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I received my bachelor of science degree in
education from Black Hills State
University in Spearfish, SD. I was an instrumental music major...
principle
instrument was piano. I studied with Dr. Janeen Larsen
at the university
and later studied for 2 years with Karen Ross who was a student of Bela
Siki. Both Dr. Larsen and Ms. Ross were students of former students of
Franz Liszt.
I have operated a home piano studio for 5 years in South Dakota. I
also was
music specialist for St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic school. I had
about 30
students in my studio. Students attended local music competitions
and
received superior ratings.
I am in the process of building a studio in the San Francisco Bay Area.
As a
teacher, I focus heavily on music theory and improvisation. I have
students
who work on composition as well. I also insist that my
students learn
classical repertoire including the Bach inventions and Clementi
Sonatinas. All of my advanced students are required to memorize a complete Sonata. I
also work with students on scales, arpeggios and the Hanon exercises.
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