Shae K. offers Piano Lessons
Tutor in Saint Paul, MN 55109
Saint Paul, MN 55109
NOT ENROLLING
Price starts at: $28
Subjects: Music Theory, Piano
I am an music instructor with 30 years of experience. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Sacred Music with a major in Voice. I have been playing piano for 38 years with having been an accompanist for choirs and soloists and a pianist at weddings and churches. I am a believer that anyone can learn piano and improve their abilities! I also know that a knowledge of music and music theory go together to improve one’s learning ability in any area of his/her life. The student and I would work together. I don’t just teach the “how to”, I help and encourage taking time at the lesson to learn and understand the music. I am a huge advocate of building the student’s skills during the lesson time and using the rest of the week on their own to continue to review the skills they have already acquired. I have a piano recital once a year in the spring. 2 or 3 months ahead, we decide on a song they like that will show off their acquired skills. I look forward to being your teacher! We will have fun learning!
- Lesson Details *
I am a friendly person and like to put everyone at ease. I try to adapt to each student’s learning style. As I have hinted at in my bio, I teach the skills and then we work together on these skills during the lesson. The idea is for the knowledge and skills to come together before the student tries on their own. The student actually learns quicker this way and we repeat lessons much less. The student also desires to learn when they see those goals being attained at a quicker pace. I usually average one lesson book every 2-3 months, depending on the student.
During the lesson, I ocassionally check my phone for the time. I want to make sure I can fit in everything that is needed and wanted to be accomplished before the lesson is over and I need to drive to the next student.
- Specialties *
I have tatught every method available for piano. My preference is Faber & Faber. For more advanced students we create our own curriculum.
- Child Ages:
- 3 weeks - 17 years
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EDUCATION
Date: August 15, 1989 – June 15, 1992
School: North Central University; MN
Degree: Bachelor’s of Science degree in Sacred Music
Description: Major in Voice
Minor in Biblical Studies
Studied music methods for all instruments
Music Theory
Music Appreciation
Music History
Choral & Orchestral Conducting
Continued Piano lessons
Paid piano accompanist at the University
Date: September 15, 1988 – June 15, 1992
School: North Central University
Degree: Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Sacred Music
Description: Vocal major with extra focus on piano. Music theory studies; Conducting; Teaching methods; Music History.
EXPERIENCE
Date: June 15, 1992
Organization: Home Business
Title: Private Piano and Vocal Instructor
Description: I’ve been a private instructor full time and part time since I graduated from college in 1992.
Date: July 15, 1996 – August 15, 1997
Organization: First Assembly of God Church; WI
Title: Music Director
Description: Song Leader
Piano Accompanist
Children’s Drama Director
Date: August 15, 2006 – July 15, 2008
Organization: Magnolia Heights Academy; MS
Title: Music Teacher
Description: General music teacher for 5th & 6th graders
Directed musicals for the 5th & 6th grade
10-12th grade Mixed Choir
Piano and Vocal Lessons within the school
Date: August 15, 1995 – September 15, 1996
Organization: Cross of Christ Community Church; MN
Title: Professional Pianist
Description: Paid pianist for the services.
Date: May 15, 1992 – August 15, 1994
Organization: Minnetonka/Hopkins Assembly of God Church; MN
Title: Music Director
Description: Song leader in the services
Choir Director
Children & Adult Drama Director
Date: October 15, 1998 – June 15, 1999
Organization: Crossroads Assembly of God Church; MO
Title: Interim Music Director
Description: Choir Director
Drama Director
Accompanist
Music Secretary
Date: October 15, 2004 – January 15, 2006
Organization: Hosanna Family Worship Center; MS
Title: Music Teacher
Description: Teaching the Worship Singers harmony to the worship songs for the services.
Date: November 15, 2010
Organization: RLC
Title: Volunteer Keyboardist
Description: I average twice a month volunteering as a keyboardist for my church, Real Life Church. I play with a band: acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass, drums, and other various instruments.
LANGUAGES
Language: English
Proficiency: Fluent / Native Proficiency
Language: I speak English. I also can sing and pronounce French, German, Latin; & Spanish
Proficiency: Professional Proficiency