Rebekah baldwin music
Private Studio and Classes
Private Piano Lessons
Services
Music History Classes
Coming this Fall!
Piano lessons are offered for children and adults, and start with an assessment of student (or student and parent) goals. I will offer input, but in the end, I am here to help you achieve the level and type of musicality that you've chosen. Lessons are then driven by agreed upon short-term and long-term goals.
I believe that there is no one-size-fits all technique when it comes to piano teaching. The only method to which I will subscribe above another is that of learning how my students learn and then constantly adapting to their individual needs. Each first lesson (or lessons if necessary) will include plenty of time to pair the student with an appropriate method, such as Alfred or John Thompson.
I offer classical instruction as well as chord chart reading and improvisation, and will split lesson time to accommodate both if desired. Lessons vary in time based on the student's level.
Beginner-Intermediate Piano: 30 minutes per week
Intermediate-Advanced Piano: 45 minutes per week
Advanced Piano: 60 minutes per week
Students will have enrichment opportunities offered through the Pikes Peak Music Teachers Association available to them throughout the year.
Middle School: Learn the Story
Learn names, stories, and music of selected composers representative of Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, 20th Century, Modern, and World music. Acquire basic knowledge of instruments, theory and performance relevant to the course. No final project. Ability to read music not required.
High School: Listen and Analyze
Learn the names and careers of key composers, rudiments of theory, and knowledge of instruments necessary to understand the progression of music history in the West. Draw and articulate parallels between shifts in musical style, historical events, and philosophical trends. This class format is guided discussion with peers in a group setting. Small final project required (two class periods allotted for project work). Ability to read music not required.
High School: Read, Listen, and Analyze
Learn how to analyze and discuss classical scores with peers. Draw and articulate parallels between style and historical/philosophical context. Final project: One 2-page paper on a discussed score of choice (3 writing periods with teacher-availability included in final month for research, formatting, and questions). Ability to read music required.
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Beginner Violin
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Basics of Theory Class for Kids (depending on interest-level)
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Basics of Theory Class, College Prep (depending on interest-level)