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Mila Quarles was trained in
classical piano in my home-town in Ukraine (formerly part of the
U.S.S.R.). I have been playing piano since the age of eight, and
have been teaching piano lessons for the past eleven years. I
believe experience is the most important factor in successful
teaching. I have two musical degrees in theory and piano. I
moved to the United States over five years ago. Music is my
passion, and working with students and watching them progress to
higher levels gives me a great deal of satisfaction and
happiness.
I have spent most of my time
teaching music to all age groups from kindergarteners to adults.
I like working with both beginning and intermediate level
pianists of all ages. I specialize in teaching beginners and
work with them up through college level. I like the challenge of
teaching adults. I recognize that many adults regret that they
never took lessons when they were young, or they just have a
love of music and want to learn more about it. Adults are quick
learners, but (newer students) cannot always obtain the
coordination or develop the independent dexterity necessary to
play at a higher level. I tailor music lessons to meet an adult
individual needs and focus on the type of music he or she wants
to play. I believe no one is ever too young or too old to begin
playing the piano for the first time or to build upon existing
skills. Although I am currently teaching in a childcare center,
my passion for teaching music privately and in groups still
remains, which is why I have maintained my own music studio. I
am always trying to learn something new and I hope that I am
never finished learning. And, believe me, it doesn't matter how
many degrees you have, the learning never ends. I learn from
teaching my students all the time!
One of the most beneficial and
practical courses I have taken is the Harmony Road course. I
have enjoyed teaching this program since September 2003. What a
fantastic opportunity! I am very excited about offering the
keyboard based music group class. The program is inspiring and
exciting and it is my hope that it will help many young
musicians get off to a wonderful start in their own musical
lives!
Private and group piano lessons
for children are available in the studio, which is located in
Boise. Topics covered include development of music memory
skills, theory, solfege (do, re, mi fa?, ear training, proper
finger exercises, sight reading, composition, improvisation and
advanced rhythm techniques.
My lessons are fun, challenging,
and tailored to the ability of each individual. Students are
encouraged to participate in recitals. I look forward to helping
you reach your musical goals, whatever they may be! However,
those who just wish to play for fun will certainly learn to do
so! It is my pleasure to teach you what I know about music and
it is my personal goal to set you on a life-long path of
learning about music. If you live in the Boise or Meridian area
and are interested in private or group piano lessons, please
contact me to schedule your first lesson. |
