Nayner Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I saw this post the other day, but didn't have time to respond. I have a degree in music education. I taught elementary band and vocal/general music before three kids came along. Now I teach private lessons, but never more than ten students. I currently have nine students, counting my girlie. I had a few students when my kids were very little and had a babysitter when I could arrange one. I've been blessed with very understanding families. Some are friends from church and even help out with the kids. I play at church and in a wind ensemble. I feel soooo blessed to be able to play in a wind ensemble(band) that plays challenging music! There is so much I would love to do related to music education... There's been a tugging on my heart to start a children's choir at our church (there hasn't been one in years). I'd also like to start a homeschool band, but I'm not sure there's much interest here. I had intentions of getting a masters, but that won't be happening unless I move next door to a university with a great program, money falls from the sky, and I find extra hours in my day! I'd love to persue a masters in flute or woodwind pedagogy, or elmentary music curriculum specializing in Orff or Kodaly. It's been fun reading all of your posts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nayner Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I saw this post the other day, but didn't have time to respond. I have a degree in music education. I taught elementary band and vocal/general music before three kids came along. Now I teach private lessons, but never more than ten students. I currently have nine students, counting my girlie. I had a few students when my kids were very little and had a babysitter when I could arrange one. I've been blessed with very understanding families. Some are friends from church and even help out with the kids. I play at church and in a wind ensemble. I feel soooo blessed to be able to play in a wind ensemble(band) that plays challenging music! There is so much I would love to do related to music education... There's been a tugging on my heart to start a children's choir at our church (there hasn't been one in years). I'd also like to start a homeschool band, but I'm not sure there's much interest here. I had intentions of getting a masters, but that won't be happening unless I move next door to a university with a great program, money falls from the sky, and I find extra hours in my day! I'd love to persue a masters in flute or woodwind pedagogy, or elmentary music curriculum specializing in Orff or Kodaly. It's been fun reading all of your posts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cellocoffee Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Hi, y'all, I am so excited to know there are so many music talents on this forum. This is Shu-Yi--cellocoffee. I started cello when I was 10, got a doctoral degree in cello performance. I am originally from Taiwan. I maintain a cello studio at home and homeschool two DD. This is my 3rd year of homeschooling. Nice meeting you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violinmom Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Started as a music ed major and switched to violin performance because they required even strings to do all the wind pedagogy and classes. Went on to Masters in violin and then 2 years of Suzuki violin teacher training as well. Right now, I teach, play in a quartet and in some semi-professional orchestras around town. Taking a few lessons now and again with an old professor of mine while his mind is still clear as it's slowly going :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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