Mrs. Valerie Johnson
I have been playing piano and flute for over 40 years and continue to find joy in making music and teaching others to play.
With a degree in Secondary Education and a minor in music, I taught high school before becoming the music coordinator at a church in Minneapolis, MN where I arranged the music and musicians for weekly worship services.
Sixteen years ago, I began teaching student lessons at my sons' school in St. Paul, MN in addition to adult lessons at my home. I also had the unique opportunity to design a brand new music room for the school's full music program.
My family moved to Oregon over 10 years ago and I resumed teaching music lessons in a new state. I taught piano, flute and recorder for a year and a half at a Christian grade school in Portland. Then, when we began the adventure of homeschooling our four sons, my home in Oregon City became a great place for a home studio. And now my new music room in our Estacada home is simply lovely.
I am currently on staff at Alliance Charter Academy in Oregon City where I have been teaching piano, rhythm, and concert band classes for the past 6 years.
With a degree in Secondary Education and a minor in music, I taught high school before becoming the music coordinator at a church in Minneapolis, MN where I arranged the music and musicians for weekly worship services.
Sixteen years ago, I began teaching student lessons at my sons' school in St. Paul, MN in addition to adult lessons at my home. I also had the unique opportunity to design a brand new music room for the school's full music program.
My family moved to Oregon over 10 years ago and I resumed teaching music lessons in a new state. I taught piano, flute and recorder for a year and a half at a Christian grade school in Portland. Then, when we began the adventure of homeschooling our four sons, my home in Oregon City became a great place for a home studio. And now my new music room in our Estacada home is simply lovely.
I am currently on staff at Alliance Charter Academy in Oregon City where I have been teaching piano, rhythm, and concert band classes for the past 6 years.
ReferencesMrs. Valerie Johnson taught piano lessons to my three children at St. John Lutheran School in Minnesota. I was really impressed with her style and technique. The kids progressed quickly and played hymns during chapel after only a handful of lessons. At the end of every school year Val put on a recital that really showcased the hard work the kids put into their lessons and her dedication to the art. My kids especially enjoyed the last recital which was called “A Night at the Movies.” They picked theme songs to their favorite movies, played duets and even walked the red carpet! Val rewrote some of the songs, again demonstrating her talent, skills and dedication to working with the kids on songs they wanted to play. We really miss her, and would recommend her to anyone.
Tania H. Woodbury, MN
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