David M.
Saint Cloud, FL
Music and Elementary Teacher
University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon
musicAbout David
Dear prospective students and parents,
I am a professional violinist and teacher. I have performed in many symphony orchestras in the U.S. including the Brevard Symphony and the Space Coast here in Florida. I also teach many other instruments including all the strings, recorder, autoharp, hammer dulcimer, glockenspiel etc.
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24 hours notice required$20 for half hour lesson
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Travels within 20 miles of Saint Cloud, FL 34771David offers online lessons
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- Amparo, Saint Cloud, FL on 6/2/16My son feels that having David M as his tutor will help him to prepare for the ASVAB exam.
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ASVAB
I hold a bachelor degree from the University of Oregon. I have also been certified as a public school teacher in 5 states. I come from a military family and my father, brother, sister, grandfather, and multiple cousins, stepson have all served in the military.
Cello
I have Bachelor of Violin Performance and Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Oregon. I have performed and taught cello for over 20 years. I studied cello under Dr. Robert H., former national cello teacher of the year.
Clarinet
I hold a bachelor of music degree in violin performance, composition and music education from the University of Oregon. I hold state teaching certificates for several states and I taught music in public schools for over 7 years. One year I taught band and clarinet in South Dakota. Presently I teach privately and perform with the Boggy Creek Band.
Composition (Music)
One of my favorite arranging activities is to find midi files on the internet and to arrange them for the instruments the my students play. The software programs I use are noteworthy composer and tabledit.
I hold a Bachelor of music in composition from the University of Oregon. As part of my degree duties I presented a recital of my original compositions for voice, piano and string quartet. I find the computer is a tremendous new tool for arranging and composing.
Drums
I took percussion technics at the University of Oregon and later earned a bachelor of music degree. I'm especially interested in pitched percussion and frequently teach using a glockenspiel or orchestra bell set. I'm an alumna of the Space Coast Pops and currently perform in the Boggy Creek Band.
Ear Training
My ear training study began in elementary school with a program with Portland Parks on Saturdays. We did solfege, etc. It helped me develop a sense of perfect pitch which has proven invaluable for playing the violin and becoming a professional piano tuner. I hold a Bachelor of Violin performance and Bachelor of Music Education degrees from the University of Oregon.
Elementary (K-6th)
I hold Bachelor of Violin Performance and Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Oregon. I find that most performers also teach. My music teaching degree certifies me to teach from K-12 as did my state teaching certificates. The older I get the more joy I receive from teaching very young and preschool children.
Flute
Flute techniques was a semester part of the curriculum to earning 3 Bachelor of Music degrees from the University of Oregon. I also play violin, piano and recorder. I specialize in folk styles.
French Horn
I hold a bachelor of music degree from the University of Oregon in Music education. I taught band in Timberlake South Dakota public schools and strings, general music, and choir or 7 years. I took French Horn Technics class in college.
General Music
Although I am primarily a violinist I hold a Bachelor of Music in music education degree from the University of Oregon. I continue to branch out and teach new instruments each year. I also teach autistic children. Music is great therapy for them.
Guitar
I began to play guitar in college and have performed and taught guitar for over 20 years. I play and teach bluegrass, rock, and country styles on guitar. I have a Bachelor's in violin performance and a Bachelor's in Music Education from the University of Oregon.
Music History
Music History was a 2 year course at my college and I continue to study it as part of my teaching. Sometimes I wish I had become a musicologist because of questions I encounter teaching.
Phonics
I earned a Bachelor of Arts music education 1988 University of Oregon. I also have 7 years public school teacher. My certification in 5 states inclues Alaska. Additionally, I am a certified Suzuki music teacher. Plus, I took phonics for German language at Portland State University in Oregon as part of a German minor for college studies. The principles are the similar for English.
Piano
I have been performing and teaching piano for over 20 years. I taught music in the public schools for 7 years before beginning private teaching.
Sight Singing
I began sight singing in 1st grade with a class sponsored by the Portland Parks. We learned solfege and interval recognition. That helped me develop my sense of perfect pitch which I use daily as a piano tuner and violinist. I also continue to sing in many performing ensembles.
Trumpet
My grandfather played trumpet and his instrument is the one I'm playing today. I took brass technics at the University of Oregon, received a bachelor of music degree, and taught Band at Timberlake High School in South Dakota using that same trumpet. I'm an alumna of the Space Coast Pops and currently play in the Boggy Creek Band. I teach private music lessons in Central Florida.
Violin
I have over 20 years of teaching and performing experience, as well as Bachelors' degrees in violin performance and music education. I am certified in the Suzuki method but I also can teach in the traditional method. I also teach fiddling and competed and won many fiddle contests in the U.S.
Voice (Music)
I hold a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Ed., violin performance, and composition from the University of Oregon. I taught high school choir and elementary general music in the public schools for 7 years. I also taught voice private lessons for 3 years. Currently I sing and perform with a combo called the Boggy Creek Band.
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David M.
Saint Cloud, FL
Music and Elementary Teacher