Laurie Richards - Simply Music

Laurie Richards

Omaha, NE, United States
Master Teacher


Email	lrichards@keystoharmony.com
Phone	402-707-8148
Studio	The World (Online Lessons only!)
Website	http://www.keystoharmony.com
Facebook	http://www.facebook.com/keystoharmonyllc
Twitter	twitter.com/keystoharmony
About	Laurie grew up in a family of musicians and has played piano for over 40 years. She began teaching the Simply Music curriculum in 2003 and currently serves as Director of Teacher Support with the Simply Music organization. While maintaining a teaching studio of around 50 students, she also coaches Simply Music teachers, presents regularly at teacher conferences, and writes content and curricula for Simply Music. Because of the comprehensive nature of the program, Laurie has grown immensely – both personally and professionally – as a result of being immersed in the philosophy, training, and teaching of Simply Music. Currently Laurie is only offering lessons online.
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Sacramento, CA
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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.