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Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 5-50
Teaching since 1996
Continued Education, Adult Music, Music Theory
About Sonja H.
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“Life is like a piano.......What you get out of it depends on how you play it.” ~ I am a classically trained pianist who will bring joy and excitement to young students as they learn the piano and share in the optimal experience of "feeling" the music. I prefer younger students as I have mastered the art of making lessons fun, exciting, and something children will look forward to rather than dread. I have been playing for 35 years and teaching family and friends children for 20 years. I graduated 1987 from a performing arts high school in Georgetown, Wash., DC and continued to study privately as an adult. By age 15, I started my own performance trio (myself and two vocalists) who were requested frequently to perform in and around the DMV area. I continue to play for various events however my passion is in teaching young people piano.......I am in awe watching them notice their own improvement by the minute.
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Lyon Heart Drive T-
Student's Home
Teaching Hours
Monday
7 AM-6:30 PM
Tuesday
1 PM-6:30 PM
Wednesday
1 PM-6:30 PM
Thursday
1 PM-6:30 PM
Friday
7 AM-6:30 PM
Saturday
7 AM-6:30 PM
Sunday
7 AM-5 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$35
45 minutes
$40
60 minutes
$65
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4.8
7 Reviews
Jamaal Grosvenor
Student's home
She is an excellent teacher
Posted Jul 22, 2016
Cheryl
Teacher's studio
I've known Sonja Hamilton for over 40 years and during this time I have found her to be an exceptional pianist. I have requested her to perform for at least 6 events in my honor.
Also, she is smart, kind, patient and love children. I believe Sonja would make a wonderful Piano Teacher. She raised two beautiful children of her own.
Sincerely...Cheryl Willis
Posted May 18, 2016
Patricia Tyner
Student's home
Sonja is the best paino instructor ever. She made me feel so comfortable my first encounter with her. She is very patient and takes her time with all of her clients. I can not wait for my next session. I made the right choice when choosing Sonja Hamilton.
Posted May 16, 2016
Experience
Piano Teacher
Jan, 1996 - PresentPrivate Studio
I have been instructing private piano lessons to family members and friends children of all ages for the past 20 years. Making lessons fun and memorable is key. I remember dreading the "Saturday morning piano lesson" from ages 8 - 14. Therefore my goal has been to make lessons exciting and full of new learning experiences. Lessons and practice make perfect, if its fun, children will be eager to play more and more.
Education
Classical Piano, Performance/Accompaniment
Sep, 1983 - Jun, 1987Duke Ellington School of the Performing Arts
Continued Education, Adult Music, Music Theory
Jan, 1987 - Jun, 1992Kenmore School of Music
Certifications
Advanced Music Theory
Jun, 1987Duke Ellington School of the Performing Arts
Four years of Theory studies
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Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Lyon Heart Drive T-
Student's Home
Teaching Hours
Monday
7 AM-6:30 PM
Tuesday
1 PM-6:30 PM
Wednesday
1 PM-6:30 PM
Thursday
1 PM-6:30 PM
Friday
7 AM-6:30 PM
Saturday
7 AM-6:30 PM
Sunday
7 AM-5 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$35
45 minutes
$40
60 minutes
$65
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