Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 5-12
Speaks Spanish
Teaching since 2004
Graduate Programs in Music Education
About Stephanie H.
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I have been teaching for over 15 years and my unique versatility as an educator has given me the experience I need to be successful. I am an Orff-Schulwerk trained teacher, a philosophy is based on building musicianship through singing, playing instruments, speech, and movement in a child-centered way. I have an outstanding rapport with children in the classroom and in one-on-one instruction. I am also a leader and a performer whether I am conducting songs at all-school assemblies, singing in the community choir, or playing rock music in a club. In addition to the many creative projects outside of work, I am an active board member of my local Orff-Schulwerk chapter that helps to promote a network of music educators.
*** Lesson Details ***
I am more of a laid back teacher who likes to set realistic goals with my students. For example, performing songs for others is a great way to motivate learning music and can be fun for friends and family. I like to use the Nancy and Randall Faber series Piano Adventures for elementary aged children; I prefer the FJH series for guitar. Some of the things I hope my students take away from lessons are better technique, literacy and musicality.
*** Studio Equipment ***
electronic clavanova keyboard, seating for parents
*** Travel Equipment ***
I would expect my piano & guitar students to have an instrument they can practice and use daily and to purchase their own books.
*** Specialties ***
The styles that work well for me are pop, classical and jazz, as well as R & B, funk and soul.
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Jenna Klein-Brown
Having a lot of fun
My seventeen year-old daughter has been taking voice lessons with Stephanie for over a year. Stephanie has helped her broaden her musical interests and has encouraged her to try new things; Stephanie also listens to what my daughter wants to do and is willing to work with her on music from local Twin Cities artists.
My daughter's confidence in her singing has gone up tremendously. My daughter and I both look forward to her voice lesson every week.
Posted May 5, 2014
Pik Yoke Chan
Excellent piano teacher
Stephanie has been teaching my 9 year old son piano for about 2 years. She is enthusiastic about music which make my son loves learning from her! She makes the class really fun for him. He looks forward for the piano class every week.
Thanks again, Stephanie. You are a great music teacher!
Posted Dec 19, 2013
N Wagner
Fun, Smart, Creative, Kind, and All Around Awesome
Stephanie has a wonderful ability to balance light-hearted humor and kid-friendly goofiness with effective instruction and inspiration. Our son has taken lessons with her for just 6 months, but his ability has shot up. His love and enjoyment of piano are directly related to her superior skills.
Posted Dec 18, 2013
Experience
Professional Affiliations
Jun, 2006 - PresentAs listed:
Workshop Presenter, January, 2009 to present Minnesota Music Educators Association (MMEA) Mid-Winter Clinic, Minneapolis Convention Center President, Orff Schulwerk Chapter of Minnesota, 2005-present, American Orff Schulwerk Association, (2004-present) Member of VocalEssence (2010-2011), Gar Lockrem Community Choir, (2009-2010 season), St. Paul Academy Community Chorale, (2008-present), Nativity Singers; November (2006-June 2006)
Education
Bachelor of Music, Music Education
Sep, 1999 - May, 2003University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Graduate Programs in Music Education
May, 2004 - Aug, 2009University of St. Thomas
Certifications
Orff Schulwerk Certification
Aug, 2006University of St. Thomas
Obtained Levels I-III of Orff Schulwerk training
Languages
Spanish
Professional Proficiency
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