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Classical Piano with Marina J.

Miami, Florida

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Age: 10+
Teaching since 2018
Master of Science in Astronomy and Astrophysics (In Progress)

    Piano lessons for beginners: learn the basics and keep progressing!

    I love learning new instruments, and I hope to get you excited about it too! As a first-self-taught and then-formally-trained person, I understand both points of view when teaching and learning music. I believe theory and technique are important, but the joy of playing a variety of pieces is essential too. What can you expect from lessons? We will start by learning the basics of music theory (this will depend on your music background and how familiar you are with the topic), how to properly sit and position your hands on the piano, and locating and playing your first notes. We will look at a new piece every class, so that we keep things interesting and move forward in our studies. I believe that the most important thing when playing any instrument is to communicate and have something to say. One can play notes perfectly without saying much, and I want to share with you how you can express yourself through music. This is a big part of performing, and I also think it adds meaning to our practice. In terms of books and resources, I like using the Suzuki Piano method, the John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano, and Alfred's Basic Adult All-In-One Piano Course books.

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    About Marina J.

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    Hi! I am Marina, and I have been involved in music since I was a kid. I started in choir, and as I grew up, so did my interest in learning musical instruments. Piano was the first instrument I took lessons in, and then I started wanting to learn other instruments. At the age of 15, I was very proud to use my pocket money to buy myself a violin. I spent the next year trying to prove to myself I could learn even if I didn't have the means to take formal lessons. After this, I added guitar, ukelele, cello and viola to my collection, and I have been playing ever since! I am 27 now, and I have played instruments and sang in orchestras and ensembles during my college years, and have been part of vocal ensembles outside of school. Playing music is something that brings me a lot of peace and joy, and I believe everyone has the potential to learn, regardless of their age. I look forward to playing music with you :)
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    Experience

    Music Instructor

    May, 2017 - Present

    N/A

    I have taught violin and cello lessons independently since high school.

    6th Grade Math Teacher, Choir Director, Violin Instructor

    Jul, 2022 - Jan, 2023

    Washington Latin PCS

    I taught 6th grade mathematics, and used the Illustrative Mathematics Curriculum, and had trainings with the Lavinia Group Math for Meaning. I also co-directed the school choir, and taught one-on-one violin lessons.

    Graduate Teaching Assistant

    Aug, 2021 - May, 2022

    University of New Hampshire, Integrated Applied Mathematics Program

    TA Assignments: Precalculus (Mathematics, Fall 2021), Mechanics of Materials (Mechanical Engineering, Spring 2022). Skills: Mathematics · Public Speaking · Communication · University Teaching

    Denver Math Fellow

    Aug, 2020 - Mar, 2021

    Abraham Lincoln High School, Public School

    Denver Math Fellows is a program where teachers work with small groups to support the highest-need students. The aim is to close the opportunity gap and accelerate their academic growth in preparation for college and career. Skills: Mathematics · Communication · High School Students

    CAMCLE Tutor

    Oct, 2018 - May, 2020

    Hofstra University, Mathematics Department

    Computer-Aided Mathematics Collaborative Learning Environment (CAMCLE) Tutor in the Mathematics Department. Responsibilities included helping students understand concepts and provide a collaborative environment to promote verbalizing of mathematics topics to solidify their knowledge. Skills: Mathematics · Communication · University Teaching

    Peer Teacher

    Sep, 2018 - Dec, 2019

    Hofstra University, Mathematics Department

    Teaching Assistant in the Mathematics Department for Calculus I. Responsibilities included giving lectures, being available for office hours, and tutoring. Skills: Mathematics · Communication · University Teaching

    Tutor

    Oct, 2017 - May, 2018

    Hofstra University, School of Education

    Middle School and High School tutor. Mathematics, science and Spanish. Skills: Mathematics · Communication

    Education

    Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Music Minor

    Aug, 2016 - May, 2020

    Hofstra University

    Master of Science in Astronomy and Astrophysics (In Progress)

    Oct, 2020

    Universidad Internacional de Valencia

    Affiliations

    Phi Beta Kappa

    Apr, 2020

    The Phi Beta Kappa Society celebrates and advocates excellence in the liberal arts and sciences. Its campus chapters invite for induction the most outstanding arts and sciences students at America’s leading colleges and universities. The Society sponsors activities to advance these studies — the humanities, the social sciences, and the natural sciences — in higher education and in society at large.

    Languages

    Italian

    Limited Proficiency

    Spanish

    Native Proficiency

    French

    Limited Proficiency

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