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Name: Jodi Jones
Email: jlmusicstudio@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.jjonesmusicstudio.com
Location: Battle Creek, MI

Areas of Study Offered: I teach beginning-advanced level students of all ages. Skills taught include: Performance, Written Theory, Sight Reading, Transposition, Technique, Aural Awareness, Religious/Sacred Performance, Chord Structure, and Hymn Accompaniment.

Musical Education/Teaching Experience: I studied under Kathryn Mix, a certified piano teacher in Hastings, Michigan from 1993-2001. While studying with Kathryn Mix, I was a participant in the National Piano Playing Auditions Guild of Piano Teachers. I have completed all levels in the Michigan Music Teachers Association for Student Achievement Testing. My performances also include the Piano Festivals sponsored by the Battle Creek Area Music Teachers Association.

Part of my training includes studies at the International Academcy of Music in Indianapois, Indiana, where I completed Principles of Harmony and Hymn Improvision. Additional training included Songwriting Skills, Children’s Choirs, Theory Principles, and Choral Training.

I have been an accompanist for churches, schools and weddings. I travelled extensively with Life Action Ministries as a pianist and vocalist.

I am currently a member of Michigan Teachers National Association, MTNA; Michigan Music Teachers Association, MMTA; and Battle Creek Area Music Teachers Association, BCAMTA.

Teaching Philosophy: I believe that music plays an huge part in the life of each student’s education as well as their own self worth. As a music educator, I believe that it is my duty to be prepared with quality instruction to help each student realize his or her own individual potential. Every student can benefit by learning music as it enriches our quality of life! Music Research has shown that the study of music encourages wholesome public interaction, correlates positively with increased math and science aptitudes, verbal memory, and SAT scores, guides and promotes discipline and perseverance. I strongly believe music, as well as other types of art, are necessary if we expect our students to be great thinkers and achievers. Through my love of music, I hope to inspire students and help them realize what a joy it can bring to their every day lives…