April’s Piano Studio
About April Charmaine Seawell
Hi there and welcome to my website!
Learning to play piano proficiently is a process. It requires a great deal of practice, training, and dedication. However, like most worthwhile challenges in life, the rewards are great! Having taught piano for the past 30 years, I've learned that students are much more likely to continue lessons if they enjoy the learning process. I strive to make piano and voice fun by letting students choose the songs/pieces that want to learn and engaging students in group lessons including hosting games and other musical activities. As an added bonus, I have 3 little cuddly dogs!
I have been a musician for the past 45 years - here are some highlights of my experiences; including Recitals, weekly church pianist work, church fund raising, open mics, wedding gigs, funeral playing and of course diligent at home practicing!
Teaching experience:
University Childcare Center, Teacher's Assistant, 1989-1993
30 years teaching private piano lessons in the Boulder area (ongoing!)
15 years teaching private voice lessons in the Boulder area (ongoing!)
Piano Teacher at Alexander Dawson After School Program (1996, 2007-2009)
Erie United Methodist Church Sunday School Teacher, from 2013 and on going!
Group Music Lessons taught bi-monthly: 2000-present
Adventure Montessori Learning Center. Private and Elementary Music Classes, 2015-2016
Other Musical Experience:
Recorder, 5th grade
Clarinet-5th through 12th grade
Oceana High School Choir, 1984-1989
UCSS-Latin American Ensemble, percussion & Spanish singing,1989-1993
UCSC-Gamelan Ensemble, mettalophones & gong, 1990
Cello-1996-2001, 2007-2012, 2022 - present
Timberline Symphony Orchestra (Cello) 1996-1998
Education & Certifications:
San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Graduate of the Preparatory Dept.-1989
University of CA at Santa Cruz-B.A. in Music with an Emphasis on Piano Performance, 1989-2003
Metro State College of Denver-Modern Language Degree, B.A., Spanish Major, French Minor - May 2012
Children’s Music Academy, Early Childhood Music Training, August-October 2013
Scholarships and Awards:
Senior Honor Award in Music, 1985 - 1989
Daly City/ Colma Chamber of Commerce Scholarship, 1989
Wendel Diebel Keyboard Olympics, Silent Bravo Award, 2001
Related Associations:
MTNA (Music Teacher’s National Association, both local Chapters, Boulder Area & Broomfield)-1994 to present
National Member’s Playing Audition (Guild) -Professional Category, 1995-2013
Advanced Piano Teacher Guild Winner
References available upon request
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