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Ashley Adams - Orwig Music Lessons - SOMD
Ashley Adams-Orwig has been teaching private music lessons for over 15 years and has been a musician for over 25. Her primary instrument is alto saxophone and holds a B.A. in Music from St. Mary's College of Maryland where she focused on neoclassical composers such as Paul Creston. Although Ashley's main instrument is saxophone she also plays the flute, bassoon, clarinet, and piano. Teaching the piano to young learners is her favorite and specialty! She has also spent several years in Calvert County Public Schools in the Special Education, Structured Learning Environment (SLE) as well as an aide/one on one for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
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Favorite Composers: Liszt, Czerny, Tchaikovsky, Chopin, Satie
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Favorite Piano Method Series: Piano Adventure
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Favorite Woodwind Technique Book: Trevor Wye Practice Book for Flute (Book 1-6)
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When it comes to teaching, my philosophy is to dedicate the entire lesson session to each individual's learning style and preference. This is why I prefer private instruction as opposed to group or public. What may work well for one student may not work well for another. I enjoy taking the time working with students to develop healthy and effective practice habits they can carry with them out of their music lesson.
- Ashley Adams-Orwig
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What I offer with my Virtual Lessons
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One on one instruction geared specifically towards your learner's needs
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Lesson notes and practice guidelines sent at the end of every lesson
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Personalized videos posted on YouTube geared toward your lesson and learner
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Incentives through Class Dojo with students
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Updates through
Text/Email
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A broad musical curriculum personalized to your learner and set at their pace
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Topics include Composer of the Month, Music History, Ear Training, Theory Games, Composition, and more
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Virtual and/or in person recitals
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Naturally incorporating core subjects such as Math, Language, and ELA
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Music outside of core method books is provided at no additional fee
