My name is Jenna, and I am in the process of getting a music pedagogy degree in piano! Playing since I was six years old, I have 15 years of piano experience. Through my university, I have been working for the past year as a teaching assistant in group piano children’ classes (ages 6-7).
I enjoy sharing my love of music with others, and would love to gain further experience in working with students one on one. Playing piano can be a great stress reliever, and I would love to help students...
My name is Jenna, and I am in the process of getting a music pedagogy degree in piano! Playing since I was six years old, I have 15 years of piano experience. Through my university, I have been working for the past year as a teaching assistant in group piano children’ classes (ages 6-7).
I enjoy sharing my love of music with others, and would love to gain further experience in working with students one on one. Playing piano can be a great stress reliever, and I would love to help students with their musical journeys wherever they may be in the learning process. My style of teaching is based off of each individual student’s needs. In addition to the basic elements of piano playing (technique, correct form, aural learning, theory, scales, terminology, etc.), I am open to working on what each student is particularly interested in or helpful for their development as a pianist during the learning process. Methods that I use to cater towards each student could mean that lessons could be more theory-heavy, working in small/large musical passages at a time, learning about the history behind a piece of music, or diving deeper on good posture/hand position. I believe that learning to play the piano is extremely rewarding not just musically, but in everyday life. Practicing an instrument promotes brain development in children, improves concentration and attention span, and provides an outlet for creativity.
My goal as a teacher is to not only provide knowledge on the subject of piano, but to create an environment that is fun and engaging. If learning the piano becomes an enjoyable and rewarding experience for a child, they are more likely to continue playing throughout their lives. Even for those who do not continue playing piano later in life, children are likely to develop a deep appreciation for music if they had positive experiences in their lessons. My hope is that each student I teach will leave with not only stronger musical skills, but also confidence, and a strong love of music.
