Children's Instruments and Music Resources Mcpherson KS
Acoustic Piano, Digital Piano, Organs, Sound Reinforcement, Recording Equipment, Guitars & Fretted Instruments, Print Music
Music Theory, Guitar, Classical Guitar, Music Performance, Acting, Speaking Voice
Ages Taught
1 to 99
Specialties
Rock, Blues, Metal, Jazz, Improvisation, and Composition
Education
Pittsburg State University - Education - 04-06 (Master's degree received) Pittsburg State University - English - 01-03 (Master's degree received) University of Kansas - English - 96-01 (Bachelor's degree received) Sumner Academy - - 91-96 (High School diploma received)
Membership Organizations
TakeLessons Music Teacher
Guitars & Fretted Instruments
Digital Piano, Electronic Keyboard, Band & Orchestral, Drums & Percussion, Sound Reinforcement, Recording Equipment, Guitars & Fretted Instruments, Print Music
Sound Reinforcement, Guitars & Fretted Instruments
Theatrical Broadway Singing, Piano, Opera Voice, Music Performance, Singing
Ages Taught
5 to 60
Specialties
VOICE: I believe that using classical art songs and arias are the best way to teach proper vocal usage. I always start a vocal student on songs that are easy on the vocal chords and promote a natural use of the voice. Once they've learned the basics of proper vocal usage I will then open their repertoire to other genres as they desire but without abandoning the classical genre. PIANO: While I am proficient in teaching classical piano methods up to an intermediate level, I also enjoy and am e…
Education
Francis Howell High School - Music and Business - 91-95 (High School diploma received) Wichita State University - Voice Perf./Business Dbl. Major - 95-97 (not complete) Oral Roberts University - Vocal Performance - 97-99 (Bachelor's degree received)
Membership Organizations
TakeLessons Music Teacher
Singing, Piano
Ages Taught
1 to 99
Specialties
Piano-- Keyboard basics, music theory, playing technique, sight-reading music Singing-- Vocal mechanics, pitch matching, breathing techniques, vocal performance techniques. ALL genres of music are welcome in my studio!
Education
Lawrence High School - general - 1984-1986 (High School diploma received) University of Kansas - psychology/human biology - 1986-1996 (Bachelor's degree received) University of Kansas - human development - 2003-2006 (Master's degree received) University of Kansas - developmental psychology - currently (not complete)
Membership Organizations
TakeLessons Music Teacher
Band & Orchestral, Sound Reinforcement, Recording Equipment, Guitars & Fretted Instruments
Digital Piano, Electronic Keyboard, Organs, Band & Orchestral, Drums & Percussion, Guitars & Fretted Instruments
Electronic Keyboard, Band & Orchestral, Drums & Percussion, Sound Reinforcement, Guitars & Fretted Instruments, Print Music
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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