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Tomilee Deatherage, the director of Elk Grove School
of Music, has been teaching music for more than 16
years. She enjoys utilizing a variety of
instructional methods in both private and group
settings. Tomilee designed a unique studio in 1999,
which incorporates technology to further enhance her
student's theory and ear training. Her style of
piano instruction includes not only teaching by note
but the use of a personally developed method by
which she works with students on playing songs by
ear. Tomilee continues to regularly attend
conventions, workshops, concerts, and training
seminars to keep her school current with technology
and materials.
She is a member and certified instructor through the
Music Teachers' Association of California. She is
also a licensed educator through Kindermusik
International and a member of the Kindermusik
Educator Association (KEA).
In addition she is an accompanist for soloists,
choir and vocal groups while also performing for
weddings and various ceremonies. She has
participated in choirs as both soloist and choir
director.
Tomilee has worked with children and adults in both
private and public school settings. She has a
passion for music and seeing her students succeed.
She also enjoys sharing music and quality time with
her husband and two children, Starla and Spencer.
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