| I teach piano lessons to
beginners through level 5 intermediate. Ages
5-7 piano lessons are ½ hour instruction at
the piano. Ages 8 and up piano lessons are 1
hour in length. This hour includes ½ hour
instruction at the piano and ½ hour theory
lab. The theory lab is working with theory
books, computer theory software, and midi
keyboard. This theory lab reinforces sight
reading, ear training, and notation. (Theory
lab for adults is optional). I use
incentives such a award books, piano
dollars, and sheet music to encourage
student to keep eyes on music, practice
technical assignments, participate in OMTA
(Oregon Music Teachers Assoc.) events, and
to complete piano method levels.
I offer group lessons twice a year which
replace the weekly lesson. These group
lessons include: students playing piano for
each other, theory games, and pizza.
I have a recital in the spring which
includes awards and parents, relatives and
friends are invited.
I am a member of OMTA (see above) which
allows the option of students participating
in OMTA recitals, syllabus, and festivals.
Some of my students have been noted for
honorable mention in the composition &
syllabus events. Some of my students have
also been selected to play for Nordstrom at
the Lloyd Center and Washington Square.
In my youth I took lessons from the age 8
until age 16. I played piano for my church
during my high school years for meetings and
special numbers. During my junior and senior
year of high school I played keyboard
bass/sang back-up for a soft rock band.
I studied music at Idaho State
University. The next 25 years I played for
my church and school choirs. I have been
teaching piano for 14 years.
Being a member of OMTA gives me the
opportunity to attend monthly meetings,
lectures, seminars, and conferences.
If you are interested in starting lessons
give me a call.
Renee Masanque
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