About
My Background and Approach to Teaching
I have been teaching music for 37 years, both privately and in the school system, and am an active member of the Music Teacher's National Association, Knoxville Music Teachers Association, Charles County Music Teachers Association, and was the chairperson for the National Guild if Music Teachers for over a decade. I received a Kindermusik teaching certification which allowed me to build a program that introduces music and movement to infants and toddlers.
As a classically trained pianist, I begin my piano students with the Faber Piano Adventure Series, and include music theory, technique, and a wide variety of musical repertoire in each lesson. Using this method, I am able to work with children as young as 4, teaching them to read music at an early age. All my students have the opportunity to perform in recitals and competitions. Throughout the years Ivory Moon Piano Studio has become well-known for holding benefit concerts, raising money for various causes, including Hurricane Katrina, the earthquake in Haiti, and many other local and global charities. My experience also includes successfully working with students with various physical or learning challenges. I approach each student who enrolls in the studio as a unique individual, and tailor their lessons around their specific needs and learning style.
Sharing my Passion
I am a strong believer that everyone should live a life filled with beauty, art, and the joy of music. I love teaching both in-person and virtual piano lessons and would be happy to share this passion for music with you!
My Classes
I am located in Knoxville, Tennessee, where I teach all levels and all ages both on-line, and in-person. I call my beginning students my Twinklers, as they learn to read notes, study rhythm and learn the basics of music performance. Next, are my Starlighters--my intermediate students-- who build on their understanding of music theory, technique and performance. And finally, there are the Moonbeams--these are the students who have been consistently playing for 5 years or more, and have progressed through dedication and hard practice into an advanced level of musicianship.
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