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Piano with Rachel P.

Washington, District of Columbia

4.7
(56)
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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2001
Dual Degree in Vocal Performance & Arranging
  • 4 Repeated Students

Learn piano & general musicianship with private lessons from a pro!

I use the Faber method books for children including the Lesson, Theory & Performance books which all work together to introduce and reinforce musical concepts. I follow the student's interest is specific genres of classical, jazz, blues or pop and add pieces from those genres that students will find interesting and exciting. For teens & adults, I generally use an all-in-one method book and then allow students to choose what pieces they'd like to work on, or suggest pieces based on the style of music that student prefers

Instructor details

Location:
Teaches Online
Teaches Online

Teaching Hours

Monday
2 PM-3 PM
Tuesday
2:15 PM-2:45 PM
Wednesday
2 PM-3:30 PM
Thursday
2 PM-3 PM
Friday
2:15 PM-3:15 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$45
45 minutes
$60
60 minutes
$75

About Rachel P.

4.7
(56)
UPDATED AVAILABILITY: April 15th, 2024 I have over 20 years of teaching experience and feel MORE excited about music & music education than ever! I'm a Duke Ellington & Berklee College of Music graduate and I integrate many genres of music into lessons from Classical, Jazz, Pop, R&B to Gospel and traditional church music. I love helping students meet and surpass their goals and have worked with many students for several years which enables us to see and celebrate their growth! UPDATED AVAILABILITY April 15, 2024 Home Studio & Online Openings for 30, 45 and 60 minute lessons as follows: Mondays: 5-6pm Tuesdays: 5:15-5:45pm Wednesdays: 5-6:30pm Thursdays: 5-6pm Fridays: 5:15-6:15pm NOTE: Home studio students have the option of doing online lessons as needed because of work, travel, illness, etc.
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56 Reviews
endy
Teacher's studio
I had my first lesson with Ms. Rachel. I look forward to continuing lessons with her. She was very patient and knew how to take things slowly with someone very basic with the subject matter.
Posted Feb 6, 2024
endy
Teacher's studio
I had my first lesson with Ms. Rachel. I look forward to continuing lessons with her. She was very patient and knew how to take things slowly with someone very basic with the subject matter.
Posted Feb 6, 2024
Antoinette
Teacher's studio
She’s very kind and encouraging…
Posted Oct 4, 2023
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Experience

Piano Instructor & Vocal Coach

Sep, 2015 - Present

Take Lessons

Voice & Piano Instructor

Mar, 2015 - Aug, 2016

Bach to Rock

Private & group classes plus Glee Club camp classes

Lead Vocalist

Jan, 2013 - Aug, 2016

Luther Place Memorial Church

Resident Teaching Artist

Oct, 2010 - May, 2019

Wolftrap Educational Foundation

Arts integration specialist in DC schools, using music, dance and drama to accomplish overall curriculum goals in early childhood settings.

Creative Movement/Dance Teacher

Jun, 2009 - Aug, 2019

Levine School of Music

Creative Movement/Dance Teacher for Levine School of Music summer arts intensive for children ages 5-13. Special emphasis within classes to build musicianship while exposing the children to jazz, modern and interpretive movement styles. Children also have the opportunity to work on their on choreography. This culminates into four camp-wide performances.

Education

Musical Theater

Sep, 1985 - Jun, 1989

Duke Ellington School for the Arts

Dual Degree in Vocal Performance & Arranging

Jan, 1992 - Jun, 1997

Berklee College of Music

Certifications

Common Core: Unwrapping the Standards

Sep, 2013

Early Learning Through the Arts, Wolftrap Foundation

Using common principles inherent within academics and the performing arts, as a lesson planning tool within common core learning environments and real time in the classroom and one on one with students.

Music Teacher's National Association

Aug, 2018

MTNA

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. The numerous programs offered by MTNA encompass an array of choices as diverse as the people who participate, prepare and attend them—from educational programming, festivals and forums to advocacy, conferences and competitions. And all have been specifically designed to engage music teachers of all levels with the resources needed to advance their careers.

Washington Music Teacher's Associaton

Aug, 2018

WMTA (Affiliate of MTNA)

Washington Music Teachers Association is prominent association of independent music teachers from the District of Columbia, Northern Virginia and Suburban Maryland in the pursuit of the highest standards in music instruction. WMTA offers an outstanding range of student performance opportunities including competitions, recitals and festivals. Members also enjoy excellent opportunities for professional development through various activities available to them and their students.

Imagination Lab

Jun, 2014

Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts, Wolftrap

Gathering of teaching artists for Wolftrap in the DC/MD/VA areas, to research imagination in young children and write the foundation's mission statement as it pertains to imagination in action.

Engineering/Science Institute (Arts Integration)

May, 2014

Early Learning Through the Arts, Wolftrap Foundation

Using music, dance and drama to teach engineering "habits of mind" and basic science principles.

Imagine That! Storytelling & Puppetry

Mar, 2014

Early Learning Through the Arts, Wolftrap Foundation

Bringing STEM subjects to life using story telling techniques and basic puppetry for interactive learning.

Music, Math & Movies!

Dec, 2013

Early Learning Through the Arts, Wolftrap Foundation

Using "Let's make a movie!" as a model within the classroom wherein children are the directors, the actors, and sometimes the scenery, acting out fiction and nonfiction scenarios. Develops recall, teamwork, attention span, and of course sparks creativity, imagination and makes learning FUN!

Awards

6 Top Ten Club Charting Singles (From 2005-2009)

Nov, 2005

Billboard Magazine

Steinbruck Award

Mar, 2014

N St. Village

Affiliations

American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers

Aug, 1990

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than 480,000 US composers, songwriters, lyricists and music publishers. The ASCAP is committed to nurturing music makers throughout their careers.

Music Teachers National Association

Aug, 2018

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.

Broadcast Music Inc.

Mar, 2004

One of three United States performing rights organizations, along with ASCAP and SESAC. It collects license fees on behalf of songwriters, composers, and music publishers and distributes them as royalties to those members whose works have been performed. In FY 2013, BMI collected more than $944 million in licensing fees and distributed $814 million in royalties.

Languages

English

Native Proficiency

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