Karen Monroe
Musical Note Studio
Email: karen@musicalnotestudio.com
Phone: 360-740-8022 (no text)
Phone: 360-219-6350 (text only)
Teaching Area: Piano, Harp, Organ, Theory. (Online or as possible, in-studio)
Teaching Ages: All ages; 4 on up.
Karen is passionate about connecting students to the enduring world of music. She enjoys students of all ages and abilities whether you are professionally bound or a recreational player.
Teaching Style:
In studio, structured environment using on-bench and off-bench activities.
Teaches goal setting with students.
Comprehensive curriculum and extensive theory training.
Music includes traditional favorites from Western European Art Music as well as explores world cultures, improvisation, and music of our time.
Up-to-date technology in computer/piano lab.
Monthly group lesson to share music with each other and build friendships while learning important music skills/knowledge.
Teaching Schedule: Mondays-Thursdays.
Lessons are scheduled weekly (45-75 min in length).
For more details, please contact Karen.
Student Event Opportunities
Music Artistry Program (Adjudications)
Music Literacy Program (Ribbon Festival)
Chapter Playoff Competition
Royal Conservatory of Music Development Program
Guest Artistry Program
Community Outreach Performance
Education/Credentials
Nationally Certified Teacher in Music (NCTM)
BA in Music (Pacific Lutheran University)
MA in Mental Health Counseling (City University)
BA in Home Economics/Business with Music minor (Linfield College)
Certified Music Practitioner (Therapeutic Harpist)
Affiliations
Music Teacher National Association
Washington State Music Teacher Association
Lewis County Music Teacher Association
American Harp Society
Music for Healing and Transition Program
Other
Former Lewis County Music Teacher Association Chapter President.
Over 40 years teaching experience.
Over 40 years experience performing solo and collaboratively locally and abroad, in many types of settings.
Over 20 years accompanying church and school choirs, English and Bilingual, on organ or piano.
Pianist for past 10 years at St. Joseph Church. Past posts include Chehalis United Methodist Church and Winlock Adventist Church.
Provides therapeutic harp music to hospice patients.
Past students have won local competitions and have gone on to receive awards and become Band, Choir and Church Music Directors, Music Teachers, Organists.