VIP Teachers
“Very Inspiring Piano Teachers”
Susan McDowell
40241
Tel: (502) 873-5228
About Me
I have been teaching for over 40 years throughout the United States. I was a judge for the National Guild of Piano Teachers for 25 years. I enjoy giving workshops to music teacher’s groups on Motivating Students in a studio through projects. I incorporate many activities within the studio to keep the students engaged in learning. The studio does a Christmas Ensemble Recital where the parents participate with their student, sonata festival, fall festival and spring music club federation festival. There is also a Spring recital which affords the opportunity for students to perform solos and duets in a more formal setting. Awards for the year are presented at that time.
Education & Background
Bachelor of Arts, Eastern Kentucky University
Post graduate work in Organ performance at the University of Kentucky; Post graduate work in Piano Pedagogy at the University of Illinois with Dr. William Heiles and Dr. James Lyke; Private study with Dimitri Toufexis, Concert Artist in Residence at Moravian College
What I Teach
Standard Classics as well as contemporary composers and ensemble literature
Ages/Skill Levels Taught
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Adult
My Associations
- Music Teachers National Association
- Kentucky Music Teachers Association
- Greater Louisville Music Teachers Association
- American College of Musicians
- National Federation of Music Clubs
- National Guild of Piano Teachers