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Angelica Prado-Stern, NCTM: BM in Piano Performance, MEd in Educational Psychology
623-810-4551 * msangie@cox.net * Avondale, Az (107th and Thomas)
My studio values and stresses respect and honesty and expects those involved to work at a high level of excellence, creativity, sharing and self-esteem in order to provide high quality private piano instruction.
Instruction:
Private lessons will be held weekly for 45 minutes. Theory, technique, and repertoire concepts will be covered in the lesson. There will be planned opportunities to cover concepts in sight playing, ear training, ensemble, composition and music appreciation through out the year .
Curriculum:
The instructor will design a curriculum suited for the student’s level of proficiency. Materials frequently used: Keyboard Gymnastics, Arizona Study Program, Faber: Piano Adventure Series, Hal Leonard, and Keith Snell Repertoire Series.
Tuition and Fees:
Monthly tuition is $110/month for a 45- minute weekly lesson. It does not include materials. Payment of tuition is due before the 10th of each month.
A monthly statement, which includes tuition/itemized materials, fees, and dates of upcoming events etc, will be mailed before the 1st of the month.
All students will be assessed annually a non-refundable studio fee of $40 at time of enrollment to secure a lesson time with the studio
Refer to the Studio Policy for further information on studio guidelines.
Studio Goals
The goals of Angelica’s Piano Studio are to provide a positive professional attitude and a nurturing supportive environment suitable for learning and the enjoyment of music. Lesson programs are designed to meet specific needs of each student. This includes a balance of theory, functional playing, sight playing, ear training, and incorporating a variety of musical styles appropriate to the student’s level of proficiency, individual interest and learning style. Students will be encouraged to participate in programs designed to further these goals, such as recitals, festivals and adjudications. Studio recitals and other performance opportunities are available through out the year and are offered for the benefit of all students (Keyboard Gymnastics, PMTA Events, Fall and Spring Studio Recitals). The studio assures the continuing development of the highest quality of all phases of musicianship in the student, the establishment of good study habits and concentration, which will carry over to all learning situations. And the added benefit of an enjoyable experience of making music at the piano individually and/or with others.
About Angelica
Angelica M. Prado-Stern, raised in Miami, Florida, started taking lessons at age 7. She studied piano through grade school, and like most young pianist aspired to be a musician. She moved to Tucson, Az in 1987 to pursue her music studies. In 1990, she was awarded an accompanying scholarship to Northern Arizona University, where she earned a Bachelor in Piano Performance and gained teaching experience through the Preparatory School of Music. During her Prep School experience, Angelica discovered her strong interest in teaching. Upon her graduation in 1994, she moved to Phoenix and joined the faculty at Music Works Academy, where she worked for 10 years. During her time at Music Works Academy, she taught on average 55 students per week, and gained experience in teaching a variety of ages and skill levels, managing and maintaining a private music studio, and developing student curriculums. In 2005, Angelica received her Masters in Educational Psychology from Arizona State University, where she focused on learning through the lifespan, and self-regulation as it applies to piano instruction, and in 2008 earned her certification of National Certified Teacher of Music from The Music Teacher's National Association. She opened her private piano studio in 2005. She is currently a member of the Phoenix Music Teacher’s Association, where she is serving in the Ensemble Committee and chairperson for the national certification program She has studied piano with Carol Rhodes, Dr. Frank Scott, Gene Pickens, and is currently studying with Stella Saperstein, The Russian Piano Method. In addition, Angelica has studied the Alexander Technique with Harriet Harris and body mechanics with Terri Roach of Body Stabilization.
Angelica believes that her job as a teacher is to expose student’s to a variety of music and musical styles, to teach them about the process of making and interpreting music, and to provide skills in order for them to become mature self-directed creative individuals.