Teaching Background
As an educator, Dr. Shepard has experience from early childhood development to higher education, including faculty positions at the university level. In addition to helping students achieve consistent goals and progress positively, she is interested in working to help the modern musician find proactive roles in their communities, meeting needs and creating opportunities for all.
Teaching Philosophy (last updated November 23)
Lesson Info
Lesson options
Lessons are available in 30 minute, 45 minute and 60 minute lengths. The length of lesson is evaluated based on each student’s age, level, and goals. I am currently located in Lighthouse Point, Florida, but am available to teach virtually. I have taught many different students with varying needs and schedules and there is almost always a way to make unique situations and goals work. For example, I have taught towards specific goals (learning a a favorite piece or genre) as well as working around busy work and extra-curricular schedules. Please be in contact with any or all questions.
Students
With nearly ten years of teaching and coaching experience, I have worked and enjoy teaching any of the following groups:
early beginner
child or adult beginner
adult students of all levels
children of all ages
GUILD students
RCM students
student group classes
coaching for early chamber experiences and in masterclass settings
Accordion students (please plan to have your own accordion to start lessons)