Hi there! My name is Hannah. I hold Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Music Education from two different universities, and I graduated Summa Cum Laude from both. Since 2021, I have earned my state teaching certification and taught in several classrooms. I taught an undergraduate Woodwind Methods course for 4 semesters, taught general music to 600 students at a public K-5 Elementary school, and taught concert band and marching band to 5th-12th grade students at a Private school. I specialize...
Hi there! My name is Hannah. I hold Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Music Education from two different universities, and I graduated Summa Cum Laude from both. Since 2021, I have earned my state teaching certification and taught in several classrooms. I taught an undergraduate Woodwind Methods course for 4 semesters, taught general music to 600 students at a public K-5 Elementary school, and taught concert band and marching band to 5th-12th grade students at a Private school. I specialize in woodwind instruments and piano.
While teaching undergraduate and 5th-12th-grade band students, I also provided 1-on-1 private lessons to students who needed extra help. Among these private-lesson students, several earned "superior" ratings at competitions and placed in the top 5 of the region's highest auditioned band. I love working with motivated beginners and intermediate students to help build strong fundamentals and develop a practice routine they can stick to. Music can be so important for many students, but sometimes they struggle simply because they don't have the right tools. I always tailor my lessons to meet students where they are and build from there. Everyone learns differently, and music achievement, in particular, can be subjective. I believe in open collaboration and keeping tutoring sessions low-stress so that students can feel comfortable making mistakes and asking questions. However, I also strongly believe in high standards of effort. Any student who works hard and tries their best can achieve more than someone who relies only on "talent".
I am happy to recommend resources for individual practice or solo performances. However, I encourage all students and parents to also bring what they may already be working on for their band classroom, upcoming audition, or performances. Please contact me with any questions, and I will respond as quickly as possible! I look forward to working with you!
**Please note that I require 24 hours' notice of any cancellations to avoid any no-show charges.
