Teacher Profile

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First Name
Marsha
Last Name
Rinke
City
Dexter
Zip
48130
Phone
734-426-4947

Lesson Info

Openings?
Yes
Travel to Homes?
No
Online Lessons?
No
Instruments
Piano, organ
Ages?
K-8, High School, Adults
Levels Taught
Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate
Musical Styles
Classical, Pop, Jazz & Blues
Events
Recitals, SAT
Language(s)
English
Teaching Approach
I am affirming and believe everyone has the innate ability to create and understand music. I approach music as language and incorporate many elements of Music Learning Theory. I use the Faber Piano Adventures curriculum for beginning and elementary students. For intermediate students I use standard repertoire from the various style periods.

Background Info

Education
M.A. in piano pedagogy from Eastern Michigan University. Studied piano with Dr. Garik Pedersen and organ with Dr. Pamela Ruiter-Feenstra. Member of the Ann Arbor Piano Teacher's Guild, Michigan Music Teachers Association, Music Teachers National Association, and the American Guild of Organists
Biography
I taught functional piano at EMU (degree requirement for music majors). I have taught students of all ages. I currently have a small private studio in my home with a beautiful Steinway L grand piano. I was a church musician for over 20 years, playing the organ, piano, and directing the choir. I have also worked at Interlochen Arts Camp as a piano practice supervisor.