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Piano with Molly M.

Schaumburg, Illinois

4.9
(290)
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Teaches online
Teaches Beginner
Age: 5+
Speaks Italian
Teaching since 2002
Bachelor of Music- Vocal Performance
  • 1 Repeated Students

Become a professional pianist: Learn from a piano instructor with 9 years of experience

Basic beginner piano for kids, teens, and adults. We use both the Alfred series (adults , pre teens and teens) and Alfred for Young Beginners for young children. I also love Piano Pronto for all ages, and students LOVE it! We cover basic note reading, rhythm, scales, dynamics and more!

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Teaching Hours

Monday
8:30 AM-10 AM
10:30 AM-3 PM
3:30 PM-4 PM
5:30 PM-6:30 PM
Tuesday
10 AM-3 PM
Thursday
10 AM-3 PM
4 PM-5 PM
Friday
7 AM-8 AM
10:30 AM-11:15 AM
2 PM-3 PM
Saturday
7 AM-8 AM
10 AM-1:15 PM
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Pricing
30 minutes
$60
45 minutes
$80
60 minutes
$100

About Molly M.

4.9
(290)
Have you been told you are too old to sing? Not talented? Tone deaf? Singing is for EVERYONE, and I can prove it to you. You'll leave your first lesson feeling empowered . I am the teacher for singers who don't want a teacher to be teacher-y (but who still want to learn to sing good and stuff). I can teach you online (but you'll miss out on my aging, sassy cats) I want you to laugh as you learn, and love love love the results you’ll get . I understand what what it's REALLY about- expression and fun, not judgement . Vocal exploration that's 100% customized . And that includes acting and speaking voice as well! Singing lessons that are FUN and JUDGEMENT FREE! BMus Millikin University, further studies Boston Conservatory . Coachings with professionals from Rossini Opera Festival, Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago. Rock vocals with Melissa Cross. Musical theatre with Sheri Sanders of Rock the Audition!, Vocal Instrument 101 training with Dr Shannon Coates. Dalcroze Eurythmics. John Henny's Science of Singing course completion. Estill Voice Level 1. Belting with Lisa Popeil. Teacher masterclass with Maestro David Jones. Previous member of NATS. One of only a few CoreSinging teachers in the USA, trained by Dr.Meribeth Dayme ( author of the Singing Book) Neuro Vocal Method certified with Meredith Colby. In progress: Ultimate Music Theory Teacher certification Former students from ALL walks of life, including many many beginners of all ages (have I mentioned I love beginners?) Also: child Broadway actors, aspiring recording artists, scholarship recipients at top theater AND music theater programs, business owners, karaoke divas, film/TV actors, and even an American Idol finalist! Don't let piano scare you. I have a way of teaching beginner piano to ALL ages that is non intimidating and always always implementing songs that are actually ....GOOD (no "Hot Cross Buns" allowed)! I especially love teaching beginner piano to teens and adults. It's never ever too late to learn and enjoy it- so jump in! I'll help with sight-reading, style, note reading, musical terminology and more. I sing: opera, Broadway, classic pop and jazz, classic country, folk, and world music! I TEACH: opera, art song, pop from every era, musical theater, country, worship music, choral music, world music, rock, folk, jazz, R&B, gospel.....seriously, you name it, I teach it! No need to wait any longer to get started...haven't you waited long enough? *** Lesson Details ***Online via Zoom, FaceTime or TakeLessons Classroom, of course! *** Studio Equipment *** Materials I use: Funky n' Fun Vocal Exercises, Estelle Liebling Vocal Methods, Bona and Dannhauser for sight-reading, Full Voice workbooks for young and serious singers! PIANO PRONTO for pianists! *** *** Specialties *** Beginner vocalists! Very shy singers. Very young singers. Lapsed singers, and seniors. Post-menopausal voices, adolescent voices. Experience in working with those with learning disabilities, anxiety, special needs, and victims of abuse.I also love to give workshops! Beginner adult pianists.

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290 Reviews
Pat
Online
My daughter's first class with Molly was terrific. She was high energy and engaging and did a great job. Even in our first class, she dove right in going through speech therapy exercises. I would recommend Molly to anyone looking for someone with solid technical expertise.
Posted Apr 14, 2024
Steven
Online
Molly does an incredible job with our Samantha. She's only 9 and this is her first voice lesson - but she looks forward to her lessons - and comes out beaming afterwards. Thank you for being so patient with Sammi, Molly. She will most definitely be continuing her weekly lessons after this first 5-Lesson trial run.
Posted Jan 26, 2024
Brittany
Teacher's studio
Amazing and full of LIFE!!
Posted Jan 24, 2024
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Experience

Music, Drama , and Piano Instructor

Jan, 2012 - Present

Private Studio

I teach vocal technique to ALL ages! All lessons are customizable. We focus on balance, breath, and performance techniques. I also teach basic acting and improv to all ages. Lessons are available in person as well as online to singers and actors all over the world. I am also a piano instructor for beginners only for ALL ages!

Drama and Voice Instuctor

Mar, 2017 - Oct, 2017

Montessori of North Hoffman Estates

I lead high school students in drama games and scene and monologue study. I also help prepare them for a staged performance at the end of the school year! I also teach basic vocal technique as well as performance technique in preparation for talent shows.

Music Teacher

Aug, 2014 - Nov, 2016

Sterling Education

I taught voice, music theory, composition, ear training, and music history and appreciation to middle and elementary school students.

Vocal Instructor

Jun, 2014 - Oct, 2014

Music Land School of Music

Voice and Drama Instructor

Sep, 2013 - Nov, 2016

Boldly Me

I taught drama and voice to all ages and abilities in a fun workshop/class format to people from all walks of life!

Vocal Instructor

Feb, 2009 - Mar, 2013

School of Rock Chicago

Vocal Instructor

Jun, 2007 - Jul, 2008

Dancenter North

Vocal Instructor

May, 2002 - Sep, 2005

Schaumburg Academy of Music

Education

Bachelor of Music-Vocal Performance

Aug, 1998 - Dec, 1998

Boston Conservatory

Bachelor of Music- Vocal Performance

Jan, 1999 - May, 2002

Millikin University

Certifications

Core Singing Experience

Dec, 2013

CoreSinging

Neuro Vocal Method

Jun, 2022

Meredith Colby

Neuro-Vocal is a way to help students get the results they want, especially with belting/pop styles! NV is based on the aesthetics of popular styles, voice physiology, and brain science

Level 1 Estill Voice Training

Jul, 2021

Estill Voice International

Level 1 certificate of completion for Estill Voice Training. Hybrid course

New Science of Singing

May, 2018

John Henny

Course in vocal science concepts and application.

Working with Monologues for Rehearsal and Development Certificate

Aug, 2017

Drama Teacher Academy

Completed professional development course on helping student actors prepare monologues for performance.

Teaching Improv Certificate

Aug, 2017

Drama Teacher Academy

Completed professional development course on teaching basic improvisational skills to student groups.

Directing Youth Theater Certificate

Aug, 2017

Drama Teacher Academy

Completed professional development course on teaching student actors how to block, rehearse, and perform a school play.

CoreSinging Teacher

Jun, 2014

CoreSinging, Dr. Meribeth Dayme

Awards

Concerto Competition Finalist

Feb, 2002

MIllikin University

Teacher of the Month

Jun, 2015

Sterling West Education

Affiliations

National Association of Teachers of Singing

Jul, 2013

Founded in 1944, National Association of Teachers of Singing, Inc. (NATS) is the largest professional association of teachers of singing in the world with more than 7,000 members worldwide.

New York Singing Teachers Association

Mar, 2015

NYSTA strives to provide voice professionals, both locally and globally, with the tools and inspiration needed for an increasingly informed and creative pedagogy. Immense advances in voice science, neurology, psychology, education theory, medicine, and mind/body healing offer new information and techniques from which voice teachers can draw. By making these resources accessible to our members, we foster twenty-first-century pedagogy, rooted in the great traditions of the past, incorporating the new knowledge of our time.

Music Teachers' Association of California

Mar, 2015

MTAC aspires to be the recognized leader in (1) Student Programs, which make a positive impact in the quality of music education and in the lives of music students; (2) Member Programs, which inspire quality teaching, the pursuit of ongoing teacher education and member involvement with community outreach; (3) a thriving Foundation, which funds Student Programs and member needs through its investments, donations, and grants.

Languages

Italian

Limited Proficiency

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