Frances Schaefer
| Instrument/Subjects | Piano |
| Location |
My studio is located in a great location convenient to both Durham and Chapel Hill, I am close to 805 Tinkerbell RD, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 |
| Contact Information |
919-942-6536 |
| Accepting Students | Yes, Beginners, Transfer, and Adult students |
| Ages/Levels |
Ages 6 and up, All levels |
| Methods | I use a variety of method books, Bastien Adult Piano Method Books; Faber & Faber Piano Adventures Series; Music Pathways Series, Bianchi, Blickenstaff, Olson; The Music Tree Series, Frances Clark. The choice of method depends on the age and needs of the student. I use a wide variety of supplemental materials, and many collections of repertoire covering classical but also popular and jazz styles. |
| Styles | My approach is primarily classical, but I also embrace other styles according to the interests of the students. |
| Experience | I began teaching as a professional piano teacher in 1981-82, and have taught continuously since then. |
| Other Affiliations |
Chapel Hill Music Teachers Association, NC Music Teachers Association, Music |
| Statement | I love the art of playing the piano, and teaching is not just a job to me, but a vocation. I believe that learning an instrument is a wonderful outlet for expression, creativity, and to develop personally, intellectually, and artistically. My goal is to have the student develop not just as a pianist but as a musician. I am a classically trained musician, and have performed as a soloist and in chamber music concerts. I have played for many years in churches, accompanying solo singers and choirs, and service playing. I have a keen love of jazz, and other styles of music. |
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