Rachel began her classical musical training at the age of six using a traditional method and later switched to the Suzuki method. She began teaching privately prior to college and throughout her undergraduate studies in the Dayton-Cincinnati area. Rachel currently holds the position, Lecturer of Piano and teaches applied piano lessons and group keyboard classes at Franklin College in Franklin, Indiana. She also maintains an in-home private studio. Her students have won both local and international competitions and been accepted into collegiate level music programs with scholarships. She has taught for numerous music studios in the Indianapolis area including the Indianapolis Suzuki Academy, Legacy Music Studios, and Butler Community Arts School. Rachel has completed her training in Every Child Can with Sally Gross at the Chicago Suzuki Institute, Suzuki Piano School Book 1 with Marilyn Andersen, and Suzuki Piano School Book 2 with Gail Lange at the Institute Suzuki Montréal. Rachel is a member of the Indiana Piano Teacher Guild and serves on the committee. Rachel is also a member of the Music Teacher National Association.
Rachel believes it is very important to share the gift of music with students of all ages and all backgrounds.
Rachel believes it is very important to share the gift of music with students of all ages and all backgrounds.
Repertoire Resources:
Piano Suzuki Book 1
Piano Suzuki Book 2
Piano Suzuki Book 3
Piano Suzuki Book 4
Piano Suzuki Book 5
Piano Suzuki Book 6
Piano Suzuki Book 7
Music Theory Resources:
Fundamentals of Piano Theory Prep Level
Fundamentals of Piano Theory Level 1
Fundamentals of Piano Theory Level 2
Fundamentals of Piano Theory Level 3
Fundamentals of Piano Theory Level 4
Fundamentals of Piano Theory Level 5
Fundamentals of Piano Theory Level 6
Fundamentals of Piano Theory Level 7
Fundamentals of Piano Theory Level 8
Fundamentals of Piano Theory Level 9
Fundamentals of Piano Theory Level 10
Other Resources:
The Perfect Wrong Note
Beyond the Music Lesson
The Great Pianists
Piano Suzuki Book 1
Piano Suzuki Book 2
Piano Suzuki Book 3
Piano Suzuki Book 4
Piano Suzuki Book 5
Piano Suzuki Book 6
Piano Suzuki Book 7
Music Theory Resources:
Fundamentals of Piano Theory Prep Level
Fundamentals of Piano Theory Level 1
Fundamentals of Piano Theory Level 2
Fundamentals of Piano Theory Level 3
Fundamentals of Piano Theory Level 4
Fundamentals of Piano Theory Level 5
Fundamentals of Piano Theory Level 6
Fundamentals of Piano Theory Level 7
Fundamentals of Piano Theory Level 8
Fundamentals of Piano Theory Level 9
Fundamentals of Piano Theory Level 10
Other Resources:
The Perfect Wrong Note
Beyond the Music Lesson
The Great Pianists
Recommended Digital Pianos:
Roland FP-30 Digital Piano
Yamaha P-125 88-key Weighted Action Digital Piano
Purchase New and Used Acoustic Pianos:
https://www.pianosolutions.net
Roland FP-30 Digital Piano
Yamaha P-125 88-key Weighted Action Digital Piano
Purchase New and Used Acoustic Pianos:
https://www.pianosolutions.net
