Becca Hauglid

          Hi! My name is Becca Hauglid and I am the piano teacher and founder of Becca's Piano Studio in Plymouth, Minnesota. I began piano lessons at age eight, with inspiration from my grandmother who played piano and organ in church each week. By the time I graduated high school I had learned other instruments such as saxophone, clarinet, flute, and french horn.
          I earned my undergraduate degree from Bethel University in K-12 Music Education, with an emphasis in piano performance. I studied under concert pianists Meridee Benham, Mark Madson, and Stephen Self. After college I taught music classes in public schools for three years, and currently I teach elementary music in Rogers, Minnesota. I teach piano in my home studio each afternoon and evening.
           I am a member of Minnesota Music Teachers Association (MMTA), Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) and National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). I am also in graduate school seeking my Master of Education degree. Teaching music to children and adults brings me great joy and I am constantly inspired by my students! I am always looking for ways to make my piano programs fun, engaging, and relevant with technology integration, student-centered learning, and a positive attitude.

           Each week, 27 students come to see me, and each week I help them understand and enjoy music a little bit more. Kids love taking piano lessons with me, and I make the entire experience convenient and pleasant for parents.
          My goal is to help students have fun with piano, while learning in a way that feels easy to them. My experience over the past three years has shown me that the best way to motivate someone is to make the learning process feel easy. This has been the key to unlocking potential that my student’s didn’t even know they had! The vast majority of my students have moved through their books at a faster rate than the “average” time that the publisher suggests it should take – and I believe it is directly connected to the exploratory and creative environment I create in my lessons.
          Here’s how my lesson program works. After deciding to begin, students or parents pick a time that works for their schedule. We meet weekly for a 30 minute lesson. Lessons are ongoing; I can take a student as far as they want to go – and can explore many different styles or types of playing (i.e., improv, songwriting, modern, classical, etc.).
          The first step towards getting started is to schedule an introductory lesson. During this first lesson, students learn 4 – 6 songs within 15 minutes. It’s very exciting and motivating for a new student to see how quickly they can learn music!