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| Pay as You Go | $45 /30min | $45 | ||
| 4 Lessons | $40.00 /30min | $160 | ||
| 12 Lessons | $35.00 /30min | $420 | ||
| 24 Lessons | $32.50 /30min | $780 | ||
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| Pay as You Go | $70 /hour | $70 | ||
| 4 Lessons | $65.00 /hour | $260 | ||
| 12 Lessons | $55.00 /hour | $660 | ||
| 24 Lessons | $50.00 /hour | $1200 | ||
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Karen M
TRMC Certified
Student Favorite
Keyboard and Piano Lessons
Home or Studio or Webcam
35 Years
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I love Music! My family has always incorporated music into our lives. Some of my earliest memories are being danced around in my Moms arms and listening to her sing. I began formal lessons on the Piano when I was 7 years old. Growing up, I also sang in the Church Choirs, played on Hand Bells, and explored the Flute.& I spent a formal year each on Trumpet, Drums and Harpsichord and am currently working on learning Zither, Autoharp, Dulcimer, and Soprano & Alto Recorders, and sometimes the guitar (when I have a chance). Of course, I also regularly read and attend lectures, conferences, seminars and master classes to always improve my teaching skills. I have been teaching piano and music theory since 1983 in Rancho Cucamonga, CA and have played professionally. I keep busy and love teaching!
Karen M has over 35 years of music experience in the Phoenix area.
Karen M is proficient in and teaches Keyboard and Piano Lessons .Degree and Field of Study:
Music Ed, Piano Performance & Child DevelopmentSeptember 1976
Multiple
Business, MusicAugust 2018
Cal State San Bernardino
Music, Business, General Ed, Computer programmingSeptember 2018
Chaffey College
Award Name:
Kindermusik MaestroFebruary 2008
Kindermusik International
What to expect in my Keyboard and Piano Lessons
Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced
Each lesson, we begin with warmups: trills, scales, chords, Hanon, technique, etc. Problems? We go over that first. Then we cover each piece and assign new ones. Next is theory. I believe that students should know what they are doing. After all, becoming independent is why you go to a teacher! In the intermediate levels we begin composition, harmony and improvisation. If we have time, we will also do flashcards and ear training. Then, if at my studio, the student does Music Lab, which may consist of computer education programs, reading about pretty much anything about music, games, etc. Once a month we also have a Group Session, at no extra charge, of 90 minutes. Multiple recitals each year. When advanced enough, we participate in the Arizona State Study Program, which is essentially benchmark tests with rewards. Students have access, if desired, to local, state and national competitions. We also do field trips.
Formal Education:
-Graduated BA with honors BA from Cal State University, San Bernardino, CA-Graduated with honors 4-AA/2-AS from Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga, CA with honors-Credit Challenge equivalency to a Minor in Music-
Private Education:
-Approximately 18 years of private instruction-Innumerable Master Classes and Lectures in Piano Performance and Pedagogy, Business Management, Early Childhood Education and Music & Brain Development-For the last 14 years, studying with emphasis on working with & understanding Developmental Disabilities.-Typically attend at least 2 conferences, plus various master classes, workshops, lectures and so forth on music teaching & education-Active Membership in various National, State & Local Music Teacher Associations for more than 25 years-Past certification by the American Red Cross in CPR and First Aid, adult & pediatric – 4 separate times
Performing Experience:
Many years with various church choirs and as a church pianist, many years professional playing, singing in choirs & chorus’s since 1971 Past member of the Renaissance Wind Ensemble – 3 years
Experience Teaching:
-Nationally Certified Teacher of Music, Piano (NCTM) and 35 years teaching piano, Association (MTNA)-More than 30 years ( since 1983)-Fully licensed by Kindermusik to teacher all units and levels from 09/1999 until 2/2014-Earned Kindermusik Maestro award for about 11 years.-Have worked extensively with students with a wide range of disabilities, both physical and mental, including working in cooperation with caretakers, teachers and therapists and providing reports for them-Invited teacher in the UC Irvine studies on Music & Brain Development-Over 40 years of volunteer work with young children at Nursery Schools & Sunday Schools – class sizes to 36 children-Volunteer Musical Story Times & Musical demonstrations for local groups, bookstores and schools since 1996
Age Group Taught:
- Young Adult Adult Under 6yrs Child
Genres Taught:
- Rock
- Pop
- Blues
- Jazz
- Classical
- Country
- Acoustic
- Christian
- R&B
- Gospel
Lessons Locations:
- Your Home
- Teacher 's Studio
- Webcam
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Karen M is willing to travel up to a distance of 12 Miles to teach a lesson in your home.
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