Lesson Details
Reading
- Levels Taught:
- Elementary, Middle School, High School, College
Renee teaches
About
- Teaches students:
- Ages 5 to 90 and special needs
- Teaching since:
- January 1986
Renee has a Bachelor degree from the University of Dayton in Music Therapy with an emphasis on piano, voice and music theory. She has been teaching children from age five to adult for over 12 years. In 1995 I taught children from Kindergarten to 4th grade Music at Liberty Christain Cathedral. In 2000 she worked at The Dayton Academy teaching music classes to elementary school children. In 2006 she taught voice to a school choir at Nehemiah University. In 2007 she successfully taught voice and performance to a Senior Choir at Wesley Community Center. The Senior Choir had many Choir performances. Also in 2007,she taught voice lessons and keyboard lessons to a youth choir at Maranatha Worship Center for seven years. she conducted a Black History choir and several Christmas Plays. She has successfully taught students in the past who have become music teachers and music directors in a church or school setting. She has taught students from various backgrounds. Music is my passion because it is international communication. It ministers to my soul and spirit.
*** Lesson Details ***
Your first lesson with me will be fun and exciting. You will learn how to play a fun simple song and scales and rhythm. I measure your success by how well you practice using the techniques I give you, I also measure progress according to how many times a week you practice, I am committed to inspire people of all ages and skill levels to learn more about music. I believe that music for every individual should be a pleasurable learning experience. Whether you are a beginner or advanced musician or vocalist. I welcome all students of all ages encouraging them. I like to motivate all students to succeed. After 3 to 6 months with you, you will have learned how to play simple songs, 12 scales and read the lines and spaces of Treble and Bass Clef and play 3 rhythm patterns
*** Travel Equipment ***
I would expect my students to have their own keyboard/piano.
*** Specialties ***
The curriculum that I prefer is The David Carr Glover Method, Pre- Reading Books for Beginners, Popular Piano by Hal Leonard, Sight Reading and Rhythm Everyday. I teach Classical, Pop, Jazz, Gospel and Contemporary Gospel.
Education
Masters in Intervention Specialist
Aug 2018 - PresentBachelor degree in Music Therapy , Minor in Pschology
Aug 1979 - Jan 1982Associate Degree, Music Education in Piano/Voice,
Aug 1977 - Jan 1979Languages
English
Affiliations
AmeriCorps
Jan 2000AmeriCorps engages more than 75,000 Americans in intensive service each year at nonprofits, schools, public agencies, and community and faith-based groups across the country.
AmeriCorps programs do more than move communities forward; they serve their members by creating jobs and providing pathways to opportunity for young people entering the workforce. AmeriCorps places thousands of young adults into intensive service positions where they learn valuable work skills, earn money for education, and develop an appreciation for citizenship.
Photos & Videos
16 Reviews
Write a ReviewShe was patient. She explained what we needed to do to make his learning successful.
Renee is very patient with my granddaughter who has the typical attention span of a 6 year old. They've made remarkable progress this year.
Renee is wonderful and honest. Thank you so much for coming by today!
Very patient kind encouraging
Excellent teacher for the adult learner
Excellent teacher! TJ is very smart but shy...but he was comfortable with Ms. Harvey.
She is continuing where my previous instructor left off. I would think it is difficult to
step in and continue another instructors work but she is doing that so far. I received some tips to improve my singing.
My grandson enjoys Renee's lesson when she comes. He is learning theory and piano, she is a blessing to Tavion
Worked very well with my 5 yo. She has learned a lot.
Worked very well with my 4 yo.
My girls are 4 & 5 and have learned a lot in such a short time. She works at each individual's pace. I would highly recommend her for teaching your little ones piano.
This was my first encounter with Renee and from my observation she was outstanding. Katie my daughter, who is not early impressed thinks she is a good choice. Looking towards a wonderfull experience ahead.
Renee's expertise in teaching and passion of music is most evident in her approach. Her philosophy is such that a vocalist is make better by knowing and being able to play notes - and she's right!
My son's review of her is, "She is the best teacher ever!"
Renee is very knowledgeable, but also has the God given gift of teaching. She truly pulls the best out of my son. His diligence and focus are growing, right along side of his piano skills. We could not recommend her more highly.
Awesome Teacher
We are thankful to have chosen the Take Lessons teacher that we have. We are pleased with her service and professionalism.
Ms.Harvey is a great music teacher
Ms. Harvey is the best music teacher i ever had.
She breaks down how to play the key board vary easy and simple .
Ms. Harvey Challenges you to the next level and a sweet and kind Teacher. She also Taught me Music Theory .It was a breezy for me she broke each note down and how to read music. As a student she is the best music Teacher I ever had.