I teach private piano lessons from primer levels through level 6, customized to students’ needs, and with a commitment to developing students’ piano playing skills and love for music.
I am a graduate student in music from George Fox University, with a focus on Piano Performance and Music Theory. I use Faber Piano Adventures as the basic curriculum, but encourage students to pursue “favorite” pieces additionally.
Fee is $90/month for 30 minute lessons (young beginners) or $120/month for 45 minute lessons (older beginners or advancing students).
Requirements:
- A piano or keyboard at home for practice
- Faber Piano Adventures Lesson Book
- Theory, Technique & Artistry, and Performance books are not required, but encouraged
- A binder
- Focused practice 20 min/day ages 5-7 and 30 min/day ages 8+
*Parents are encouraged to be present and observe lessons for children ages 10 and under, and to provide guidance during home practice time
Hello! My name is Jennifer Faulkner and I welcome this opportunity to help raise up a new generation of musicians and worshippers at Firmly Planted! I love teaching and do so with creativity, kindness, and FUN! My students and I laugh often at lessons while taking learning seriously! Beginning to Intermediate piano lessons are 30-45 minutes at $110/$150 per month. I incorporate a multi-faceted approach using note-reading, fingering, technique, and ear training. Curriculum is varied and will be determined per student based on age, level of ability, goals of learning, and genre preference. Learning theory through creative games is incorporated at every lesson. Scales, chords and intervals are taught from the beginning with the goal of reading chord charts along with easier note reading. .
BIO: I offer a lifetime of music education, performance, worship leading, and private teaching experience. Armed with a BA in Music from Simpson College (now Simpson University), I've taught private lessons for over 32 years, homeschooled my children, taught 3-year-olds at a Christian preschool, and have worked in the public education system as Special Ed and Kindergarten Paraprofessional. I am a licensed KiddyKeys Preschool Music program teacher and have taught at various Camas/Vancouver preschools. One of my most challenging and rewarding life-time experiences was creating and implementing a school wide music education and choral program for a private Christian School.
Requirements:
1. Age 6 on up, beginning to early intermediate students. 2. Commit to weekly attendance of lessons through May 2025 3. Agree and sign the lesson policy agreement. 4. Must have 3-ring binder with inside pocket, lined paper, and dividers for additional handouts, pencil with eraser and highlighter. 5. Must have daily access to a quality keyboard or piano. 6. Parental or sibling help and support, especially for ages 6-10. 7. Willingness to perform at end of year recital (or other pre-arranged option). 8. Ability to purchase curriculum as recommended by teacher.
Hello! My name is Jennifer Faulkner and I welcome this opportunity to help raise up a new generation of musicians and worshippers at Firmly Planted! I love teaching and do so with creativity, kindness, and FUN! My students and I laugh often at lessons while taking learning seriously! Beginning to Intermediate piano lessons are 30-45 minutes at $110/$150 per month. I incorporate a multi-faceted approach using note-reading, fingering, technique, and ear training. Curriculum is varied and will be determined per student based on age, level of ability, goals of learning, and genre preference. Learning theory through creative games is incorporated at every lesson. Scales, chords and intervals are taught from the beginning with the goal of reading chord charts along with easier note reading. .
BIO: I offer a lifetime of music education, performance, worship leading, and private teaching experience. Armed with a BA in Music from Simpson College (now Simpson University), I've taught private lessons for over 32 years, homeschooled my children, taught 3-year-olds at a Christian preschool, and have worked in the public education system as Special Ed and Kindergarten Paraprofessional. I am a licensed KiddyKeys Preschool Music program teacher and have taught at various Camas/Vancouver preschools. One of my most challenging and rewarding life-time experiences was creating and implementing a school wide music education and choral program for a private Christian School.
Requirements:
1. Age 6 on up, beginning to early intermediate students. 2. Commit to weekly attendance of lessons through May 2025 3. Agree and sign the lesson policy agreement. 4. Must have 3-ring binder with inside pocket, lined paper, and dividers for additional handouts, pencil with eraser and highlighter. 5. Must have daily access to a quality keyboard or piano. 6. Parental or sibling help and support, especially for ages 6-10. 7. Willingness to perform at end of year recital (or other pre-arranged option). 8. Ability to purchase curriculum as recommended by teacher.
I teach private piano lessons Levels 1-6, with a commitment to developing students’ piano playing skills and love for music in a nurturing environment. I am a graduate of Prairie Bible College and Pensacola Christian College, with a Level 10 Piano Certificate from Royal Conservatory of Music (Toronto) and over 35 years teaching experience, especially classical and church music. I use Faber Piano Adventures as the basic curriculum, which presents a variety of musical styles through fun pieces and duets with teacher. Additional supplemental “favorite” pieces are encouraged, according to the student’s interest. There are two opportunities a year to perform in recitals. Fee is $95/month for 30 minute lesson (young beginners) or $130/month for 45 minute lesson (older beginners and intermediate).
Requirements:
A piano or keyboard at home for practice.
Focused practice 20 min/day ages 5-7 and 30 min/day ages 8+.
Faber Piano Adventures Lesson, Technique, Performance and Theory books, according to appropriate level.
A parent is required to be present and observe lessons for children ages 10 and under, and to provide guidance during home practice time.
I teach private piano lessons Levels 1-6, with a commitment to developing students’ piano playing skills and love for music in a nurturing environment. I am a graduate of Prairie Bible College and Pensacola Christian College, with a Level 10 Piano Certificate from Royal Conservatory of Music (Toronto) and over 35 years teaching experience, especially classical and church music. I use Faber Piano Adventures as the basic curriculum, which presents a variety of musical styles through fun pieces and duets with teacher. Additional supplemental “favorite” pieces are encouraged, according to the student’s interest. There are two opportunities a year to perform in recitals. Fee is $95/month for 30 minute lesson (young beginners) or $130/month for 45 minute lesson (older beginners and intermediate).
Requirements:
A piano or keyboard at home for practice.
Focused practice 20 min/day ages 5-7 and 30 min/day ages 8+.
Faber Piano Adventures Lesson, Technique, Performance and Theory books, according to appropriate level.
A parent is required to be present and observe lessons for children ages 10 and under, and to provide guidance during home practice time.
Welcome! I look forward to the opportunity of sharing my love of music with your student ages 5-14. I've been playing piano for 9 years, teaching piano lessons at Firmly Planted for 3 years, and am currently majoring in music at Portland Bible College. Piano lessons will be held at the Center on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays between 1-5pm. As a fun way to end the year, all students are welcome to participate in and invite their families to an end of year piano recital I have each year for all my students. This is really an enjoyable time for the students to show what they've learned and for their families to get to watch them perform!
Welcome! I look forward to the opportunity of sharing my love of music with your student ages 5-14. I've been playing piano for 9 years, teaching piano lessons at Firmly Planted for 3 years, and am currently majoring in music at Portland Bible College. Piano lessons will be held at the Center on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays between 1-5pm. As a fun way to end the year, all students are welcome to participate in and invite their families to an end of year piano recital I have each year for all my students. This is really an enjoyable time for the students to show what they've learned and for their families to get to watch them perform!
Welcome! I look forward to the opportunity of sharing my love of music with your student ages 5-14. I've been playing piano for 9 years, teaching piano lessons at Firmly Planted for 3 years, and am currently majoring in music at Portland Bible College. Piano lessons will be held at the Center on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays between 1-5pm. As a fun way to end the year, all students are welcome to participate in and invite their families to an end of year piano recital I have each year for all my students. This is really an enjoyable time for the students to show what they've learned and for their families to get to watch them perform!
My name is Summer St. John, I’m 21 years old and have been teaching piano for almost seven years. I started learning piano at home when I was six, and started taking lessons at age nine. Since then I have not only developed a love for the instrument itself but sharing the things I have learned through private lessons. I teach beginner-intermediate, note-reading, and chord charts, as well as how to play by ear. $25 per 30 min lesson
Requirements:
Students are required to complete each assignment daily as well as a piano/keyboard to practice on at home.
We will be learning about western expansion through the eye of Laura Ingles and the Little House Picture Book series. Each week we will read a Little House Picture Book, learn about life in a simpler time, and do a craft. We will have fun trying out a little "rustic" cooking, (churning butter for example) and complete a pioneer times lap book.
Requirements:
Ability to cut, paste, small handy crafts, and minimal writing.