Acorn Music Studios
Acorn Music Studios

Acorn Music Studios

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Introduction
I believe there's more to playing the piano than just the technical side of teaching. I believe that playing the piano can be fun, creative, expressive, and enjoyable. Along with teaching the technical methods and basic tools of piano playing, I strive to make each lesson fun, creative, expressive and enjoyable! My students parents are a valuable asset to their childs piano journey, so I work to include them, encourage them and equip them to help their child learn the piano more efficiently (and sometimes they learn the piano along the way too!) I love to see my students create music. Not just playing notes and being technically correct -- but really seeing each of my students open up and make those notes tell a story. Seeing my students really work at putting their expression into a song and making it their own creation - even with the classicals and sacred music - they put themselves into those pages and what comes back is a beautiful sounding story - MUSIC.
Overview

Hired 4 times

Serves Saint Paul, MN

Background checked

1 employee

30 years in business

Business hours

SunClosedMon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Cash, PayPal, and Venmo.

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Reviews
Exceptional 5.0

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Inga S.
Sep 1, 2014
Carolyn Nelson is a great teacher, my daughter loves her and is looking forward for every piano lesson. She is very well organized with time and material, makes everything clear and understandable for the student and for the parent. She is fun, kind and professional. I highly recommend.
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Ellen C.
Aug 29, 2014
My girls have taken piano and voice lessons from Carolyn. She's a fun, encouraging and gifted teacher! She is able to accomodate all kinds of learning styles and adapt to the age and personality of the student. I highly recommend her!
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Katy S.
Aug 29, 2014
My kids began piano lessons with Carolyn about 6 months ago at ages 5 (girl) and 7 (boy). The kids have very different personalities, learning styles, and ways that they approach music. Carolyn has been able to modify the lessons to teach each child individually. She is passionate about music and is able to inspire others to have that same passion. My kids love taking piano lessons and I love hearing them play!
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Mark P.
Apr 12, 2015
I've had three teachers in twenty years of playing, and I took lessons from Carolyn for about eight of those years. She is an outstanding pianist and teacher, and has an endless supply of patience for hyperactive students like myself.
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Kyllie B.
Aug 30, 2014
Carolyn has a gift of discerning where her students are with their ability/skill set and is able to meet them at their level. In teaching me vocal lessons, she began with a general overview of proper posture and breathing exercises. She then identified where my range was and taught me vocal warm-up exercises that have strengthened my voice and have expanded my range. She has also identified areas where I need to improve and is teaching me ear training techniques and is teaching me how to properly form vowel and consonants while singing. I appreciate her candor, her encouragement, and her ability to give constructive feedback throughout my lessons.
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Carolyn Nelson