Background
Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to look for music lessons. First of all, I love teaching & playing music! I grew up in a musical family & I can truly say that music & kids are two areas that I am very passionate about. As a music teacher, I not only try to focus on the functionality of the music & performance, but also the student in who they are as an individual.
My desire, is to not just teach music, but also to encourage & build confidence in each of my students so that they can feel good about their accomplishments in music & at the same time have fun & enjoy coming to music lessons.
Lessons are taught in 3 trimesters. Within each trimester a group lesson is arranged for all students to participate in while meeting other students. I believe with this opportunity it helps them not only meet other students, but broadens their perspective to the many elements of music that surround them daily. I believe it also helps them grow more in their confidence as they play for each other and critique one another.
By taking music lessons, I hope that all my music students will strive toward learning even more music as they grow in their confidence while continuing to develop their own individual talents in all areas of their life. Character development is the most important thing gained from music discipline. The student is being created and music is the fruit of their own creation. It's fun to see what each student's creations are as they grow in their musical talents.
Music Lessons offered:
Qualifications
Education/Training: I have been playing piano for 22 years, and flute for 16 years, and have been teaching piano for almost 13 years and flute for 7 years. I thoroughly enjoy playing and teaching both instruments.
I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music with an emphasis on piano performance from Crown College (Saint Bonifacius, MN).
After earning my degree, I have taught in community centers within Maple Grove, Golden Valley, and Deephaven.
I also have taught within St. Louis Park in a home studio before relocating and moving to Prior Lake where I am currently teaching music lessons.
Awards: MMTA (Minnesota Music Teacher's Association)performed in honors concert three times.
Music scholarship in college at SCSU.-accompanied some solo artists while attending there.
Played background music at SCSU for College of Social Science graduation breakfast.
Upcoming Events
Spring Recital
Where: Shakopee
When: 17/05/2008 @ 2PM
