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Name Jenna Reagan Instrument or Instruments Violin, Cello Tell us about your formal education in music. I started playing the violin at age 10. I didn’t start lessons until high school. I knew I wanted to teach music by the time I was in middle school. I really enjoyed helping peers master music. I have a […]
Instrument or Instruments Piano. Tell us about your formal education in music. I attended Oberlin Conservatory of Music for my Bachelor’s degree, and the University of Arizona for my Master of Music degree. Tell us about your professional performance experience. I have performed in various orchestras and chamber ensembles throughout my career. I have had […]
Ashley Martin, Voice Tell us about your formal education in music. My freshman year of college I studied Vocal Performance at Spelman College in Atlanta, GA before transferring to University of Arizona and graduating with a Bachelors in Music Education with an emphasis in voice/choral music. My education in music has led me to being […]
Your Name: Shiho Takeda Tell us about your formal education in music. B.M Piano Performance at University of Arizona Tell us about your professional performance experience. I have collaborated with many instrumentalists and played for church services. As soloist, I performed Carnival of the animals by Saint-Saëns with SASO (and appeared KGUN 9 playing part […]
Tell us about your formal education in music. In 6th grade I joined the stage band in elementary school. I played snare drum, tympani drum, and crash cymbals. In 7th grade I began private lessons on the drum kit, and soon I was first chair drum kit in the jazz band at school, we […]
Aaron Hultstrand, Guitar What instruments/classes do you teach at Allegro? Guitar, Bass, and I guess ukulele now? Tell us about your formal education in music. I studied classical guitar at the University of Arizona and Arizona Western College. Tell us about your professional performance experience. I’ve played in just about every kind of band you […]
Cara Parry, Piano Tell us about your formal education in music. I’ve been taking piano lessons since I was eight years old. I went through a couple of teachers growing up, taking little breaks here and there because of my family’s budget. When I was 20, I received my Associates in Music at Pima Community […]
David’s 2013 Teacher of the Year Presentation: 1. Dialogue with other teachers. • Try things you haven’t done before. • Gauge reactions and interest. • Be open to new ideas and other methods. 2. Follow through with promises to students. • If you say you will have a piece ready by next lesson, […]
1. I lived and taught piano in Germany for 1 1/2 years. I also got to visit Vienna, Austria and see the homes of Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert. 2. Cappuccino is very important to me. 3. Brahms is my favorite composer…I never get tired of playing and listening to his music! 4. I always […]
1. I am originally from Colombia (South America). I was born in Pereira, which is the capital of the state where most coffee comes from. 2. I have a preference for artsy movies. My favorites are Amelie, Youth without Youth, and The Fountain. 3. I like ballroom dancing. Last summer, I took an intensive course […]
