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Valerie
- Rate 810 GHS
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Experienced tutor in Piano in Wilmington, Valerie offers private lessons tailored to your needs.
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About Valerie
valeriebaileymusic.blogspot.com
REVIEW: Melanie January 11, 2022
“Valerie truly is the best piano teacher ever! I took piano when I was my children’s age, so I have a reference. I have two daughters and they have taken piano with Valerie for 5 years. My kids started when they were 6 years old. They have transformed into great pianist. Valerie’s approach to teaching is with gentle and honest instruction. She is warm, funny and good at what she does. She is professional and experienced in all things music. She deserves 6 out of 5 stars in our book! Start your lessons today!”
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Hi there! My name is Ms. Valerie! I'm a certified music teacher that loves to see a person grow in their love and ability for music. I feel it is so important for students to have a relaxed and wonderful experience with music and performing. My approach is simple and fun and understandable for the young mind. Lessons are a time where students can discover that music is fun and enjoyable to learn and experience!
LESSON DETAILS
Lessons take place in person in my studio in Stanton, Delaware or enjoyed virtually so you can take lessons, well -- anywhere! ;)
HOURS
My studio is open Mondays-Thursdays 9am-9pm
PRICING
Payment is collected monthly at the first lesson of the month.
*Be sure to mention current promotion:
CURRENT PROMOTION:
$35 /30 minute lesson for first 4 lessons
for new students. Then bumps to $40/30 minute lesson.
RECITALS!
Yes! Recitals! They are the highlight of the year for me and my students. I offer two fun-filled recitals each school year so students have a chance to showcase their talent in front of a live audience. My approach is fun and low-pressure so kids feel comfortable to have fun and have a positive experience on stage. Other than a small fee to cover the recital hall rental, recitals are included in the price of lessons.
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FACEBOOK
Search for:
Valerie Bailey Music Official
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Check out my Facebook page to connect and see more pictures of our fun recitals!
*NOTE: I was having technical difficulty with my original Facebook page: “Valerie Bailey Music” ☹️… so I started a new page! 😄
You can still see pictures on the original Facebook page, but to connect with me and see current posts, refer to my new page. 😉
CONTACT ME HERE ☺️
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or leave a message in my contact form on this website or message me on my Facebook page!
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REVIEWS
Here are just a few reviews that some of my sweet students and parents gave me on another lesson platform. ;)
Theodore August 31, 2023
Valerie is engaging and enthusiastic. My daughter is a beginner and loves taking lessons with her.
Marie February 10, 2023
Valerie was very patient with me. She is an excellent instructor!
Magi January 29, 2023
Our daughter loved working with Valerie! Valerie's teaching style was supportive, nurturing, and always positive. We always looked forward to her lessons, and we were very pleased with our daughter's progress.
Ellie January 17, 2022
Really patient and supportive with kids! Great communication ahead of time - we had everything ready for a virtual lesson and it worked almost as seamlessly as in person. We could see improvements after just one lesson.
Melanie January 11, 2022
Valerie truly is the best piano teacher ever! I took piano when I was my children’s age, so I have a reference. I have two daughters and they have taken piano with Valerie for 5 years. My kids started when they were 6 years old. They have transformed into great pianist. Valerie’s approach to teaching is with gentle and honest instruction. She is warm, funny and good at what she does. She is professional and experienced in all things music. She deserves 6 out of 5 stars in our book! Start your lessons today!
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Curriculum & Goals
For piano lessons, I generally like to use Alfred Publishing Lesson Books and Faber & Faber supplemental books. However, I think it's important for students to also pick songs they like from genres they enjoy. I like to use musicnotes.com quite a bit where we can download individual songs that interest the student and are at their level. For vocal lessons, it will all depend on the age of the student and the genre their interested in. My go-to books generally include a warm up / instructional book and a songbook that provides online accompaniments. We may also use a book that focuses in on music theory and/or solfeggio singing (ear training). We will also get familiar with the piano/keyboard, so it's possible we may use sheet music or a basic piano book, but this is optional.
Every student is on his/her own music journey so I don't have an absolute cookie-cut approach, but here are some general goals we aim for:
Within 3-6 months, we'll begin discovering how to read music and understand the language of it. We'll learn how to play/sing some of your favorite songs and learn some that you might not know. We'll discover what you really want to learn and achieve through taking lessons, and we'll work toward those goals!
For the intermediate piano student, we will begin understanding basic Music Theory and scales and will even take a look at how chord symbols work. Soon, you'll be learning how to accompany yourself and others! For singers, we'll learn about vocal techniques, breathing, getting your best vocal sound and discovering how to take a song to its potential! We'll also learn performance techniques, how to work with a microphone, have a great stage presence in front of a live audience and begin learning how to read music and even get familiar with the piano keyboard! For all my students, it's a journey that is exciting, unique to each individual, and one we will embark on together!
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More About Me & My Studio
With 20+ years of teaching privately, experience teaching publicly in elementary school music classrooms, enjoying several years as a certified Kindermusik (preschool music) teacher, and a school year teaching with VSA arts of Delaware (teaching music to those with disabilities), I find it thrilling to see a person of any age & background grow and blossom in their passion for music!
In addition to being a teacher, I am also a singer/songwriter and enjoy performing with my husband in local coffee shops, restaurants and churches. I am also a member of a local professional caroling group called Yuletide Singers of Wilmington, Delaware which performs seasonally in places like corporate functions and country clubs. My history for performing stretches back, though, to my years as a puppeteer/children's performer, touring with a team doing school assemblies and evening family performances. I'm always excited to bring my understanding and experience with performance to my students!
My studio is in a safe, family-friendly home & smoke-free environment. We also having a loving feline member in our family... a beautiful, orange tabby named Jennifurr. She is warm and friendly. You may or may not see her.
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Lessons are enjoyed in a dedicated music room; keyboard (full-size with weighted keys and sustain pedal)
And as a side note, because I work with children, I always keep a background check on file.
So! What do you say?
Shall we START THE MUSIC? :)
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Piano lessons offered by Valerie are tailored to each student's needs and level. Lessons can also be held online. Lessons are also available in Wilmington. The first lesson is free to define learning goals and methodology.
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- 810 GHS
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- 5h: 4050 GHS
- 10h: 8100 GHS
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- GHS810/h
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