Location of Teaching: Chico, California.

Instruments Taught: Piano - Groups and Private.

Times Available: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.

Rates: $65.00 per Month (Group Lessons) - $120.00 per Month (Forty-five Minute Private Lessons).

Educational Background: Studied piano for nine years. Bachelor of Arts Degree - Cal State University - Vocal Performance with an emphasis on Choral Conducting. Regulary attends piano teaching and music technology workshops.

Experience: Has sung in church choirs since the third grade, and in school choirs from elementary school through college. Was part of a small children's chorus for a professional musical recording in Hollywood. Has sung numerous solos in church services, weddings, funerals, community events, recitals, county fairs, master classes, and concerts. Has directed children's choirs, youth choirs, adult choirs, community choirs and served as a choral section leader at the university level. Has over 19 years of piano teaching experience (teaching since 1989 in Wyoming and California). Currently actively involved in the music ministry of Grace Community Church in Chico. Piano teacher for Camptonville Academy and the Chico Area Recreation District (CARD).

Additional: Member of the local Butte County Branch of MTAC, Music Teacher's Association of California, and the National Guild of Piano Teachers. Feels motivation for consistent progress and excellence is the greatest challenge for students today. Working in small groups, students learn not only from the teacher but also from each other. Has observed that students enjoyment and enthusiasm is enhanced, and interaction and positive peer pressure provides positive motivation for accurate playing. Playing in groups significantly improves rhythmic ability, and students see others working and learning the same skills. Students feel less isolated as they practice at home. Piano classes are small (no more than five students) and each student has the use of an electronic piano. The goal of each class is to create a positive, fun, relaxed learning atmosphere. Friendships develop and the joy of sharing music is experienced. Students may progress more rapidly in a stress-free piano class environment and are grouped according to age and ability. Students are responsible for bringing all of their materials with them to each class session. Piano classes generally follow the local traditional school calendar, beginning in September and ending in May. In September, each student will receive a studio calendar. Four summer lessons are expected for continuing students.

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Member Number: 1033

Beginning Date: 3/16/04