Our Instructors
Our mission as music teachers is to provide students with a well-rounded music education so that they can enjoy the benefits of music-making throughout their lives.
Our teachers have both post-secondary music degrees and pedagogical training. They are knowledgeable about specific instrumental techniques necessary for healthy and artistic playing, general musical concepts and musicianship, and student-centered teaching and learning approaches.
Miss Bridget
I believe in the following maxim: first teach the student, next teach the music, and finally teach the instrument. As such, I focus on the strengths, needs, and goals of each learner and aim to develop well-rounded musicianship skills alongside healthy and artful instrumental technique.
I have over 20 years of experience as an educator. In addition to teaching private lessons, I have served as a church musician, youth choir director, handbell ensemble director, and classroom music teacher in the Chicagoland area.
Education
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B.A. - Music (University of Notre Dame)
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M.S.Ed. (Northwestern University)
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Ed.D. (University of Illinois at Chicago)
Licensure
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Licensed Preschool-Grade 12 Music Teacher (State of Illinois)
Pedagogical Training
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Dalcroze Education Training (DePaul University)
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Kodály Concept Training (DePaul University)
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Orff-Schulwerk Approach Training (DePaul University)
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The Art of Teaching Theory: Levels 5-8 (The Royal Conservatory of Music)
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Ward Method Training (Catholic University of America)
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World Music Drumming Training (University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee)
Email pebbleandstonemusicstudio@gmail.com to schedule a lesson!