Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Teaching Environment:



Acoustic and electronic pianos
I personally am not fond of electric pianos, they can however, serve very educational and creative purposes so I will have them in my studio for students to do tech time, composition and other creative or technological things. For lessons I prefer a good acoustic piano, a nice upright for beginning students and a grand for the more advanced students.

Computers and technology
In this day of technology I think it is only proper to make use of apps, software, recording, devices and more in the studio to enhance the students learning experience. Tech time is a great way to get students to work on different technical skills to enhance lesson performance. There are many beneficial apps for composition and other areas as well.

Games and activities
Certainly there are important aspects of traditional piano training; strict technique and artistry must be taught in the lesson however there are many aspects of music that can be learned through a different medium such as a game. Games and activities can help younger or less focused students to learn and remember more effectively.

Monday, December 8, 2014

Teaching Philosophy



My goals for my students are:
·         To learn how to learn
·         To develop a love for music
·         To feel empowered
·         To feel confident
·         To feel accomplished
·         To feel worthwhile as a musician and a student
·         To enjoy their lesson and practice time most the time
·         To be challenged enough to improve
·         To steadily progress
·         To have correct and effortless technique
·         To understand music in all periods
·         To gain an overall understand of music not just piano
·         To know that I care about them as a student and want them to succeed

I want to:
·         Help my students fulfill whatever goals they have whether it be
o   To perform
o   To go to college for music
o   To compose
o   To enjoy personally
o   To use it to serve
·         Be consistently learning and growing in how to teach and the music I know
·         Be able to perform for students and parents
·         Adapt to each student and how they learn best
·         Always try new ideas and be open to change
·         Help students develop a love for music before anything else