Andrea Smokvina - Simply Music

Andrea Smokvina

Los Angeles, CA, United States
Certified Teacher


Email	Studiopianoplay@yahoo.com
Phone	310 597 7277
Studio	Studio Piano Play
Website	http://www.studiopianoplay.com
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About	Andrea started ballet classes and performing in the theater at the age of 6. She began studying piano at the age of 7. By the time she was 14, she was playing keyboard and singing in an all girl band. Her decades of experience as a pianist, dancer, vocalist and performing artist have consolidated her belief that music is the natural expression of our emotions, and that we are here in life to express ourselves in this manner. Andrea was attracted to Simply Music because it resonated with her own thoughts about music. She saw that Simply Music was designed in recognition of our inherent musicality, our need to express ourselves and PLAY piano through direct contact with the instrument. Andrea brings her love of people, love of music and love of teaching to the fore as a Simply Music educator.
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USA Global Headquarters
Sacramento, CA
Phone: +1 916 646 0581

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Trainee	A 'Trainee' Simply Music Teacher is the first level of teacher status. Trainees have begun their journey into the Simply Music Teacher Training Program however, they have yet to finalize their training and elevate to Licensed status.
Licensed Teacher	A 'Licensed' Simply Music Teacher is the second level of teacher status. Licensed Simply Music Teachers have fulfilled the requirements for completing their Initial Teacher Training Program. Inquire with them to find out when and if they are ready to teach.
Certified Teacher	A 'Certified' Simply Music Teacher is the third level of teacher status. Certified Simply Music Teachers have successfully completed the Simply Music Certification process as well as other requirements needed to become Certified. This includes having taught Foundation Levels 1, 2, and 3 as well as all applicable Special Programs (Composition & Improvisation, Arrangements, and Accompaniment 1). Certified Teachers present the Simply Music Programs exclusively to their beginning students, and they have shown that they follow our carefully-designed curriculum authentically.
Advanced Teacher	An 'Advanced' Simply Music Teacher is the fourth level of teacher status. Advanced status is only achieved after being a Certified Teacher for at least 4 years and teaching students through Foundation Level 9 plus all associated Special Programs (Composition & Improvisation, Arrangements, the Accompaniment Programs, the Reading Programs, Blues & Improvisation, and Jazz Clues). An Advanced Simply Music Teacher has demonstrated that they are an educator with a high degree of experience. Advanced Teachers present the Simply Music Programs exclusively to their beginning students, and they have shown that they follow our carefully-designed curriculum authentically.
Master Teacher	'Master' Simply Music Teacher is an honorary position and the highest status level that can be achieved. It is offered by Simply Music's founder, Neil Moore, to members of the organization who have demonstrated, over an extended period of time, that they are teachers who possess exemplary skills and qualities. They are mentors and a model to their fellow Simply Music Teachers and are considered leaders in our teaching community.