LORI'S MUSIC LESSONS
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WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE, we’ve got fun and games! My name is Lori. I’m a music teacher who plays instruments, choreographs dances and creates movement games. Music has always been “my thing”. My favorite activities have always revolved around music and dance. As a kid, I loved making mix tapes, listening to soundtracks, seeing Broadway shows, watching musical movies, performing in concerts, singing karaoke and going to school dances with my friends. When music was involved, I was the happiest. I took piano lessons, then flute lessons and played in concert band, pit band, jazz band and marching band. I loved band so much, that I wanted to be a high school band director. When I got to college, I had to learn how to take apart, put back together, play and teach all of the instruments in the band and orchestra. Yes, all of them! Can you imagine that? I also performed in choirs and learned the best ways to sing accurately and in tune. The more I sang, the better my own voice and listening skills became.
I earned my Bachelor of Science in Music Education and my Master of Music Education with a concentration in Orff Schulwerk from West Chester University. After graduating college, instead of becoming a high school band director, I got a job teaching Kindergarten through 6th grade general/vocal music and chorus. I loved this job because I was given the opportunity to combine my love of education with my love of entertainment and developed a crazy, quirky and brilliant ability to read your mind and figure out how your brain likes to be taught and what entertains you. It must be all of my training in Cognitive Development, Developmental Psychology and Emotional Regulation that brought me to this uncanny understanding. That, and my stellar sense of humor, wit and banter. I was well into my teaching career when I learned how to play the guitar. I took lessons, attended open mic nights, practiced and performed with other musicians in the round and grew into a way better and more well-rounded person. I also learned that I have a knack for writing amazingly catchy melodies and lyrics. My energy became focused on original songs, dances and games that could be equally entertaining and educational for the students in my elementary classes. Between 2010 and 2020, I've written, arranged, performed, recorded and produced 11 full CDs that can be found on all major streaming services and sites, including YouTube, and I still use all of these tracks for teaching. When I teach, I teach to the student's brain, giving it space to connect gross motor movement, fine motor movement, hand/eye coordination, balance and spatial awareness to the instrument being played or skill currently being worked on. My music, movement and dance teaching methods are extremely innovative and have been meticulously developed, with careful assessment and refinement. Together, we work to create a learning atmosphere where everyone feels comfortable in music exploration, challenge and discovery; while fostering a love of instrument play, practice, performance and analysis. With humor and positive encouragement, I cater instruction to each student by meeting them where they are and giving them space to grow into their developmental milestones. My students are all ages, abilities and knowledge levels and I have worked with the span of special needs (ASD, AD, Anxiety/Depression, ODD, ADD, ADHD, CD, ABA support & Gifted) in the conventional learning environment (public and private schools) and unconventional learning environment (homeschool, unschool, privately). Nothing would make me happier than working with you and the budding musician(s), singer(s), dancer(s) and all-around fantastic music monkeys in your jungle! ~ Lori |
Lessons are taught virtually or in person and slots are limited. To schedule a 25 minute Meet N Greet ($30) and to
learn more about lesson bundles, pricing, structure and availability, please call/text the number below or write to Lori.
learn more about lesson bundles, pricing, structure and availability, please call/text the number below or write to Lori.