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Troy P.

5.0 (146 ratings)

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Hello,

I am excited to share about my experience with you. My name is Troy P. I am currently a director of a university library. I graduated with a 4.0 gpa as an undergraduate and graduate student. I am a published academic author.

I have focused significantly on technology since becoming a librarian. I am currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science.

I have experience teaching band, choir, music composition, music theory, percussion ensemble, and jazz band at the high school...

Hello,

I am excited to share about my experience with you. My name is Troy P. I am currently a director of a university library. I graduated with a 4.0 gpa as an undergraduate and graduate student. I am a published academic author.

I have focused significantly on technology since becoming a librarian. I am currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science.

I have experience teaching band, choir, music composition, music theory, percussion ensemble, and jazz band at the high school level. I have taught private lessons in performance since 2014.

For music lessons, I do not show up and "wing it." I prepare a lesson plan and, if I see a student multiple times, I will keep track of each lesson and note progress.

For lessons with children/teens, I value parent communication about progress, and the student's personal goals often guide the song selection.

I am very approachable and do not mind answering questions that you may have about my tutoring experience. I have taken a break from tutoring on Wyzant, which is why my featured reviews are a bit dated. Hopefully, you can be a new positive review!

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Education

Western Kentucky University
Music Education
University of Kentucky
Other
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College
Other
  • Licensed teacher

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Approved Subjects

Composition (Music)

Composition (Music)

I have composed pieces of my own privately. I have taught music theory and music composition at the high school level. I graduated college with an overall 4.0 GPA.
Drums

Drums

I graduated with an undergraduate music education degree. My primary instrument was percussion, which includes drums. I have taught one-on-one lessons in person and online. Additionally, I have experience in public education as a band director, also leading a percussion class, in addition to working with marching bands.
Ear Training

Ear Training

I have taught ear training to band students grades 6-12 and high school choir.
General Computer

General Computer

I have a Masters of Science in Library Science. I also have a TestOut PC certificate and a Computer Tech Basic Certificate.
Guitar

Guitar

I teach guitar lessons to beginning guitar students. I use the guitar when I teach music theory/composition and vocal lessons. I can teach the very basics, ultimately being able to play full songs with chord changes.
Microsoft Access

Microsoft Access

I have used Microsoft Access while pursuing my graduate degree. I also took a database course for a technology certificate that focused on using Access. For my current job, I use Access from time-to-time to create reports.
Music History

Music History

As an Honors College graduate, I wrote a thesis in music history about Elliott Carter. I have also taught Arts and Humanities at the high school level.
Music Theory

Music Theory

I have taught music theory at the high school level.
Sight Singing

Sight Singing

I have taught sight singing to high school choir students.
SQL

SQL

I have been using SQL for several years. I primarily use SQL on Google Cloud, or in Microsoft Access.
American History
Elementary Math
European History
Government & Politics
Literature
Philosophy
Reading
Social Studies
Spelling
Vocabulary

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Ratings and Reviews

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5.0 (146 ratings)
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Reviews

great first lesson

My son really enjoyed his first lesson and couldn't wait to show me what he learned. He talked and talked about how cool Troy is and the things he learned during the class.

Anonymous, 46 lessons with Troy

excellent

Troy is so patient with my son (who "has it all figured out"). He is taking time to focus on specific needs instead of just throwing songs at him to practice, and Troy takes the time to make sure my son understands. This is the second lesson and we will be scheduling more soon

Deborah, 3 lessons with Troy

Knowledgeable and fun

My 11 year old son really enjoyed his lesson with Troy. It was an introductory lesson and Troy went through Wyzant and took time to learn about the music my son likes. my son is looking forward to more lessons in the future.

Deborah, 3 lessons with Troy

Review after a couple weeks away.

I had missed a couple of lessons due to illness one week and a storm the following week (no electricity.) we reviewed and he provided feedback and instruction. I needed that.

Jerry, 5 lessons with Troy

Guitar instructor

Worked on string and fret hand skills and focused on a few songs to build skill. Focused on tempo and timing and beat recognition. Troy is always prepared, patient and enjoyable to learn from.

Patrick, 3 lessons with Troy

Knowledgeable and helpful

He taught me how to access my diaphragm. I was able to learn how to warm up my vocal cords. Troy is very good at showing me what I need to do and what I need to accomplish in order to pursue music therapy and audition for the program.

Emma, 32 lessons with Troy

Dedicated, thorough and flexible

Troy makes sure you understand what he is teaching and takes his time. He reviews as necessary or moves on if you're ready. For the first time I am understanding things I could never fully comprehend.

Pam, 5 lessons with Troy

Knowledgeable and helpful

He taught me how to access my diaphragm. I was able to learn how to warm up my vocal cords. Troy is very good at showing me what I need to do and what I need to accomplish in order to pursue music therapy and audition for the program.

Emma, 32 lessons with Troy
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