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My teaching approach is to ...

 

  • FOSTER a love of learning, creativity, personal expression and artistic excellence.

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  • Introduce students to DIVERSE and INCLUSIVE piano literature that represents women, people of color, Indigenous, and LGBTQ+ musicians in classical music.  I want them to discover the excitement, beauty and enjoyment of playing classical music that represents ALL of our history.

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  • EMPOWER students with practice strategies and problem-solving skills, so they can experience progress and enjoyment from mastering challenges.  I want students to  leave the lesson thinking: "I CAN do it!"

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  • Set HIGH STANDARDS and challenge students to increase focus and discipline.

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  • ENCOURAGE each student to strive for personal excellence, to always do their best, and realize their OWN potential. â€‹

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  • COMMUNICATE and set individual goals and expectations effectively.

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  • Be very PATIENT and supportive.

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  • Emphasize QUALITY over quantity or speed.

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  • DEVELOP a student's critical listening skills and self-awareness.​

 

  • Promote PROPER TECHNIQUE to support healthy practice and greater expressive ability. â€‹

 

  • Model effective and positive PERFORMANCE PRACTICE, and encourage students to share & grow their talent  through performance.

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LOCATION

The studio's Pondside location in Jamaica Plain is convenient to many neighborhoods:

Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Chestnut Hill, Dedham, Dorchester, Hyde Park, Milton, Newton, Roslindale, Roxbury, Quincy, 

West Roxbury.

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