Children's Instruments and Music Resources Burke VA
Music Theory, Piano, Songwriting
Ages Taught
5 to 80
Specialties
Classical music/keyboard styles; Piano pedagogy; contempory/jazz composition; Suzuki Method.
Education
Northern Virginia Community College - Annandale Campus - Music Theory, Piano - August 2002-July 2004 (not complete) Virginia Commonwealth University - Music Education - August 2004-Present (not complete)
Membership Organizations
TakeLessons Music Teacher
Autoharps, Banjo, Ear Training, Early Music, Electric Bass, Electronic, Ethnomusicology, Guitar, Mandolin, Musicology, Ukelele
Styles
Blues, Folk - Country - Bluegrass, Kids, Rock - Alternative
Experience Levels
Beginner, Intermediate
Rate
$56
Years of Experience
6 Years
Singing, Speaking Voice, Acting, Music Theory, Opera Voice, Music Performance, Theatrical Broadway Singing
Ages Taught
5 to 60
Specialties
Kodaly method, breathing techniques, relaxation techniques, musical theater, opera, country, rock, alternative, classical, jazz
Education
Mason Gross School of the Arts - Voice Performance - 1994-1997 (Bachelor's degree received) University of Phoenix - Secondary Education - Currently Enrolled (not complete)
Membership Organizations
TakeLessons Music Teacher
$0 / hr
Hours
Classical
Memberships and Certifications
"Piano
Services
Theory"
Service Types and Repair
20 years
Singing
Ages Taught
1 to 99
Specialties
Voice Classical. Children
Education
San Agustin - Science and Humanities - 1998-2001 Shenandoah Conservatory - Voice Performance - 2002-2006 The Catholic University of America - Vocal Pedagogy - 2007-2008
Membership Organizations
TakeLessons Music Teacher
Music Performance, Music Recording, Songwriting, Music Theory, Piano
Ages Taught
6 to 99
Specialties
Beginning through Advanced/Professional Level Piano; Classical; Introductory Jazz; Music Theory; Composition; Song Writing; Improvisation; Ear Training; Sight Singing; Conducting; Dalcroze method; Orff method; Suzuki method; Artistry at the Piano;
Education
Stetson University - Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance - 2010 George Mason University - Master of Music in Piano Performance - 2012
Membership Organizations
TakeLessons Music Teacher
Piano, Music Theory
Ages Taught
1 to 99
Specialties
Mixture of methods, however Alfred, Piano Discoveries, and Faber are the ones I use most often. I teach both classical, pop, and Broadway. I also incorporate music related computer games and for the five and six year olds I use some of the ideas from the Music for Young Children Program
Education
Mary Washington College - Historic Preservation - 1989-1993 (Bachelor's degree received) George Mason Univ. - Music - 1976-1980 (Bachelor's degree received) West Aurora Sr. High - NA - 1968-1971 (High School diploma received)
Membership Organizations
TakeLessons Music Teacher
Piano, Theory
Styles
Classical
Experience Levels
Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate
Rate
$0
Years of Experience
20 Years
Upright Bass, Cello, Piano, Music Theory
Ages Taught
5 to 99
Specialties
pop, traditional, classical, baroque, renaissance
Education
Juilliard Pre-College - Double Bass Performance - 1998-1999 (High School diploma received) Eastman School of Music - Double Bass Performance - 1999-2003 (Bachelor's degree received) Cincinnati College Conservatory - Double Bass Performance - 2003-2005 (Master's degree received) Stony Brook University - Double Bass Performance - 2005-Present (not complete)
Membership Organizations
TakeLessons Music Teacher
Burke, VA
Children's Instruments for Miniature Musicians
Children’s Instruments for Miniature Musicians As W flings his miniature body across his miniature piano, creating an avalanche of sound with his stomach and knees and feet (note: his hands are nowhere near the keys), I wonder if he inherited his father’s musical ability or if he’ll end up like me—tone deaf and instrument-phobic, left playing the egg shaker at his in-laws’ family gatherings. I hope for the best and so encourage his musical experimentation (until the headache creeps up and begs for a quiet, introspective child prone to reading and drawing and other silent activities) with a variety of kid-sized instruments like Melissa and Doug’s piano complete with color-coded keys and songbook. Plan Toys also nurtures novice musicians with a starter baby drum or a more advanced drum set made from natural rubber wood and non-toxic paints.... |
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