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I teach ages 7
through 18. All students must have a good quality acoustic piano
and a desire to learn to play beautifully. I use a wide variety
of teaching literature and classics. Piano activities are
offered to students according to their age, level and maturity
and are spaced throughout the year to provide incentive.
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TEACHING GOALS |
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To
give students a great foundation in note-reading
and rhythm so that they can eventually become
independent musicians.
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To
give students the technical skills necessary to
create a beautiful tone and elegant style.
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To
pass on a love of the classics, knowledge of
composers and the periods of music history.
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE |
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MTNA
Certified Teacher
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19
years teaching private piano lessons.
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2
years teaching college music history.
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1
year teaching elementary school music.
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EDUCATION |
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Bachelor of Music, 1977, Muskingum College,
New Concord, Ohio
Major: Music Education and Piano.
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Graduate school coursework in Music History,
1979-1981, Ohio State University
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Teachers: Dr. Jack Peterson (student of Erno
Dohnanyi), Wilbur Schnitker, Sylvia Zaremba,
Marie Kassouny
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AFFILIATIONS |
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Member of: |
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Music Teachers' National Association
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Northern Virginia Music Teachers' Association
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Springfield Music Club
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National Guild of Piano Teachers
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OFFICES HELD IN MUSIC CLUBS |
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Vice
President, Springfield Music Club, 2003-2005
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Composer
Competition Chairman, Springfield Music Club,
1999-2003
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Publicity
Chairman, Springfield Music Club, 1997-1999
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Treasurer,
Springfield Music Club, 1995-1997
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Junior
Festival Committee, 1991-1995
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Junior
Festival Chairman, 1989-1990
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Guild Judge,
National Guild of Piano Teachers, 1999 - present
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