

Megan S.


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About Megan S.
Hello! Thank you for stopping by and viewing my profile. I currently live in Colorado Springs, CO and I am pursuing my Masters of Music degree in clarinet performance from The University of Denver. I hold a teaching credential in music from The California State University, Sacramento, and a BA in Music from The University of California, Santa Barbara. I have been teaching music for over ten years in both private and public settings, and would love to help you reach your goals with piano, cello, violin, or clarinet lessons. I firmly believe that with a positive and encouraging approach to education, anything can be possible! I teach students of all ages and ability levels, and I also have a background in teaching students with special needs. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
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so kind and patient



My daughter has really enjoyed her lessons with Megan.

Took my first lesson with Megan and she was awesome. Super helpful!

Megan is by far the best music teacher I have ever had. She is sweet, beyond knowledgeable and is very encouraging. I highly recommend Megan! You will not be disappointed!

Today was my first lesson and I love Megan. Super kind and very informative. I look forward to my future lesson with her :)

As usual, very helpful and informative class. Megan knows her stuff!

She explained concepts really well and gave me some helpful strategies for practice. Thank you!

My Daughter loved and was immediately comfortable with Megan. Megan learned about my daughters history with music and the cello and picked up where she was ready to learn. I couldn't have found a better match for my daughter!

Very patient, encouraging, and positive. Keeps things moving along and looks for ways for the student to progress.


My son loved to have lesson with you. He is looking forward to next class. Thank you


A great and encouraging first lesson (my first violin lesson ever!). I am excited to keep going!

My daughter Genny greatly enjoyed her lesson with Megan. It was fun and informative


She is an Excellent instructor. Definitely recommended.


Megan was great. She was very patient with me. I'm looking forward to my next lesson.

Megan is very knowledgeable and caring that I was able to comprehend and acquire the skills being taught.
I have every confidence that I will be able to learn the cello properly.

Megan is extremely professional and able to connect with our daughter while teaching her basic piano skills. She is able to work through my daughter`s attitude ( she is 5 years old), and redirect her to complete the lesson. We Highly recommend her!

Megan has been wonderful to work with! Very sweet and patient!

Ms. Megan has been a dream teacher!! so lucky to have had her helping our daughter with clarinet! Would highly recommend!

It was a good solid beginning. I feel like I will learn what I need to to play well and progress well and eventually play beautifully.


Megan is wonderful! She is kind, gifted and expresses a genuine teacher's heart! We feel SO blessed to have found her. My son was so encouraged after his first lesson- he set up his own practice area at home 😊

Good first lesson. Learned some new practice items, along with better bow hold and bowing method for smoother sound.

Megan is nice and encouraging! She has shared creative ideas to improve skills.

Megan is amazing , even when we had a string break , she found a way to work around it .

Megan was very friendly and inspirational! My daughter absolutely loved her first lesson. We are so lucky to have megan as her piano teacher.

Hooray! Lesson number 1 and my daughter is so proud of herself! I’m so appreciative of your patience and positive attitude with a beginner. 😊

First off, let me tell you that Megan is not only an outstanding musician. She gifted in the art of patience. This is what makes her an excellent teacher. She is also a quality person, an asset that's instrumental " no pun intended" in teaching the Arts.

Megan teaches not only skills and technique, she passes on a love for music and joy in learning. She demonstrated patience with my daughter, and my daughter couldn't wait for another lesson mainly because it was time with Megan. I recommend her highly!

Megan is an excellent musician & yes, a kind and gentle person. But, please know, she is one of the most self-motivated students I ever encountered! Performed recital not required at an extremely high level of musicianship - and after graduation, successfully pursued a performance career! I’m certain that she’s great at sharing her knowledge - but also her enthusiasm is extremely contagious! Whether clarinet, cello, or piano, you (or your student) must experience her joy of music and of life in general!

Observing Megan teach is a joy! She is adaptable to the needs of her students, regardless of age, and is an avid planner. Her students can expect a well-prepared and focused lesson in each and every encounter, and will come away having learned and improved each week!

I would recommend Megan to anyone who is looking for music lessons! She is incredibly patient, thoughtful, and skilled. She will make sure you learn something in every lesson, and have fun too!

Megan is an amazing music teacher and is wonderful with children and adults of all ages. She's incredibly patient and kind and adjusts the lessons to fit the student's needs.

Megan was so nice! She was well prepared and quickly established a wonderful rapport with my 16-yr old daughter. We already love her after just one lesson!

Megan is a talented musician and an excellent teacher! As a musician myself, I am picky about who coaches my kids and I am so happy we found her. There is a very positive air about Megan’s instruction. She brings a great balance of learning the technical skills and the joy of making music. Megan has reignited my child’s passion for piano, he loves his lessons, and actually enjoys practicing!

Megan is absolutely the sweetest! My twelve-year-old daughter simply adores her! She is incredibly patient and kind and very very encouraging! She actually has my daughter practicing on her own! We will continue to use her and share her name with other kids looking for a great teacher!

Megan is great with my 6-year old. She is patient, joyful and always positive. Her love for music shows through her work. She uses various methods to engage him and he is always happy to see her. As a non musical mom, she helped me to teach my son at home. Megan is so accommodating and dependable. I highly recommend her for lessons.

I’ve known two children who’ve taken piano lessons through megan. She is a great instructor who is patient and works well with younger children. She is dedicated to enhancing children’s musical capabilities.

I have seen Megan Slater perform with various groups, and is an excellent musician. She is also a great teacher in that she guides her students through the learning experience and helps them perfect the skills that they will need to become better musicians. She works great with children, but also she is a fantastic teacher for older students, whether they be High School, College, or beyond!

Megan is so sweet and kind and clearly cares about her students. She will do whatever it takes to make sure you get the most out of your lessons. Highly recommend!
Megan is so kind and patient! Highly recommend!

Megan is an insightful, well rounded musical educator that works to ensure that each lesson is an adventure in learning and overall fun. She is a highly skill musician with Piano, Cello and Clarinet. I have personally observed her working with her elementary students and found her to be kind and always looking for that special moment of musical conductivity.

Megan works as a music teacher for the public school district. She has taken many courses on childhood education and music. She has BS from Santa Barbara in music and took lessons in piano, clarinet, cello from elementary age through college. When she works with students it’s very obvious she has a music and education background. The kids love her. We were so lucky to have her in CA. She takes pride in teaching and is so talented herself.

Megan was absolutely amazing! My daughter loved her and looked forward to her piano lesson every week. She is great with children and makes learning the piano fun by choosing songs that my daughter was interested in. I definitely recommend Megan as a music instructor.

Ms. Slater is an amazing and considerate instructor! She not only helps find the best music and practice routine for me, but she is also conscious of what difficulty and pace is best for my progress. You cannot go wrong with her!
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Private Music Instructor
Mar 2009 - PresentSelf-Imployed
Private music instructor for piano, cello, and clarinet.
Teacher
Oct 2017 - Mar 2018Galt Joint Union Elementary School District
Elementary general music, choir, and band teacher.
Clarinet Freelance Performer
Feb 2015 - Feb 2018Sierra Nevada Winds
Performed clarinet with the community wind ensemble, Sierra Nevada Winds, Auburn CA
Teacher
Aug 2015 - Jun 2017Twin Rivers Unified School District
Elementary general music and choir teacher.
Teacher
Oct 2013 - Jun 2015San Juan Unified School District
Elementary band teacher
Education
Masters of Music in Clarinet Perfomance
Sep 2019 - PresentThe University of Denver
Single Subject Teaching Credential, Music
Aug 2013 - May 2015California State University, Sacramento
Bachelor of Arts, Clarinet Performance
Sep 2009 - Jun 2013University of California, Santa Barbara
Languages
English
Fluent / Native Proficiency
Certifications
California Single Subject Teaching Credential, Music
May 2015California State University, Sacramento
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