Kathy Sierra

 Photo by Irene Young

Kathy Teaches Rhythm Guitar

Ready to play? I am happy to help beginning kids/adults get their fingers around the 6-string! I teach "Strum and Fun" style.

Kathy teaches beginning Irish Whistle!

It's even easier than the recorder, as it only has 6 holes. I have a stack of music we can work through. NO NOTE READING SKILLS NECESSARY! 
Beginning whistles are $15, quality made in Ireland!

Left and Right hemisphere function through violin

http://funmusicco.com/research-into-the-benefits-of-music/how-does-music-stimulate-left-and-right-brain-function-and-why-is-this-important-in-music-teaching/

Some Celtic Fiddle Players to check out:

Natalie  MacMaster- Cape Breton, Nova Scotia

Brenda Stubbert- Cape Breton N.S.

Kevin Burke-

Winifred Horan - Solas

Lindsey Stirling -created her own style! Sort of Dub-Ste

Máiréad NesbLinditt- Celtic Woman

Liz Carrol

Classical Music Recommendations- Kathy's Current Top 10 list

When appropriate, play consistent background music. Feel free to dance to it as well!! If you are the parent of a student, experiment to see which pieces children respond to the most. Below is a recommended list to get you started:

Current Classical Music Listening List:

1. Sarasate Carmen Fantasy (I recommend version with Anne-Sophie Mutter)

2. Bach Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin.

3. 24 Caprices of Paganini

4. Saint-Saens # 3 in B minor

5. Sibelius Concerto, (+ other Sibelius pieces);

6. The Kreisler Album, Joshua Bell

 

Previous Top 10 classical music list

1. Beethoven: Symphony #5
2. Pachelbel: Canon in D
3. Mozart: Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
4. Bach: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desire
5. Brahms: Piano Concerto #1
6. Mendelssohn: Symphony #4
7. Beethoven: Fur Elise
8. Mozart: Violin Concerto #3
9. Tchaikovsky: Waltz of the Flowers
10. Schubert: Trout Quintet