Night Song Music

Monday, July 25, 2011

hey everybody :)

just wanted to let you know im back in claremore, ok. and teaching violin, viola and piano at claremore music co. {604 w. 8th claremore, ok}

id love to hear from you. my new cell # is 918-639-5210

my email is hannichkalea@gmail.com

Saturday, January 30, 2010

Hey Friends!

Here is my music blog...hope it answers some of your questions and helps you get to know me a little...

I'm waiting on your call...can't wait to meet you and start making music together on our journeys...

My number is - 918-639-5210

Or email me at - hannichkalea@gmail.com

Hannah

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I encourage students to practice what they have learned in their weekly lesson. The practice sessions at home should be five separate times of 20 minutes each session. Repetition of what a student learns in their lesson forms technique (muscle memory) which then allows a student to move forward with the next step at their following lesson. Yet, I understand that sometimes because of various life issues this will not always be accomplished. If this happens, at the next lesson we can go over the same lesson again to refresh it in their memory and help you feel confident to move forward and of course, as always, have fun!!!

Teaching Journey…

I began teaching music ten years ago (when I was sixteen). I have had the opportunity to teach about 225 students piano, violin and viola. I have learned so much from all my students, and we have made many fun memories and created beautiful music together.

I have taken Suzuki teacher training for violin books one and two.

I am Suzuki certified.

I have also taken summer college teacher training classes.

I have learned so much from my sister (also a certified music teacher), and my mom (a certified special education teacher), and from all the teachers that I have been blessed to have studied under through the years.

Music Experiences…

I have had the privilege to play my instruments in many settings and places. I have traveled with my family to about forty states and two countries playing our instruments and singing together. We had a family band made up of violins, violas, cellos, guitars, mandolin, banjo, trumpet, horn, and piano.

We have played in many different settings: churches, retirement homes, community gatherings, weddings, jam sessions, and with and for friends.

I believe music is a gift from God that not only blesses and encourages us, but is a blessing meant to be shared.

I have also recorded some of my music with my sisters and we hope to do more in the future.

Violin…

I began studying the violin at age six. I began my studies with a Suzuki teacher. She taught me focusing on the importance of correct posture and technique. And on developing my ear to be able to repeat music that I heard, to play in tune and with musicality.

At nine I began to study with a new teacher who also taught using the Suzuki ideas. But she also began to teach me to read music and understand the theory behind the music I was making so that I could also use my eyes to learn new songs as well as my ears.

At thirteen I changed teachers again. This teacher worked with me on the importance of a steady rhythm which is the heartbeat behind all music. And on expressing thoughts, feelings, and emotions through my playing. She also opened up a whole new musical world to me through group lessons, music camps and orchestra.

At twenty I began to study with a Russian violinist who gave me a whole new view and understanding on how to practice. She taught me how to break things down into small steps and by mastering each step correctly to build my skills, allowing me to make something beautiful. She showed me how the basics of playing the violin lie in its technique (violin technique being the muscle movements we make).

The last teacher I studied with challenged me to push myself by learning difficult pieces, taking them one note at a time, because each note is important and is part of the story we can tell with our music. He encouraged me to listen more to others’ music and to my own music. He taught that music is a language, like any other language, both written and spoken.

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