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I wanted to share a little about who I am as a teacher and musician.  I am a professional musician with a higher education in music.  I have my undergraduate degree in Opera Performance and Master's Degree in Music Education.  I have been teaching music full time for the past 17 years.  The lessons I offer are in-person lessons tailored to each of my students--their goals, learning technique, and unique abilities.

 

I work hard to offer our students a well-rounded music education.  I work with students on music technique—music theory, scales, arpeggios, technical exercises, and eurhythmics—as well as the ability to play a variety of music styles including classical, jazz, popular repertoire, improvisation and composition.  My student’s personal goals such as auditions, performances, ability level and career planning determine the course of each student’s study. 

 

My lessons for students stand apart in several ways.  I know how to teach and emphasize learning the skills needed for a contemporary musician to become employed in the modern music world while also being able to read and play music on their own.  I believe that classical training gives my students the freedom to play almost anything.  As Picasso said, "Learn the rules like a technician, so you can break them like an artist." 

 

I also know that passion in music is very important.  Personal music taste is always encouraged, and I strive to help my students play songs they love as well.

 

My students know a lot of the classical repertoire in their instrument as well as a lot of the top hits from popular genres such as acoustic, rock, alternative, pop, country, jazz.  

 

Chelsea