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Karol
Ann Badgett has been an active member of the Austin
musical community since 1970. In addition to
teaching privately, she has taught class piano at
St. Edward's University and Texas State University
as well as teaching theory as an Assistant
Instructor at The University of Texas at Austin. She
has been active as an accompanist for dance, musical
theater, opera workshops, vocal and instrumental
recitals and is currently an active church musician.
She holds a doctorate in composition from The Butler
School of Music at The University of Texas at
Austin. Dr. Badgett is an active composer with a
portfolio of works for piano solo, chamber music,
choral music, and music for orchestra. EDUCATION:
- Doctor of Musical Arts, The Butler School of
Music, The University of Texas at Austin (2008)
- Master of Music in Piano Performance, Texas State
University (2001)
- Master of Music in Composition, The University of
Texas at Austin (1977)
- Bachelor of Music in Piano Pedagogy, The University
of Texas at Austin (1973)
TEACHERS OF NOTE:
Composition
Donald Grantham, Kevin Puts, Russell Pinkston, Karl
Korte, Joseph Schwantner,
Eugene Kurtz, and Russell Riepe
Piano
Timothy D. Woolsey, Nancy Garrett, Danielle Martin
Offering Lessons in Piano, Theory, and
Composition
Lessons are traditional one-on-one lessons and
include standard classical repertoire as well as
20th and 21st century classical styles. Theory and
musicianship includes: sight-reading,
sight-singing/ear-training, common practice harmony,
contemporary styles, and improvisation. Students at
a certain level of advancement may opt to focus on
composition lessons or theory tutorials
independently of traditional piano lessons. Students
may begin lessons as early as five. Beginners at any
age are welcome. Lessons may either be a half-hour,
forty-five minutes, or one hour depending on the age
of the student and their level of advancement.
The creativity of each student is welcomed in
an atmosphere of self-paced activity rather than a
competitive one. Performing is encouraged as a
connection with others and as the sharing of our art
with the community around us.
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