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 $100/$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.
Assistants:
Homework:
Up to 4 Hours Week
Billable Cycle Monthly:
0.5
Admin Tier:
Not Set
Admin Fee:
$0, Term Total = $0
Class Fee:
$100.00
Supply Fee:
$25.00
Private Lessons (Piano): Laurie
Ages 5yr-19yr+
Dalen, Laurie
Floating
Music
- Private Lessons
Schedule:
Not Set
Description:
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.
Assistants:
Homework:
Up to 3 Hours Week
Billable Cycle Monthly:
0.5
Class Fee:
$0.00
Supply Fee:
$35.00
Private Lessons (Piano): Laurie Dalen
Ages 5yr-18yr
Dalen, Laurie
Fall 2023
Music
- Private Lessons
Schedule:
Tuesday - Practice Room C - 111: 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Tuesday - Practice Room C - 111: 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Tuesday - Practice Room C - 111: 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Tuesday - Practice Room C - 111: 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Tuesday - Practice Room C - 111: 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Tuesday - Practice Room C - 111: 4:00 pm - 4:15 pm
Wednesday - Practice Room C - 111: 11:30 am - 11:59 am
Wednesday - Practice Room C - 111: 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Wednesday - Practice Room C - 111: 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Wednesday - Practice Room C - 111: 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Wednesday - Practice Room C - 111: 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Description:
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.
Faber Piano Adventures Lesson, Technique and Performance books, according to appropriate level.
Focused practice 20 min/day ages 5-7 and 30 min/day ages 8+.
A parent is required to be present and observe lessons for children ages 10 and under, and to provide guidance during home practice time.
Assistants:
Homework:
Up to 3 Hours Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
0.5
Admin Tier:
Private
Admin Fee:
$0, Term Total = $0
Class Fee:
$0.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
Private Lessons (Piano): Mariah
Ages 4yr
Connor, Mariah
Floating
Music
- Private Lessons
Schedule:
Not Set
Description:
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!
Requirements:
None
Assistants:
None
Homework:
Up to 2 Hours Week
Billable Cycle Monthly:
1
Class Fee:
$90.00
Supply Fee:
$18.00
Private Lessons (Piano): Mariah Connor
Ages 5yr-13yr
Fall 2023
Music
- Private Lessons
Schedule:
Monday - Practice Room A - 107: 10:30 am - 10:59 am
Monday - Practice Room A - 107: 11:00 am - 11:29 am
Monday - Practice Room A - 107: 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Monday - Practice Room A - 107: 2:30 pm - 2:59 pm
Tuesday - Practice Room A - 107: 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Tuesday - Practice Room A - 107: 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Tuesday - Practice Room A - 107: 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Wednesday - Practice Room A - 107: 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Wednesday - Practice Room A - 107: 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Wednesday - Practice Room A - 107: 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Thursday - Practice Room A - 107: 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Thursday - Practice Room A - 107: 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Friday - Practice Room A - 107: 1:30 pm - 2:50 pm
Description:
Welcome! I'm Mariah Connor, I'm 20 years old and graduated from Firmly Planted in 2021. I look forward to the opportunity of sharing my love of music with your students ages 5-14. I've been playing piano for 10 years and teaching piano lessons at Firmly Planted for 4 years. I recently graduated from Portland Bible College with an Associate in Church Music. Piano lessons are 30 minutes long and will be held on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 10-3pm. Students will learn a variety of songs, theory, sight reading, playing by ear and worship songs.
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. 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!
Hi! My name is Natalie Schoenborn. I am a violist who studied violin for 10 years before deciding to focus on viola. In other words - I play two instruments but viola is the one I most enjoy performing! I have a Bachelor of Music degree with a double major in Viola Performance and Music Education and have taught both violin and viola lessons for a number of years. I enjoy teaching a wide range of ages and skill levels and aim to meet each of my students where they are to help them reach their goals! No previous musical experience is required for these lessons, though I do teach intermediate and advanced players as well. Please feel free to reach out to me either on Slack or via email (ngschoenborn@gmail.com) if you have any questions about lessons. The cost is $30 per half hour lesson each week or $50 per full hour lesson (due before the start of each lesson). Lessons are individually scheduled with the teacher.
Requirements:
The student must own or be able to rent a violin or viola (please contact the teacher for recommendations if unsure). This instrument must at least be basically maintained (4 strings installed, a working bow, etc.) and regularly tuned at home by the student or parent. - The student must bring sheet music or book(s) to lesson every time and is responsible for purchasing these materials, as needed (the teacher will provide handouts, scale fingerings, etc. but will not provide books and published pieces of music). As a private lesson teacher, I am open to working based on each individual student's interest or out of a book the student has previously used. However, if the student is just beginning my default will be to use Essential Elements Book 1. - The student must either (1) consistently bring a paper notebook to lessons (this is for the teacher or student to take notes) or (2) commit to regularly logging onto a Google Doc to reference the teacher's notes during daily practice time. - Regular, consistent practice is expected (minimum 4-6 days per week). Practice time varies according to the age/level of the student (and the amount of progress desired!). 15 minutes per day for a beginner just starting out is fine, but 30 or more minutes a day is required for all other skill levels. The teacher may request that a practice journal be kept. - If the student is late for a lesson or there is a no-show (missed lesson without communication before the day of the lesson, except in case of dire emergency or unpredictable illness), the cost of the lesson will still be charged and no make-up lesson time will be given.
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
0.5
Admin Tier:
Private
Admin Fee:
$0, Term Total = $0
Class Fee:
$30.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
Private Lessons (Violin-Suzuki) Scott
Ages 3yr-19yr+
Belleri, Scott
Spring 2025
Music
- Instrumental
Schedule:
Not Set
Description:
Welcome to my studio! More information is available at my website: www.triadmusic.studio/scott-belleri-violin-studio
Lessons for beginners through the end of Book 1 should be 30 minutes per week. Group lessons are not necessary for for the initial phase, but you are welcome to begin them as soon as your child is ready. Book 2 Students are asked to register for 45 minuet lessons, and Book 4 and up should be enrolled in 1 hour lessons. Daily practice duration should be equivalent to the lesson length for each level.
Requirements:
Expectations for Suzuki Families:
•Daily practice with your child is essential for success. Please find a consistent daily time that works for your family.
•Please plan to arrive to your lesson five minutes early, and get the instrument ready while the previous student is finishing up their lesson.
•Please bring a notebook to the private lesson.
•Daily listening to the Suzuki recording of the student’s current book is expected. This one is easy—all you have to do is hit play! Passive listening (while eating, playing etc) is absolutely fine. Please decide on a regular time to do this.
•Weekly attendance of group lesson is required. If my group lesson times do not work for your family, I have other options for group lesson times that I can refer you to. More advanced students have the option of joining MYS, PYP or other youth orchestra.
•Participation in periodic recitals is expected. It is an opportunity for students to share and celebrate their progress in a supportive environment.
PRIVATE LESSONS - Voice. Improve singing and musicianship. Learn how to use your voice in a healthy way. Learn how to prepare for auditions.
Book 1 Lesson $80 / Book 10 Lessons $725 / Book 5 Lessons $375 - Lessons are 1hr
NOTE: Class Fee section states price per lesson
Requirements:
Bring music you are currently working on or want to work on. Plan to practice 30 minutes each day.
Assistants:
Homework:
Up to 4 Hours Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Private
Admin Fee:
$0, Term Total = $0
Class Fee:
$80.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
Private Lessons (Voice): Jennifer
Ages 8yr-19yr+
Faulkner, Jennifer
Fall 2024
Music
- Private Lessons
Schedule:
Not Set
Description:
Hello! My name is Jennifer Faulkner. I welcome this wonderful 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!
Details: Lesson length is 30 for $110 per month; 45 minutes long $155 per month. Voice lessons use a mixed-voice approach (as opposed to a strictly classical approach). The following will be covered: vocal care and anatomy, breathwork, voice placement in the mask (face), ear and pitch training, along with theory and sight reading. Students will apply weekly vocal exercises to pieces they are working on.
BIO: I offer a lifetime of music education, performance, worship leading, and private teaching experience. I received a BA in Sacred Music from Simpson College, where I trained with excellent San Francisco musicians. I've taught private lessons for over 32 years, homeschooled my children, taught at a Christian preschool, and have worked in the public education system as a Paraprofessional in Special Ed and Kindergarten . I am a licensed KiddyKeys Preschool Music program teacher and have taught at various Camas/Vancouver preschools. One of my most challenging and rewarding music teaching experiences was creating and implementing a school wide music education and choral program for a private Christian School.
Requirements:
1. Ages: Starting at 8 for beginning voice 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 access to a computer, phone, or CD player to for practice, along with a private place to work on vocal skills and songs. 6. Parental or sibling help and support. 7. Willingness to perform at end of year recital (or other pre-arranged option). 8. Ability to purchase curriculum as recommended by teacher.
Assistants:
Homework:
Up to 3 Hours Week
Billable Cycle Monthly:
0.5
Admin Tier:
Not Set
Admin Fee:
$0, Term Total = $0
Class Fee:
$110.00
Supply Fee:
$25.00
Private Lessons (Voice): Jennifer
Ages 8yr-19yr+
Faulkner, Jennifer
Spring 2025
Music
- Private Lessons
Schedule:
Not Set
Description:
Hello! My name is Jennifer Faulkner. I welcome this wonderful 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!
Details: Lesson length is 30 for $100 per month; 45 minutes long $150 per month. Voice lessons use a mixed-voice approach (as opposed to a strictly classical approach). The following will be covered: vocal care and anatomy, breathwork, voice placement in the mask (face), ear and pitch training, along with theory and sight reading. Students will apply weekly vocal exercises to pieces they are working on.
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 at a Christian preschool, and have worked in the public education system as a Paraprofessional in Special Ed and Kindergarten . I am a licensed KiddyKeys Preschool Music program teacher and have taught at various Camas/Vancouver preschools. One of my most challenging and rewarding music teaching experiences was creating and implementing a school wide music education and choral program for a private Christian School.
Requirements:
1. Ages: Starting at 8 for beginning voice 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 access to a computer, phone, or CD player to for practice, along with a private place to work on vocal skills and songs. 6. Parental or sibling help and support. 7. Willingness to perform at end of year recital (or other pre-arranged option). 8. Ability to purchase curriculum as recommended by teacher.