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April S-
Lafayette, CO

Keyboard and Piano Lessons, Vocal Lessons


Studio or Webcam

29 Years

About Me

Hi Everyone! I have been teaching piano and voice lessons in the Lafayette / Louisville/Erie area in Colorado for the past 29 years. I am a 51 year old graduate from the San Francisco Conservatory Preparatory Department/Piano and Solfeggio Vocal Classes (1989) and I have a BA in piano performance from UC Santa Cruz in California (1993). I am a member of both the Boulder (since 1994) and Broomfield (since 2005) Piano Teacher Associations. I teach ages 5 through senior, combining theory, technique, singing and song playing in my studio. I believe music should be fun, so students are able to choose a lot of repertoire that they would like to learn as well! I teach beginning vocal lessons to all ages with an emphasis on enunciation, comfort in singing, projecting, vocal warm-ups. We use YouTube videos to sing with your favorite songs, as well as sheet music I can accompany you on! I also teach some basic Italian music vocabulary and am happy to introduce you to the piano as well, if you'd like! I also teach a beginning Intro to Music Class for kids. 30 minute super fun group lessons where we learn about different instruments, composers, dancing and clapping out different rhythms and some basic Italian music vocabulary.

April S- has over 29 years of music experience in the Lafayette area.

April S- is proficient in and teaches Keyboard and Piano Lessons, Vocal Lessons .


What to expect in my Keyboard and Piano Lessons

Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced

I teach piano using a lesson and theory book. Flashcards for quick note and term recognition. Most importantly I encourage my students to choose a book of music in the style they really enjoy and aspire to play! Voice students are taught proper technique, warm-ups, stretches, some basic music terms. But most importantly we use YouTube and or sheet music I will accompany you on to sing songs you want to sing!



Formal Education:

San Francisco Conservatory Preparatory Department (1989) BA in piano performance from UC Santa Cruz in California (1993) Spanish & French (for vocal lessons)-Metro State College of Denver, graduate in May 2012

Private Education:

Private Piano Lessons/Coaching from age 8 and ongoing. Private Cello Lessons from age 25 to 35 and I just resumed them again at age 50!

Performing Experience:

UCSC Voice Majors-1993 French Horn Competition-2002 Shepherd's Community Church-February-June, 2007 Alexander Dawson Elementary School Competition-November, 2008 Alexander Dawson Middle School Spring Concert-May, 2009 Chapel Haven Seventh Adventish Church-substitute pianist, July 11, 2010 Calvary Baptist Church of Denver-accompanying pianist on July 18, 2010 Eerie United Methodist Church ( pianist)-April 2010-present Multiple Recitals; Accompaniments of singers and instrumentalists-current

Experience Teaching:

29 years of teaching piano in Boulder County. Piano teacher at Alexander Dawson Private School (1996, 2005) Music Teacher at Adventure Montessori from Fall of 2015 to Spring of 2016

Age Group Taught:
  • Young Adult Adult Under 6yrs Child
Genres Taught:
  • Rock
  • Pop
  • Musical Theater
  • Folk
  • Blues
  • Jazz
  • Classical
  • Country
  • Acoustic
  • Christian
  • R&B
  • Gospel
Lessons Locations:
  • Teacher 's Studio
  • Webcam
Availability:
Day Start Time End Time Detailed View
Mon 3:30pm 7:30pm View
Tue 4:00pm 7:30pm View
Wed 3:30pm 7:30pm View
Thu 3:30pm 7:00pm View
Fri 4:00pm 7:30pm View
Sat off off View
Sun off off View
Last updated on 03/14/2021
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Voice Lessons with April

April is a wonderful instructor that adapts really well to my child's specific needs. My daughter comes home so happy and singing constantly after each lesson. Elizabeth Tolbert wrote on Mon, 19 Mar 2018

    Piano Lesson

    "My daughter and I have been taking piano lessons with April for several months and we both love it. She truly has the heart of a teacher. She is so great with my daughter and her love of music is infectious. I feel very blessed that we were able to find her. Kristine age 32 and Megan age 8, October 2010 April Charmaine Seawell wrote on Tue, 26 Nov 2019

      Musical Joy Children's Class

      To anyone thinking about enrolling your child in a music/piano class, I highly recommend April! My son has been taking piano lessons with April for 3 years and I am excited my 5 year old daughter can start taking this beginning music class with her as well. April is a wonderful teacher who is great with the kids and makes lessons fun and engaging! Amy Nov. 2019 April Charmaine Seawell wrote on Tue, 26 Nov 2019

        Beginner Voice Lessons

        I knew nothing about singing and I was nervous. April guided me and was very receptive to me. She would adjust and is able to give you a challenge as well, all while having fun. Be open, trust her and all will come together. To me, she is a great instructor because she will take complicated information and break it down so that it makes sense to her students. Thank you April for believing in me and giving me confidence. Brissa age 34 wrote on Wed, 17 Feb 2021

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