Essie's Music Lessons (Piano, Vocal)

Years of Experience: 40 Location Options: In Studio, In Home Genres: Rock, Blues, Classical, Country, Pop Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult, Under 6 Years Instruments Taught: Keyboard and Piano Lessons,Vocal Lessons Overview: Essie has always loved music and began playing piano at age 5. She graduated from Boston University with a degree in Music Education and went on to get her Master of Music degree from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. During her teaching career, Essie has had many memorable experiences with both her public school and private music students. High points have included her madrigal singers, show choir and vocal jazz group opening the Shrewsbury International Music Festival in the UK; winning first place at the International Music Festival in San Francisco; her choirs and soloist being invited to perform at the JFK Center of Performing Arts; and having private voice and piano students perform for hundreds while singing the National Anthem or competing and placing in numerous local and national talent shows. Essie believes every student is unique, and teachers are blessed with opportunities to develop those unique talents. In so doing, they make positive and significant differences in their students’ lives. She looks forward to developing new talent in GA, and hopes you will give her the chance to help you reach your goal and become the best “You” you can possibly become. Formal Education: Bachelor of Music Education with piano minor, Boston University; Master of Music, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL Music therapy training, Michigan State University Private Education: Attended numerous workshops, seminars, and master classes sponsored by colleges and Music Educators National Conference that focused on voice, piano, theory, and choral conducting. Performing Experience: Performed as accompanist for several large choral groups from 1; conductor for numerous choral groups from 1. Experience Teaching: Taught elementary school music and served as music supervisor in MI from 1963 to 1969; high school music department chair from 1 in Chicago; taught high school music from 1983 to 2000 in CA. Presently hold CA Professional Clear Music Credential for K-12. Owner and instructor for It's All About Music Academy in Southern CA from 2010 through 2017. -Education- Degree: Bachelor of Music Education with minor in piano School: Boston University, Boston, MA Dates: 1959-1963 Degree: Master of Music School: Northwestern University, Evanston, IL Dates: 1973-04 -Awards- Name:California State Educator of the Year Institution:California League of Middle Schools Awarded:2003-04 -Reviews- Name: Latoya White Date: 2018-09-06 13:37:40 Title: Good Lesson Body: Very engaging with my 3 year old twins Name: Traci Pollet Date: 2019-08-27 17:22:55 Title: Very Pleased! Body: Ms. Essie is a patient and encouraging teacher. She knows how to identify my daughters strengths and areas for growth and keep her moving forward with all of it. My daughter and I are very pleased with Ms. Essie's method of teaching music! Name: Joy Ludwig Date: 2021-01-16 14:16:01 Title: Essie is awesome Body: Essie takes a personal approach and is always prepared for our lessons. She has been a real blessing as I explore my gift of singing