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 Paula
Thomas-Lee has been teaching piano for 10 years. She received
her Bachelor of Music degree in piano and voice and Master of
Music degree in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from Baylor
University in Waco, Texas. She is currently completing her
Doctorate in Music Education at the University of Georgia. She
has studied with several piano teachers including Alan Chow,
Suzanne Guy, Patti Jackson, Jane Abbott-Kirk, and Ivan Frazier.
She is currently an active member of several music teacher
organizations such as Music Teacher's National Association,
National Federation of Music Clubs, and Music Educators National
Conference. She was recently the recipient of the Outstanding
Graduate Teaching Award at the University of Georgia and also
received the Gene M. Simons Award of Excellence for Research in
Early Childhood Music Education.
Paula's goal of teaching is to provide the student with a
positive experience in music education which will nurture a love
for music and the piano. The study of piano is a gift which
enhances and enriches not only the student's life but also many
surrounding individuals.
She believes that it is her responsibility (as the teacher) to
praise and acknowledge the student's hard work and efforts as
well as encourage and challenge the student in weaker areas. She
also believes that parents play a crucial role in their child's
musical success. Therefore, she encourages parents to assist the
student in setting up a daily practice routine, praising his/her
musical achievements, and attending the student's public piano
performances.
Individual weekly lessons consist of reviewing and improving a
variety of styles of pieces in the student's repertoire. Other
activities during lesson time may include sight reading, ear
training, technique work, composition, and music theory.
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