Nancy Jeanne Cross - Simply Music

Nancy Jeanne Cross

Benicia, CA, United States
Certified Teacher


Email	healthwise@prodigy.net
Phone	7072254015
Studio	The Heart of Music Studio
Website	http://Www.theheartofmusicstudio.com
About	I am a licensed and certified as a Simply Music® piano teacher, and hold a Bachelor’s degree in Child Development and a Minor in Music performing with violin. My musical journey began as a child at an early age singing, playing the violin, and taking traditional piano lessons. I played violin in the Oakland Youth Symphony and in college, and continue today as a performer and teacher. My love of music and children led me to directing children’s choir and musicals for several years. In 2010 I taught music at Grace Academy in Napa. It was here that I discovered the Simply Music® approach as a unique “playing based program.” My students get to feel the absolute joy and satisfaction that comes from immediately learning how to play a huge repertoire of great sounding music. Learning to read music comes after the success of a good repertoire, similar to learning to read after one learns to talk! Music brings great joy to the heart and a merry heart is the best medicine! May Your Musical Journey Begin!
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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.