Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 1-99
Speaks English
Teaching since 1988
Bachelor of Arts in music
About Thomas C.
4.9
(25)
A love of music began in the third grade. I started on a silver metal clarinet and have not stopped playing. I am a musician, composer, arranger and performer. I hold a B.A. in music and have taught in the schools for 28 years. I bring extensive knowledge and humor to my teaching. I enjoy working with all age levels and pride myself on being intensely positive.
*** Lesson Details ***
The focus of music lessons is to overcome problems and increase skill and enjoyment in performance. I always want to focus on what was done well and carefully work on skills that will increase enjoyment. I will play with you to model and help you self correct as you learn musical concepts and musicianship. We will use method books for fundamentals and supplement with music that interest the students. After a time students will learn skills needed to perform a wider range of music
*** Studio Equipment ***
Most instruments
*** Travel Equipment ***
I expect the student to provide an instrument, method book, stand and supplies for that instrument. I will bring an instrument to play along and model.
*** Specialties ***
Kodaly and Orff methods
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Robert Street South West Saint Paul
Student's Home
Teaching Hours
Wednesday
1 PM-7 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$29
45 minutes
$39
60 minutes
$49
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25 Reviews
Elizabeth
Teacher's studio
I am very pleased with Thomas as my piano lesson instructor; I learned a lot on my first day.
Posted Oct 11, 2018
Lindsey .
Student's home
My girls love having lessons with Tom! They love his sense of humor and because he makes music lessons fun, they want to practice during the week.
Posted Sep 28, 2018
Joseph
Teacher's studio
Very professional and fun! Tom’s singing lessons use techniques to make all aspects of singing better. Would definitely recommend!
Posted Aug 28, 2018
Experience
Band and Vocal Music Teacher
Sep, 1987 - PresentMinneapolis, Blommington and Saint Paul Public schools
I have been a Music Educator for 28 years with a wide range of experience which allow me to focus on the needs of the individual to learn music and contribute to an ensemble.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in music
Jun, 1976 - Jul, 1984Sonoma State Unversity
Affiliations
National Association for Music Education
Jun, 2000Founded in 1907, NAfME is among the world’s largest arts education organizations. NAfME advocates at the local, state, and national levels; provides resources for teachers, parents, and administrators; hosts professional development events; and offers a variety of opportunities for students and teachers.
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
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Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Robert Street South West Saint Paul
Student's Home
Teaching Hours
Wednesday
1 PM-7 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$29
45 minutes
$39
60 minutes
$49
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