What I tutor:
I tutor
music theory, music analysis, sight singing and ear training (including Kodaly).
Why
I tutor:
I tutor for many reasons:
It is very satisfying;
I enjoy the challenges of communicating with people on a
very personal level;
I constantly learn from all the students with whom I work;
I enjoy helping people interested in improving their understanding
of music theory and application;
I am able to help students better understand the challenges of music analysis and theory at all levels
and improve their grades;
I have been able to perform and study in Austria, Germany, France and the United States and have
learned different approaches and techniques from many different people and teachers.
Where I tutor:
There are two options:
I tutor at my house which is located in
south Kansas City, Missouri between Wornall and Holmes Roads at 128th Street.
I also tutor throughout the Kansas City metro area.
Per hour rates differ depending upon distance to travel. Please contact me to discuss your preference
for tutoring locale and rates.
How I tutor:
I am a very interactive tutor. I ask a lot of questions
and rarely ask rhetorical questions. I challenge students to think and find answers. I
provide students with tools which they can apply themselves and then come to me with further questions. Smart,
self-aware students are able to find solutions themselves most of the time when they have the tools to do so.
When
I tutor:
I encourage students to meet one hour once a week. This has proven to be very effective and produce the
best results. However, if a student cannot afford to do this, I completely understand. Consistency
is very important. If it is one hour or ½ hour, meeting regularly produces excellent results.
Some students schedule sessions on the same day and time each week. Others’
schedules change weekly so we schedule sessions each week as the week arrives.
I
can be contacted for scheduling via email, text message or voice mail.
My schedule tends to change slightly
each week but there are certain slots which do not change. Therefore, I enjoy a lot of diversity and flexibility
working with each of my students to accommodate all of our schedules each week.
