Elizabeth L.

My name is Elizabeth L. I used to teach at Exeter Music before they closed down in Fairview Heights, Illinois. I took piano lessons from age 6 to age 18. There after, I played on my own just for fun. In high school, I took from the Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville's Keyboard and Development Program where I did not only learn performance, but also memorization, technique, and also had separate classes for theory. As for vocal performance, I am currently minoring in Vocal Performance at SIUE. I am also currently in the education program and by the time I graduate I will be able to teach music as well as my major, History. I have been in choir consistently since I was in seventh grade, and I have been singing even longer whether it was in summer camps, church camps, etc. I was in the MPS classes in high school which are the equivalent of honor's music classes. I also won three medals from Solo and Ensemble. Through SIUE, I have been classically trained and have been in choir concerts as well as a few operas; Gondoliers, Amahl and the Night Visitors, and a review of choice musicals and operas. As required by the Vocal Performance minors I have also taken 4 semesters worth of voice lessons. In my spare time, I also enjoy auditioning and performing musical theater. Some favorite shows include Les Miserables, Jesus Christ Superstar, Fiddler on the Roof, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolored Dreamcoat. My teaching technique, whether piano or vocal, I let the student choose a couple pieces/songs to learn and I will choose a couple as well. Depending on what is decided I may need the parent/or student to somehow provide a few of the resources. I ask at the very least just one or two books to get them going. Although, that will depend on if it is piano lessons or vocal lessons. I am willing to compromise with this. This can be discussed before anything is decided with the student. Your cooperation is appreciated. I look forward to working with you/your child.