Lessons Offered
Guitar, Music Theory, Piano
Where are Lessons Offered
In Teacher Studio
About Me
Hi! I’d love to start you on your musical journey or help you continue where you left off, maybe years ago. I would be happy to talk with you about lessons in your home. I have a variety of lesson times available at various locations.
Lesson times offered to my private students this summer are Mondays, Fridays and other weekday evenings as available. I also teach for community education programs. This summer I will be teaching at Monticello Middle School on Wednesdays and at Delano Community Education building on Thursdays.
I also frequently substitute at St. Michael Church, St. Henry's in Monticello and other area churches as organist, pianist and songleader, and I am a member of APPI (Association of Professional Piano Instructors) based in Brooklyn Park, Minn.
My Musical Education Background
I hold a Bachelor of Music degree from Viterbo University in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. I have also studied piano and voice with Francis Stockwell of the North Star Boy's Chorus, and voice with Don Hoiness, a former professor at Carleton College in Northfield. I have also attended numerous workshops and training sessions in guitar, piano and voice, and also organ in conjunction with my work as a church music director.
Genres and Subjects Taught
Piano, guitar, voice, music theory and sight singing.
Lesson Rates
$20 per half hour ($80/month) or $30 for 45 minutes ($120/month) based on a monthly plan. Additional charge for travel if lessons are in your home or for one-time lessons.
Ages / Skill Levels Taught
Piano: All ages from 5 on up are welcome, depending on readiness for lessons. Guitar is best started after 3rd grade, voice in middle school or later.
My Certifications and Awards
I have held a Minnesota teaching license for grades K-12, in classroom music, vocal/choral and orchestra/band.
My Musical Influences
Classical training and performing in theater productions has shaped my musical life. I enjoy listening to and performing pop music of all eras. My theater credits include lead roles in "The Mikado," "HMS Pinafore", "Meet Me in St. Louis" and other productions. I am a member of Chorus Polaris, a group of music professionals who sing the classics in concert. I've also enjoyed singing with and occasionally directing community choirs in Red Wing and Rogers.
In addition to keyboard, guitar and voice, I have also studied cello as a personal interest.
Service Area
Student Reviews
Nathan, A
Delano, MN
I like all the songs I can play. It is cool that I'm learning to play a song from my favorite movie, Star Wars! -- Nathan This is Nathan's first year of piano, and I am very happy with how much he has learned in a short time. -- Nathan's mom
Kristy, A
Albertville, MN
What I like about piano with Mary: 1. Mary is a funny teacher. 2. Mary teaches you fun songs. 3. When you do a song right you get a sticker. 4. I have been playing piano for one year and five months now and I have learned a lot from Mary. 5. And I've been playing guitar for 3 months now and I have learned a lot.
Elise
Delano, MN
Mary is patient. She helps me get the right rhythm and tempo when I get off track.
William
Delano, MN
She is patient when I get frustrated and play notes wrong. She helps me to work through things, like new hand positions.
Chloe, A
Rogers, MN
I like all the pretty songs.
Adam, A
Rogers, MN
I like music lessons with Mary because she is patient and fun.