Michael Bies

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About Me

I have been a music educator for 20+ years as both an independent/private music teacher as well as a University Professor.  I teach piano (all levels), guitar (beginner to intermediate), music theory (all levels), and composition (all styles).  My lessons are catered to the individual as I do not follow a prescribed method though I do have my preferred printed method materials for the various disciplines I teach.  I work with the student to determine what the student wants to achieve so I have no agenda for each student other than allowing them the freedom to choose what they want to learn and to impart as much of my knowledge and experience as possible.  With that said I have served as an adjudicator for music teacher association events and contests in numerous states so if that is something the student wishes to pursue I will teach to that goal and mentor to the best of my capabilities.

 I look forward to meeting any prospective students, answering any questions,  and can supply references upon request.

DMA Composition - University of South Carolina (ABD status,Doctoral Minor - Theory)  (1 year of course work towards DMA at University of Miami)

MM Theory/Composition - The State University of New York at Fredonia.  

MM Piano Performance - The State University of New York at Fredonia

BM Theory Composition - The State University of New York at Fredonia.     (Honors Certificate -Piano Performamce)

My Musical Education Background

On faculty at:

University of South Carolina.                     Columbia, SC. 2014-2023.  Taught courses in Music Theory (all levels), composition class for Freshman composition majors, and applied lessons for composition majors

University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA)                                                     Winston-Salem, NC. Spring 2018.  Taught courses in music theory in the high school, undergraduate, and graduate music programs.

Midlands Technical College                                      Columbia, SC.  2017 - 2023.  Taught several sections of Music Appreciation each semester.

Palm Beach Atlantic University                West Palm Beach, FL.  2012 - 2014.  Taught courses in Music Theory (all levels), Orchestration, and applied lessons for composition majors

Lesson Rates

Starting at $38/half hour

Pay schedule is monthly based on school year calendar for children (no time commitment but I do have a service agreement I can talk over) and on a month to month basis for adults.  Contact me for more details.

For children I follow the school year calendar so no scheduled lessons during holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Spring break)

Summer lessons are offered in 6-10 lesson options to keep place in schedule for the next school year 

Discounts apply for longer lesson times and multiple students in one household.

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