Kathleen W.
Private tutor in Duluth, MN
Education
University of Minnesota, M.A. Music Eduction / Piano Pedagogy, 1995, B.A. Music Ed. 1988. I studied for a year at the American Conservatory of Music, Chicago in Illinois, 1977 - 78. At that time, I had the good fortune to study private piano under Dr. Wilhelmina Pouget, making the total important years with her being a total of twelve. Ongoing studies were all at the collegiate level, and graduate, thereafter.
Experience
Musika ~ Professional Music Instruction Present Private Teaching Specialist via Contract in-home studio / online lessons Duluth, MN PlayWright! '09 - present. Artistic Director / multimedia, piano instruction, music educational method book publication; http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/Wrightly Musicality 2007 - 2012 Piano Teaching Specialist Employing Le Pouget Technique Duluth, MN University of Minnesota Teaching Specialist ~ private piano on both preparatory and collegiate levels; multimedia arts composition and design Duluth, MN Composition and Recordings with notable musicians of the Chicago area. Recitals of Multimedia Arts work done by students at the University of Minnesota were performed at both the Tweed Museum of Art and the Marshall Performing Arts Center, Duluth, MN. Performed and recorded music with the late Hal Russell and the NRG Ensemble Jazz Showcase at the Blackstone Hotel, Chicago, IL; 1984 - 1986 Performed original compositions for the Art Showing Sabbatical of Professor Mark Brueggeman at the University of Wisconsin, 1987 Obtained a minor in dance, studies under James Moore, former director of the Royal Swedish Ballet and front performer of the ABA, 1982 Solo Piano Performance at Fine Arts Building, Chicago, Illinois; Guest Pupil Dr. Wilhelmina Pouget, Professor, American Conservatory of Music. I am very well organized and dedicated to vocation. Excellent communication skills, both written, oral and intuitive. Many successful years of teaching persons of all ages, levels and abilities, as well as establishing a fine rapport with students. I was afforded private piano instruction under Dr. Wilhelmina Pouget, Professor Emeritus of Chicago, former student of Bela Bartok, and world concert pianist. I've launched several pilot projects in multimedia arts, promoted and implemented new programs offered at the preparatory and collegiate levels. I have loved music my entire life and immensely enjoy imparting my knowledge and sensitivity in creative expression with students of all ages. Music, both as a serious classical study, and as improvisational creative play has been my life's work.
Availability
Weekdays in the afternoon, Saturday in the morning
Can Meet
Up to 25 minutes away at my regular hourly rate
Hobbies
My hobbies include reading, film as art, long-distance walking, meditation, philosophy and painting. I've enjoyed writing a few children's books, using water colors for the most part, and touching upon philosophy and basic human kindness. Growing up with a musical family, I've grown accustomed to singing for pleasure, harmonizing and composing music on the piano or digital synthesizer. Our family took many nature walks, so I've an appreciation and love for all things in nature.
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