Rachel Lee |
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| Piano, Keyboard |
| Education |
| Rachel Lee earned Bachelor of Music (BM) in Korean music and piano performance at Seoul National University in Korea, a Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) in Audio Recording Technology at Five Towns College in New York, and Master of Music (MM) in Music Technology at New York University in New York. |
| Performing and Teaching Experience |
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Rachel has performed numerous recitals in piano and Geomungo (a Korean String instrument. She has participated in recording sessions, and she worked as a junior producer at Tiki Recording Studio in Glen Cove, New York. She has also worked as a music producer, director for church choirs, and piano/organ accompanist. Rachel has taught performance and other music subjects for almost 15 years. Her teaching experience includes private lessons and music classes at schools and churches. Her teaching areas include piano performance, music theory, music appreciation, ear training, and sight reading/singing. In New York, she worked as a trainer for the music assessment exams for NYSSMA (New York State School Music Association). In California she worked as an educator for Certificate of Merit from MTAC (Music Teacher Association in California) and ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) exams. |
| At CSMA |
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Rachel joined the CSMA music faculty in 2007. She teaches the Intro to Keyboard and Junior Keyboard Prep classes, and she is an accompanist for Adventures in Singing and Peninsula Children’s Chorale. Starting in spring 2008, Rachel will teach Aural Training and private piano lessons. |
| Teaching Philosophy and Approach |
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“I value music as a comprehensive educational vehicle. My teaching philosophy for students is to encourage them to explore all music genres, and to guide them in expressing feelings and joy from understanding music while also developing techniques and skills. I believe that music enriches our life, and students can build strong knowledge of music and techniques when they enjoy learning. A teacher’s role includes helping keep students motivated to succeed. I appreciate the advent of modern technology in music, including software for music education and music composition, and I encourage students to benefit from the technology.” |
| Personal |
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Rachel lives with her husband and “a lovely doggie,” a golden retriever, in San Jose. She loves skiing. Her favorite things to do in her spare time include changing the music library on her iPod, enjoying inline skating, taking photographs, and walking with her dog. |
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