Kite Suzuki Piano, Harpsichord, and Organ
(and Gokhale Method Posture)
Healthy, compassionate teaching for young people
Pain-free posture for adult musicians who hurt
Piano Lessons: I teach all ages, 5-adult. Lessons (45 minutes) are taught in my studio in Monona, WI.
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I do not start younger than 5. I recommend group music classes for very young children, singing, dancing, listening!
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Children and Teenagers: Children enjoy piano when they understand how to read, and when the playing itself feels good. I focus on these skills.
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Adults: I teach all levels of the classical repertoire, specializing in technique. Injury prevention/recovery, comfort/coordination, and ease of expression.
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Posture:
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If you are struggling with chronic pain; if you have had to stop playing due to pain; if you miss the days when your body worked; posture education has a lot to offer.
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I hate limits. They infuriate me. I hate pain. I hate giving things up one by one. I love moving and freedom. We have one life.
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The Gokhale Method is the best answer I have found so far to posture education and pain relief. So I went and became a teacher.
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The Gokhale Method teaches upright and relaxed posture. In other words, your brain will stop suggesting you 'sit up straight'. instead, it will notice you don't slouch anymore.
It takes time and commitment to change, so it's emotionally difficult. But the Gokhale Method has a clear pedagogy. You can do it.
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Coming soon here: a video on how to teach a child to sit.
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My Philosophy
My guiding pedagogical principle is to set up a compassionate and structured environment in which your children can learn, and therefore be successful and happy. Learning a musical instrument is a long game, and it is such a privilege to be present for each student's journey.
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Students will learn:
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A coordinated technique
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Musicianship
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Music reading and notation
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Improvisation, transposition to different keys
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Music study can equip you or your child with a method of self-expression, an escape, a creative outlet, a marketable skill, a shareable skill. Music study delivers perseverance and stamina, and a lifelong ability to create joy and beauty for self and others.
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'If they could, they would':
To get an idea how I approach the emotional needs of children while they are learning, read Anat Baniel's Kids Beyond Limits. If I had 3 wishes, one would be for everyone to read this book.
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“I like how Sigrun breaks up the lesson with a variety of activities....which is especially helpful for younger kids.”
-Melissa C-G
“We feel lucky to have found Sigrun! Our daughter started lessons in grade school and has remained a student through her senior year of high school.”
- Julia N
