3303 Caminito Eastbluff, Unit 175, La Jolla CA, 92037
Instruments:Organ, Piano
Styles:Classical, Kids
Levels:Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Experience:32 years
Rate:$60 / hr
Personal Statement
Through a variety of activities, students child become independent music makers, able to learn new pieces of music on their own. It’s fun – and has lots of benefits! Self-esteem, concentration, confidence, responsibility, problem solving, goal setting, coordination and self-discipline improve as a result of studying a keyboard instrument. Highlights of music lesson activities include: a comprehensive approach which includes learning songs to perform, technique, theory, listening skills, and training in effective practice techniques; music in a variety of styles and from a variety of periods; opportunities for students to share their musical gifts and talents at local retirement and assisted living communities, in worship services, and other settings; student recitals; opportunities to participate in Sonata Contest, Bach Festival, and other competitions and scholarship auditions throughout the year.
Education / Training
B.A. in music, San Diego State University, with highest honors and distinction in the field. Extensive graduate work in keyboard pedagogy, San Diego State University. Colleague’s Certificate, the American Guild of Organists. D.H. Baldwin Fellowship, 1986.
Leslie is an active member of the San Diego branch of Music Teachers Association of California. She has served on the board of the San Diego chapter of the American Guild of Organists in many capacities, was Dean from 2001-2003, and co-chaired the 1999 Regional Convention. Currently she chairs the San Diego AGO Education Committee and serves as editor for the chapter newsletter. Leslie served as director of National AGO’s Committee on Regional Conventions from 2002 – 2005 and now serves on the Committee on Regional Competitions for Young Organists. She also holds membership in Choristers Guild, Music Educators National Conference, and the American Choral Directors Association.