ELISABETH FOURTANIER, Piano Teacher
Musical experience and background
I am classically trained and play the piano at advanced level.
My musical training includes, nine years of private piano lessons in Paris and six semesters of piano performance masterclasses at the College of San Mateo
I attended the Conservatoire National de Region of Rueil-Malmaison, France, where I studied five years in the percussion class.
Played percussion/timpani in the orchestra of the University of Paris VI (5 years), and other community orchestras.
Performed as piano accompanist in local students recitals.
I am committed to continuing education. I practice daily and attend music teachers' conferences.
Teacher's qualification and professional membership
- Cal-Plan Certificate of the Music Teachers' Association of California (a 4-year music teachers' education program)
- 12 (+) years teaching experience
- Active Member of the Music Teachers' Association of California (MTAC), San Mateo County Branch
- Certificate of Merit (CM) experience: for the past 10 years I have successfully prepared students, level Preparatory to level Advanced, for the CM evaluations
- Elected Board Member of the MTAC, San Mateo County Branch since 2016
- President of the San Mateo County Branch of MTAC since August 2022
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