NORTHERN PINE TEACHING STAFF
RICK TAUBE is an accomplished
guitarist of over 40 years. His range of styles and mastery of both electric and acoustic (six and twelve string)is amazing . Rick says, “ I try to squeeze everything sonically out of the guitar! ”He has also enjoyed the 5 string banjo for decades. Mr. Taube has personally instructed thousands of individual and classroom students of all ages, skill levels, and musical tastes. He has taught and co-developed the Schmitt Music Group Guitar Program, one of the largest and most unique consumer retail education programs anywhere. As a respected teacher since 1971, Rick has also composed, performed, recorded, and studied music for years and is knowledgeable in almost every aspect of the guitar and banjo. Rick Taube’s academic background includes undergraduate work at MacPhail Center for the Arts, Associate of Arts Degree –Metropolitan Community College, University of Minnesota, and Metropolitan State University where he received his BA degree. In the spring of 1996, Rick opened the NORTHERN PINE SCHOOL OF GUITAR & BANJO. He has also authored THE GUITAR STAFFGRAPH, a unique guitar reference tool which received notice in Guitar Player Magazine. As a teacher, Rick Taube has modernized and refined the very art of giving a music lesson with innovative techniques and sound enhancing devices. He accepts beginning through advanced level students and specializes in Fingerstyle, Rock (heavy metal-alternative-modern), Acoustic & Electric Blues, Country,Traditional/Bluegrass & Banjo, Popular Music, and theory. “The only thing more enjoyable than listening to music is actually playing it.” click photo# 23, 15, 5, 11, 30 Northern Pine Studios is excited to have a “trio” of excellent individuals who are generous enough to share their piano playing and teaching skills with the community. MARY SAVIANO is our latest piano teacher. With a BA in Music Performance from North Central University, eight years of teaching piano, and a current robust teaching schedule of her own, Mary brings much to our studio. Mary Saviano is also a performer, has directed various children’s choirs, and will accept beginning level voice students as well. Mary Saviano, in her own words: “I started taking piano lessons in 8th grade, because my little sister started taking lessons and I didn’t want her to be able to do something I could not! My motivation quickly changed as I began to love the piano and the music I found I could make come from it. Not only did I enjoy the challenges and rewards that came from learning the piano, but the habits of hard work and persistence that I formed along the way have paid off in every part of my life. I believe music has incredible educational value, but I also believe that it should be enjoyable. Every student is different and has a different purpose for wanting to learn music. Developing a love for the instrument you play is just as important as developing the technical skills to play it. I do my best as a teacher to learn what it is that students enjoy most about playing and incorporate those aspects into lessons.” click photo# 19, 20 CHRIS MOODY Originally from Surrey, England, Chris Moody found himself musically inspired by diverse guitar masters ranging from Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughn to classical guitar icon, Andres Segovia. Through ambitious study, Chris Moody holds a (Honors) Bachelor of Music in Music Performance & Composition from Kingston University in Surrey, UK as well as a Suzuki Guitar Instructor certification. While in the UK he worked as a Peripatetic Teacher and Regional Guitar Coordinator teaching youth and staging workshops, ensembles, and concerts. Chris Moody’s guitar work (both performing and teaching) has been heard in many venues across England and around the Twin Cities. As an all around fine musician, including Classical Guitar, Rock, Jazz styles and more, and with a “mind/body/spirit” approach to music learning , Northern Pine is thrilled to add his name to the ranks of our fine teaching staff. click photo# 54, 55 PRIVATE, INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION: (call or e-mail) GUITAR PIANO/KEYBOARD VIOLIN BANJO VOICE BASS GUITAR DRUMS MANDOLIN UKULELE SUZUKI GUITAR To speak to a teacher or for information on private music istruction please call 651-780-1625 or e-mail : northernpine@comcast.net |
For instruction on Piano/Keyboard, mandolin, and beginning level violin, Northern Pine is fortunate to acquire CINDY FISCHER from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Cindy Fischer (photo above) earned both her Master’s Degree in Music/Music Composition and BA Degree from the University of Wisconsin. She has an outstanding professional background teaching, performing, and working in music retail dating back to 1993. “My teaching approach is supportive and positive. It is my mission to instill a love and appreciation of music in students . . . “ Cindy specializes in Classical, Pop, and Rock styles for all ages. She is a regular violinist with the Northeast Orchestra, performed with the Minnesota Orchestra and also provides mandolin instruction. click photo# 4, 11, 18, 48 ERIC MOECKEL is a guitarist well-versed in many styles - in his high school days he was a blues guitarist; in college he studied jazz, receiving his Bachelor of Music degree at DePaul University in Chicago, where he was top chair in the Jazz Ensemble; at DePaul, Eric also played in the Guitar Ensemble, complimenting his classical guitar studies; in his early post-college years he began his singer-songwriter career, writing his own music with complex fingerpicking patterns; and today he is the songwriter and frontman of The Sextons (Princess Records), as well as the guitarist and arranger of the folk and classical group, Duo Arco (with violinist Chris Becknell), and guitarist in a number of jazz groups, including New Mercury Trio. Along the way he managed to keep up with his piano studies, which he had begun at 6 years old, becoming an accomplished classical pianist. Eric is a very patient and level-headed teacher, with plenty of experience teaching all ages of guitar and piano students. His expert grasp of theory and the inner workings of music - harmony, melody, rhythm, phrasing, dynamics - allows him to approach his students' needs from many angles, as he searches for clues to his students' learning patterns and finds what works best for them - sometimes inventing new methods as his students demand, to fulfill his goal of the clearest and easiest possible communication of his understanding of music to each individual student. He believes that music lessons should be fun, interesting, and educational, and aims to keep students motivated and progressing of their own free will. Northern Pine Studios is very fortunate to share Mr. Moeckel's unique talents with our community. He is a fine musician and a wonderful asset to our staff. click photo# 9, 7 |
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