Private Full Hour Song Writing Lessons with Eileen (In Studio)

Years of Experience: 35+ Location Options: In Studio Genres: Blues, Jazz, Classical Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Keyboard and Piano Lessons,Vocal Lessons,Song Writing Lessons Overview: Eileen is a 3rd generation musician, coming from a family of jazz musicians, church musicians, studio musicians and producers, performers and teachers. She began playing piano at age 5, and has played for soloists, worship services, university choirs, international tours, and has taught over 300 students in her busy career. As a voice teacher and singer, Eileen's experience and expertise are equally as strong. She has been featured as guest soloist for musicals, oratorios, musical theater, and earned a full scholarship to Southwestern Seminary by being chosen as a part of the 16-voice Consort Singers in Ft. Worth, TX. She provides vocal coaching for students preparing for auditions on the local and national level, and is a recognized preparatory teacher for students entering a Music Major in a number of colleges and universities. In Eileen's own words: Helping my students understand the relationship between the music and the world around them has been my joy and my delight in teaching for the past 30 years. The incredibly positive response and feedback from my students has always been such an encouragement, and seeing their excitement and eager attitudes is something that I have enjoyed from my students from early Elementary ages through adults and Seniors. I have become convinced that my “calling” is to engage and challenge my students, and to help them become knowledgeable and successful in listening to, creating, and truly enjoying music of many styles and eras. So I make use of a variety of teaching resources to pique their interest and to open their minds to many new possibilities. The common denominator in my teaching has always been a striving for excellence. Setting high goals in the selection and use of resources and materials, and in the enabling and encouragement of my students seems to be the best way to build a capable and competent musician. And I am anxious to help my students gain musical and expressive skills that will enhance their lives and enable them to make a positive contribution to their family, their community, and to many others. Eileen and her husband, Scott, have a son and new daughter-in-law (Randy and Jenn) and enjoy traveling, baseball (the Atlanta Braves, of course), and spending time at in Orange Beach, AL on the beautiful Gulf! Formal Education: 1974 ndash; Eileen is a graduate of Shorter College, Rome Georgia, with a Bachelor of Church Music degree with a major in Voice, and Minor n piano and organ. 1974-75 ndash; Eileen did graduate work at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, n Ft. Worth, Texas in Church Music, with concentrations in voice and keyboard. 1979 ndash; Eileen graduated from Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia with a Masters Degree in Music with a Double Emphasis in Vocal Music education and Early Childhood Ed. Private Education: Certification: KinderMusik Levels I, II Musikgargen: Level 1 Grad Training: Dalcroze, Kodaly, Orff methods'' Performing Experience: Voice Major: Sr recital, Choral and oratorio Conducting: Festivals and Choir Camps on state, regional, and national level Experience Teaching: Eileen is a nationally-known clinician, curriculum writer/editor, and leadership trainer in the areas of Music Education and music for Early Childhood. She has recently completed working on "Rehearsals Tools for Teachers", a curriculum resource for teachers, and her publication, ldquo;Choir Startersrdquo;, from Abingdon Press, is a collection of introductory musical activities for young children. She has over 100 articles in print, ranging from curriculum guides for the professional and the volunteer leader, to general teaching methods and materials. 35 years in private teaching (piano and voice) 25+ years in leadership/teacher training 30 years in designing, writing, and editing Music Ed curriculum