Are you considering Music Lessons for your child?  If so, you are making a wise choice!  Research today demonstrates how the study of the arts is vital to the intellectual, creative, emotional and social well-being of children.  Reading and math scores are especially favorably affected by music study.  Music students tend to have increased attention spans, less behavioral issues and increased self-confidence.

My musical background and philosophy of  Music Education 

I began my study of music at age five, and have been teaching for over 30 years.  I play piano, keyboards, violin, accordion, and I sing.  (My husband sings and plays cello.) I graduated from Colorado Christian University (formerly Rockmont College).  I have participated in church orchestra, and have served as a church pianist/accompanist over the past twenty-five years.   My professional affiliations include the National Federation of Music Clubs and National Guild of Piano Teachers.  My passion is playing and teaching -- I love it!

I believe we have a creative God who made us in His image and therefore, we are creative beings.  As educators and parents, we are constantly looking for avenues to encourage our children to develop their skills and talents. Music can often serve as a child's path to learn, explore, create and serve.  Though most music students will not become professional musicians, developing the skills and discipline required to learn and communicate through music will add richness to his/her life that will continue well into adulthood.

Adults also benefit from music study as well!  It's never too late to start!

More and more research is showing us how vital studying the arts is to the intellectual, creative, and emotional well being of children. As more and more school systems are dropping the arts from their curriculums, it is important that parents recognize the vital role that music can and should have in our children’s education.  Private music instruction is a way to fill the void.  (For more information please refer to the links page on this website.)

I believe music lessons should be fun.  The curriculum I use is contemporary, fresh, and written alongside students for their insight and feedback.  I include repertoire, theory, technic, flashcards, sight-reading, ear-training, composition, transposition, harmony, duets, accompanist techniques, and contemporary musical styles, as students progress.  Many of these elements are included in the early years of study.  I have found that students love the variety and enjoy feeling they are becoming more musically independent as they progress.

To learn more about my program please call me at 386-438-8260 or on my cell at 407-415-8230, or email me at genie.harris@yahoo.com.  I will be happy to answer any questions you might have.  (References are available upon request.)

Thank you!

Genie Harris