...I usually use the Alfred's Basic Piano Library books, but I have taught out of the PianoTown books as well. I'm flexible on the books that I use to guide my teaching. I also use supplemental aides if I feel that they will help my student grasp a concept more fully. (read more)
...In 2018 I received a prestigious award at Hallmark granting me a 6-month sabbatical which I spent researching the transformative power of children's literature and the magic of picture books. Through academic research, personal interviews, travel and exploration, I turned my work into a 12-episo... (read more)
...I’m Michael. I graduated from Northwestern University in 2017 with degrees in History and Economics, and I also spent 2 years at NYU prior to transferring. Throughout my collegiate experience, I realized how much of a difference a knowledgeable, student-focused instructor can make, and this led... (read more)
...I use positive error correction and don't focus on mistakes for too long per session, because we can always revisit it as lessons go on. I want you to feel free to ask questions and be wrong, or right, or close. Fear of being wrong keeps a student from realizing how close they are to "getting it". (read more)
...I have been tutoring with them for almost a year. I also tend to teach with pictures for the younger grades when it comes to Algebra style problems until about the fourth grade, then I move up to using actual Algebra. I am a classically trained vocal singer, and taken music theory classes. (read more)