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NCTM-- Nationally Certified Teacher of Music. Independent piano teacher since 1977, graduate level courses in Piano Pedagogy at the University of St. Thomas, Music Major from Macalester College, Preschool and Elementary teaching degrees.
Classical piano instruction for students ages six through adult.
Teach original composition and all other areas of music.
Specialties: Independent program for ages 4-6 "Kids on the Keys" since 1984.
Experience
Piano Teacher @ Fern B. Davidson Piano Studio
1977 – Present
Administrator and Teacher @ Fern B. Davidson Piano Studio
September 1977 – Present: Private and group piano lessons available for students ages four through adult in my home studio
Music Teacher @ Concy's Montessori School.
June 2001 – June 2011 (10 years 1 month) Chose and taught songs to children ages 2-1/2 through six, four days a week. Transposed, composed, improvised on piano while singing with them. Prepared the children and performed with them in annual music performances.
Education
University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN
Masters degree courses, Piano Pedagogy & Performance 1998 - 2000
Completed masters degree coursework in Intermediate and Advanced Teaching Techniques, Performance Practices (style and interpretation of music from 18th century to the present) and Keyboard Literature
Macalester College
Music Major 1990
Music Core Concentration/Elementary Education certification, Liberal Arts 1966-1970
I studied at ICU (International Christian University) during my Junior year of college, learning the Japanese language and music as well as completing general coursework. I learned to play the Japanese Koto (floor harp) as well.
Activities and Societies :
Canadian-American Conference, Festival Choir, Music work-study contract
Present
Musical Interests :
Musical Interests :
Teaching piano to students of all ages, Music Composition, Early Childhood Education, Japanese Koto-floor Harp
Other Interests:
Other Interests:
Dance, yoga; Indoor and outdoor gardening; Reading
Honors & Awards :
Honors & Awards :
1994 MMTF Honored Teacher
2007, 2009, 2021, 2022 : MMTA Teacher Duet composition winner
Organizations :
Organizations :
MMTA (Minnesota Music Teachers Association)--Ensemble Fest and Early Childhood Chair, Adjudicator, Workshop presenter
MMTF (Minnesota Music Teachers Forum)--Adjudicator, Composition group, Piano Performance group
Chain of Lakes Music Club--Past President, Secretary and Judge Recruiter; Site Administrator
SW Minneapolis Local Club--Past President and Secretary
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