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Piano with Monica W.

Del Mar, California

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(2)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 4+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2008
Bachelors Degree in Piano Performance

    About Monica W.

    3.0
    (2)
    Hi, I’m Monica! I am really passionate about playing and teaching the piano! I have been playing and performing piano for 23 years and teaching for 10 years. I have a BM in Piano Performance from California State University, Northridge (rated among the top 25 music programs in the US by Hollywood Reporter), I have been granted 7 scholarships and music awards, and I am member of multiple music teacher associations that allow me to register students in regional assessments and competitions. I enjoy making lessons both fun and enlightening and I aim for students to fall in love with their practice.

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Student's Home
    Student's Home

    Teaching Hours

    Tuesday
    9 AM-3:30 PM
    6 PM-7 PM
    Wednesday
    9 AM-3:30 PM
    5:30 PM-8:30 PM
    Thursday
    9 AM-3:30 PM
    Friday
    10 AM-7 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    45 minutes
    $65
    60 minutes
    $80
    90 minutes
    $115
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    Experience

    In-Home Piano teacher

    Sep, 2009 - Present

    Self-Employed

    In addition to traveling to students' homes and teaching lessons to them, I also occasionally host student recitals and help students find community outreach opportunities (such as performing in retirement homes).

    Chess Instructor

    Jan, 2017 - May, 2017

    Chess Scholars

    Chess Scholars collaborates with local private schools to offer after-school enrichment opportunities to students (besides chess, they also offer acting, engineering, guitar, and more).

    In-Home Piano Teacher

    Dec, 2008 - Sep, 2009

    McMillan Music School

    When I worked for McMillan Music School, the teachers of various instruments would get their students together to form "rock bands" and cover songs in rock concert style student recitals that would be held in local venues. I learned a great deal from this experience and am willing to help any students who want to go down this venture of keyboard learning.

    Education

    Associates Degree in Music Performance

    Sep, 2010 - May, 2013

    MiraCosta College

    Bachelors Degree in Piano Performance

    Aug, 2013 - Feb, 2017

    California State University, Northridge

    Awards

    Friend of Music Scholarship

    Dec, 2011

    MiraCosta College

    Outstanding Student of the University Chorus Award

    May, 2016

    California State University, Northridge

    Dr. Robert W. Wienpahl Scholar Award

    May, 2016

    California State University, Northridge

    Piano Pedagogy Scholarship

    May, 2015

    Music Teachers Association of California, San Fernando Valley West Branch

    Associate Students Scholarship

    May, 2014

    California State University, Northridge

    MiraCosta Foundation Scholarship

    May, 2013

    MiraCosta College

    Music Scholarship

    May, 2012

    Pauline S. Drielsma Memorial Foundation

    Affiliations

    Music Teachers' Association of California

    Jul, 2018

    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

    English

    Native Proficiency

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