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Piano with Neil D.

Boerne, Texas

5.0
(10)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Teaching since 2005
Master of Music Education

    Learn piano to play your favorite songs and preferred styles in a very simplified approach!

    * Finally, a comprehensive instrumental course for students of all ages and experience levels that includes: - Information on brands, supplies, and guidance with professional organizations - Weekly lessons to develop and improve skills with proper finger placement, dexterity, warm-up repertoire, dynamics, rhythmic meters, and more! - Music theory (includes music history topics) with emphasis on technology and composition - Maintenance and repair tips - Advanced techniques: Pedal techniques, ornamentation, improvising, world music styles, etc. - Chamber music (accompaniment) to prepare for public performances

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Teacher's Studio
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    Lost Creek Way

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    6:30 AM-11 AM
    12 PM-1 PM
    Tuesday
    6:30 AM-9:30 AM
    11:30 AM-1:30 PM
    Wednesday
    8:30 AM-12 PM
    Thursday
    6:30 AM-8:30 AM
    Friday
    6:30 AM-1:30 PM
    Saturday
    2 PM-4 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $34
    45 minutes
    $50
    60 minutes
    $67
    90 minutes
    $92

    About Neil D.

    5.0
    (10)
    I am a music educator of 18 years: I have taught both middle school band and choir to at-risk youth, as well as elementary music at a private Christian academy. My principal instrument is the saxophone (which I began playing in 1990), and I play many other instruments. As for my formal education: I received the Bachelor of Music Education degree in 2005 from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; and the Master of Music Education degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA, 2010). *** Lesson Details *** My goal is to create life-long musicians... I focus on the needs and interests of my students, thereby representing all musical genres and including all cultures. My lessons are structured into activities that incorporate various aspects of music appreciation: Music theory, music history, music technology, performance practice, etc. (making such lessons comprehensive) *** Studio Equipment *** Everyone needs their own instrument. In my studio, I have two keyboards side-by-side so that the student can both see and hear what I am teaching without ever swapping seats. As for percussion, my practice pad station serves for warm-up rudiments, and I also have 2 drum-sets facing each other so that again, students can both see & hear what I am doing without needing to spend lesson time switching seats. *** Travel Equipment *** I always bring my instrument, metronome, tuner, music stand and stand for my instrument, including lesson materials and supplies. *** Specialties *** All genres, all styles & all cultures! I teach students of all ages--mostly at my home studio, but I also travel to students' homes, churches, and, as an alternative during the Summer only, I am willing to meet with students in the Practice Rooms in the Fine Arts Building at UTSA. Of course, I do meet online via Skype or Zoom.
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    5.0
    10 Reviews
    Kristen
    Teacher's studio
    Great first experience. looking forward to my daughter's improvement.
    Posted May 10, 2023
    Kristen
    Teacher's studio
    Great first experience. looking forward to my daughter's improvement.
    Posted May 10, 2023
    N.M.Smith
    Student's home
    Wow. My kid was all ears. He really knows how to maintain a childs attention and keep the interaction going. Great instructor and his home is lovely.
    Posted Jul 21, 2021

    Experience

    Private Music Instructor

    Sep, 2011 - Present

    Private Music Studios, LLC

    - Provide weekly instruction to students of all ages, skill levels, and learning styles (Including special needs students) for: Piano, Saxophone, Violin, Drums, Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, and Trombone. - Coordinate sectionals, chamber-settings and music theory sessions covering music of all genres. - Master Class clinician - Instrument repair specialist. - Music arranger & publisher. - Annual recitals & parent conferences. - Teacher, Beginner Piano Keyboarding Class for Kids (Age 7-12) and Teens/Adults for Northside ISD continuing education. - Band Director for HOST (Home-schooled Orchestra Of South Texas), serving both Northeast and Southwest locations

    Substitute Teacher

    Aug, 2008 - Jun, 2011

    Boerne Independent School District

    - Substitute teacher for all schools, grade levels, and subjects throughout Boerne ISD. - Specific focus on both music and math teaching endeavors.

    Music Director

    Aug, 2008 - Jun, 2011

    Pipe Creek Christian School

    - Director of music programs, grades Pre-K3 through 12th grade. - Secondary Choir teacher & Percussion ensemble - Elementary music teacher & Recorder ensemble

    Middle School Band & Choir Director, Elementary Music Teacher

    Aug, 2007 - Jun, 2008

    Sam Houston Gates Academy School (San Antonio ISD)

    - Director of Band programs (grades 6-8) - Middle School Choir Director - Music Teacher, grades Pre-K3 through 5th grade - Secretary, Community Leadership Team - Adviser, Tri-M Junior National Honor Society (Modern Music Masters, Division of NAFME: The National Association For Music Education)

    Middle School Band Director

    Aug, 2005 - Jun, 2007

    Camden's Promise Charter School

    - Director of bands, grades 5-8. - Pep Band/Jazz Band (After-school program through 21st Century Grant). - Adviser, Tri-M (Modern Music Masters, Division of NAFME: The National Association For Music Education), Junior National Honor Society.

    Education

    Bachelor of Arts Degree

    Jul, 2003 - May, 2005

    Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

    Master of Music Education

    Aug, 2008 - Dec, 2010

    University of Texas at San Antonio

    Certifications

    New Jersey Standard Teaching Certificate

    Jan, 2006

    New Jersey Department of Education

    Music: K - 12

    Texas Standard Teaching Certificate

    Aug, 2008

    Texas State Board of Education

    Music: EC-12

    Awards

    Athenaeum

    May, 2005

    Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

    Inductee

    May, 2005

    Kappa Delta Pi

    Affiliations

    Kappa Delta Pi

    May, 2005

    Kappa Delta Pi (KDP), International Honor Society in Education, was founded in 1911 to foster excellence in education and promote fellowship among those dedicated to teaching. For over a century, the Society has consistently grown, starting with a local chapter to become the international organization it is today, with an initiated membership that exceeds 1.2 million! Using a variety of programs, services, and resources, KDP supports and advances educators throughout the phases and levels of their teaching careers.

    Texas Music Educators Association

    Feb, 2009

    Begun in 1920 as the Texas Band Teachers Association, the Texas Music Educators Association is an organization of over 10,000 school music educators dedicated to promoting excellence in music education. TMEA is comprised of five divisions: Band, Orchestra, Vocal, Elementary and College. On behalf of its members and Texas schoolchildren, TMEA carefully monitors the actions of all state decision-making bodies on issues affecting fine arts instruction in Texas. In addition to many member benefits, TMEA offers professional development opportunities for its members with Region workshops and especially with its annual Clinic/Convention. TMEA supports the future of music education by offering scholarships to music education majors and by sponsoring the Texas Future Music Educators, an organization through which high school students interested in careers in music education learn more about what to expect in their college education and future careers.

    National Association for Music Education

    Sep, 2005

    Founded 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.

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