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About
Hello! I have been playing piano with my family from the age of 6, pursuing professional piano lessons around the age of 12. After attending college, where I received a BS degree in Music, as well as 5 years' experience accompanying choirs, ensembles, and bands, I began teaching in my own studio and have done so for 9 years.
I enjoy playing music by ear, accompanying others, and have developed the much needed skill to read music on the fly. When I'm playing music for my own pleasure, I typically like putting a soothing spin on contemporary pop music or a song that might otherwise not be considered ideal for a piano cover.
I have experience teaching a wide range of ages and experience levels, from ages 4-60, beginner to intermediate-advance. I enjoy walking students through the process of understanding music in all of its complexities. My methods can cater to a student's (or parent's) preferences, but I typically value music theory in addition to practical piano skills and technique. If a student is curious about playing by ear, composing, or more classical piano technique, I can adapt to focus on these areas of study.
I have taught in my private studio, ages 4-60, for 7 years. I have also taught in affiliation with the reputable Cumberland Valley School of Music in Pennsylvania for 2 addition years. I studied Music at Great Lakes Christian College in Lansing, Michigan, where I received a bachelors degree with a focus on piano. Here I received the college's Outstanding Music Award (2012-2013), Choir Award (2011), and other academic achievements. I also received collegian teaching experience as a Teacher's Assistant, frequently filling in for lectures and facilitating rehearsals. During my time at Great Lakes, I toured with the choir, various ensembles, and helped to lead a summer music camp for vocalists and musicians alike for four years. These tours would take us throughout the Midwest, as far south as Tennessee and as far north as Canada--mainly at religious institutions or other affiliated colleges or universities.
I enjoy working through all-in-one course books (primarily Alfred), but this will vary as the student progress or expresses different interests. Supplementary theory or warm-up/technique books might be implemented, but I also enjoy working with students without books once they have acquired enough music theory and technique ability. We may take a break and learn to compose a favorite pop song, practice to perfect a classical masterpiece, or site-read some of your favorite holiday tunes.