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Karen C.
Metairie, LA

Keyboard and Piano Lessons, Orchestral Lessons


Home or Studio or Webcam

35 Years

About Me

I grew up in the New Orleans area around Dixieland, Jazz and the New Orleans Symphony Orchestra and going to performances as a child. The Tulane Summue Lyric Music Theater was very popular then and I had dreams of performing in musicals when I got older. While I was growing up Pete Fountanin, Al Hirt and Doctor John were all performing a lot and making albums to listen to and inspire a young, budding New Orleans artist. I went to Symphony concerts with my schools and concerts in the parks with my parents. I stood on the streets of New Orleans waiting for Pete Fountain's Half Fast Dixieland Marching Band to pass by on Mardi Gras. I was enthralled with music.

Karen C. has over 35 years of music experience in the Metairie area.

Karen C. is proficient in and teaches Keyboard and Piano Lessons, Orchestral Lessons .

Degree and Field of Study:

Master of Music, Performance, piano and woodwindsJanuary 1985
Southeastern Louisiana University
Bachelor of Music, Performance, piano and woodwindsJanuary 1983
Southeastern Louisiana University

Award Name:

Ralph Pottle AwardApril 1980
Southeastern Louisiana University, Music Department

What to expect in my Keyboard and Piano Lessons

Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced

Beginner-Introduction to keyboard-hand and finger placement. Introduction to notes on music staff and notes on keyboard. Introduction to counting. Intermediate-Evaluation of finger and hand placement. Evaluation of proper posture. Reviewing material learned before and introduction to new books and material. Advanced-Evaluation of proper hand and finger placement, and proper posture. Evaluation of sight-reading skills. Performance of prepared material by student of etude and scales. Review of material learned before and introduction to new books and material to be studied.


What to expect in my Orchestral Lessons

Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced

Beginner-Familiarization with instrument-putting together of instrument, proper hand placement, proper finger placement, proper mouthpiece placement and playing of first notes. Beginning to learn to read notes on staff and fingerings of notes. playing level-to include sight-reading, scales and derivatives, and previous material learned. Intermediate-Review of proper putting together of instrument, proper hand and finger placement, proper mouthpiece placement. Analysis of music reading and instrument playing ability. Review of earlier books studied and introduction to new material to be studied. Advanced-Evaluation of music reading and playing ability. Evaluation of sight-reading ability. Review of earlier works and material learned. Introduction to new material to be studied.



Formal Education:

My formal education started as a youngster in the Jefferson Parish public school system. In my junior year of High School I attended the prestigious Loyola University where I studied college music theory and Solfeggio and participated in their band. Next I went to Southeastern Louisiana University where I received my Bachelor of Music degree, with high honors, in woodwind performance after starting out my education there with distinction by winning the Outstanding Freshman in Music Award. I continued my studies there, receiving a Master of Music degree in woodwind performance. One of the highlights of my education at SLU was being under the tutelage of the orchestra conductor, Dr. Robert Weatherly, of the Juliard School of Music. While working on my Masters, Cat Wars a 5 movement solo unaccompanied clarinet piece was composed for me by the acclaimed Composer in Residence, Dr. Stepen Suber.

Private Education:

I was under the guidance of the New Orleans Symphony Orchestra principals while a member of the New Orleans Symphony Youth Orchesta. I studied with the principal clarinetist of the New Orleans Symphony Orchestra, Valerie Witherspoon while I was in high school. When Valerie retired I got some New Orleans blues and jazz training under the guidance of Jack Richard, a professional New Orleans musician. Once I started Southeastern Louisiana University I studied with Walter Barzenick of the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra. While in college I spent a summer under the guidance of Frank Mannino of Frankie Mann’s Orchestra, a popular New Orleans jazz and dance band director. After graduating with my Masters, I started studying with the Principal of the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra and the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra: Steve Cohen. Their perfection in playing and interest in conveying that to me as their student has come down to me in my teaching.

Performing Experience:

I have a long history in performances starting in my teens playing with the New Orleans Symphony Youth Orchestra and the District Honor Bands, and the All-State Honor Bands. I was also a soloist with the Loyola Jazz band while a junior in High School and a soloist with the Riverdale band and SLU bands. I was a soloist with the SLU jazz band playing the original Whiteman band arrangement of Gershwin's the Rhapsody in Blue. I played in the Jefferson Parish Lyric Theater Orchestra and over 15 years with the Columbia Theater Players Orchestra. I’ve continued my playing by playing jobs in the Baton Rouge, Hammond and New Orleans area. I have done studio work for numerous bands including the Dameons and continue to do that work today.

Experience Teaching:

My enthusiasm and interest for teaching music started when I was in the 8th grade. I taught the neighborhood children and members of my family how to play music. I wanted them to experience the thrill and excitement that I experienced when I played. Once I was in High School I started teaching the other students their audition material, helping them to achieve their goals, as I achieved mine. I opened a studio in College, teaching the area high school and junior high school students who wanted to study with the local teacher. I helped them achieve that affection for music and accomplishment that I had growing up encouraging them and guiding them along the way. I also taught at the University in Hammond for two years teaching the University Music majors private lessons as well as chamber ensembles. I enjoy teaching and try to make the learning experience fun as well as challenging. In addition to piano, I can teach clarinet, saxophone, flute, oboe and bassoon.

Age Group Taught:
  • Young Adult Adult Child
Genres Taught:
  • Blues
  • Jazz
  • Classical
Lessons Locations:
  • Your Home
  • Teacher 's Studio
  • Webcam
Availability:
Day Start Time End Time Detailed View
Mon 10:00am 6:00pm View
Tue 12:00pm 6:00pm View
Wed 10:00am 6:00pm View
Thu 10:00am 6:00pm View
Fri 1:30pm 6:00pm View
Sat 11:00am 6:00pm View
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Last updated on 04/24/2020
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Karen C. is willing to travel up to a distance of 15 Miles to teach a lesson in your home.
Points of Interest in Lower Manhattan
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