Sandra Darjes - Simply Music

Sandra Darjes

BC, Canada
Licensed Teacher


Email	sandra1520@live.com
Phone	2505972237
Studio	Cowichan Valley Piano Studio
Website	http://www.cowichanvalleypianostudio.com
Facebook	http://www.facebook.com/cowichanvalleypianostudio
About	Music has been a lifelong passion for me. I studied classical piano for 10 years as a young person. I also studied the violin and cello and played in school orchestras. From a background of classical training, I ventured into other venues such as pop, jazz, gospel and church music. My enjoyment of music extends into singing with the City of Gardens Chorus (now Pacific Edge Chorus) in Victoria, B.C., an award winning 4 part a cappella women’s chorus. Before discovering Simply Music I taught traditional piano for over 20 years, both privately and through music schools. I have also worked with a music therapist in a developmental centre for children with special needs. Currently I volunteer at an elder care home to bring personalized music into the lives of those struggling with Alzheimer’s and dementia. I am delighted to be teaching Simply Music’s unique approach to playing piano. It is so rewarding to see my students excited about being able to play beautiful pieces in such a short period of time. Simply Music enables people of all ages to quickly gain a sense of their natural musicality. I am so grateful to have found Simply Music. It is a joy and privilege for me to impart my love of music to others through these programs.
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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.
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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.