Looking for experience? Customized lessons? Encouraging feedback? Positive error correction? With a wide range of teaching experiences and a love of education, I am always searching for the best methods for my students. Seeking the best way to guide my students began with my education degree yet continues in my professional development. I bring decades of music and teaching knowledge and ask for my students to bring their willingness to grow as a player and/or student. I can be your instructor of technique and knowledge, your cheerleader to celebrate your successes, and your coach to guide you to reach your goals. Learning is a joy, a gift, and a journey that is best celebrated with others. Music lessons: -lesson begins with the student choosing a piece to play for me followed by student and teacher assessment of playing -playing mechanics is discussed next -method book or graded pieces are used to introduce new material -one to two “brain break extras” are offered throughout the lesson with topics including rhythm, sight reading, ear training, theory work, sound exploration -lesson ends with positive assessment and a challenge for next week Writing tutoring/lessons: -session begins with an editing exercise -student shares writing assignment or homework -student and teacher assess together the writing sample -stage of writing is discussed and/or introduced (invention, outlining, rough draft, editing, elocution, final draft) -one or two “brain break extras” are offered to switch gears and learn or practice a new concept through writing exercises, games, conversation -session ends with positive assessment and a challenge for next week Questions and requests for alternate times welcome.