mar, 2015

    The mission of the New Jersey Music Educators Association is the advancement of music instruction in New Jersey's educational institutions at all levels that provide in-service and enrichment opportunities for practicing and retired teachers and prospective music educators, as well as sponsoring various festivals and all-state performing groups for K-12 students.

    AmeriCorps

    Jan, 2015

    AmeriCorps engages more than 75,000 Americans in intensive service each year at nonprofits, schools, public agencies, and community and faith-based groups across the country. AmeriCorps programs do more than move communities forward; they serve their members by creating jobs and providing pathways to opportunity for young people entering the workforce. AmeriCorps places thousands of young adults into intensive service positions where they learn valuable work skills, earn money for education, and develop an appreciation for citizenship.

    American Musicological Society

    Jan, 2015

    The American Musicological Society is a membership-based musicological organization founded in 1934 to advance scholarly research in the various fields of music as a branch of learning and scholarship; it grew out of a small contingent of the Music Teachers National Association and, more directly, the New York Musicological Society (1930-1934).

    Music Teachers National Association

    Feb, 2014

    The MTNA was founded in 1876 with the goal of advancing the value of music study and music-making to society while supporting the careers and professionalism of teachers of music. With nearly 22,000 members in 50 states—and more than 500 local affiliates—the MTNA is the preeminent source for music teacher support, where members embody like-minded values and commitment to their students, colleagues and society as a whole, while reaping the rewards of collaboration, continuity and connection throughout the lifetime of their careers.

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