Piano Tutors & Teachers for Lessons, Instruction or Help in Franklin, NH

I started teaching piano in 1995 after I composed "Light and Glory," in the genre of America the Beautiful.....which I play for patriotic events. I've taught privately in Laconia, NH and Denver and was Staff Piano Teacher at Mesa Music, Grand Junction, CO. I entertain at the Taylor Home,Laconia with a small children's chorale I direct; play for other senior citizen events and nursing homes and played for two church praise teams. I was recently a guest composer on Concord Community TV's 2008 artistic Telefest. I come from a family of musicians..my mother inspired me as a pianist for church and dance bands and my brother has started writing scores for movies. My style is nurturing and thorough, patiently reviewing concepts before continuing on. I use the popular, modern Alfred Method...these books have colorful,delightful illustrations. This includes "Music for Little Mozarts." The uppe

$ 37.00

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I have worked hard over many years to asses the needs of individual students. Firstly, I assess the learning level and learning style of the student over the first week or two. Secondly, I approach the teaching style according to those findings. Thirdly, I assess the progress of the student in relation to the teaching style and make any necessary changes in approach. I teach students to look at (analyze) the music to find similarities, likenesses and problem spots. The results are excellent in seeing that the learner remembers lessons and instruction. The learning is long lasting and even permanent. As a composer and performer, with a Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Theory and Composition, I have always sought to teach music from the bottom up. As a master teacher, with a Master of Science Degree in Music Education, I have worked to develop my own programs and courses of study that te

$ 38.50

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($41.00-$50.00)

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I have been teaching children of all ages for over 25 years. My primary expertise has been in music education. I have been employed in public, private and parochial schools throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Not only have I created traditional lessons for children in the classroom, but I have also gained experience as a musician, performing in a variety of ensembles, bands and musical productions. I have used my personal experiences to develop curriculum for all ages of children, with great success. I use a variety of teaching styles and methods for children. I use various styles of music, composers and performers in lesson plans. Currently I am using books on music and musicians as part of my lesson plans. I believe literature is extremely important in teaching children. I am direct with children in my classroom. I give them expectations, I set goals, and I follow through. It i

$ 48.00

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($51.00-$59.00)

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