About
With over a decade of extensive musical training encompassing piano, voice, violin, guitar, and ukulele, Grace Alai boasts a rich history of musical experience, both as a performer and as an educator. An award winning opera-singer holding a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Vocal Performance from Carnegie Mellon University, Alai also earned a K-12 Music Education Certificate issued by the state of Pennsylvania, extending their skills to include string, brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. Beyond instrumental instruction, Alai brings a wealth of experience in teaching various musical disciplines, including music theory, music history, music technology, ear training/solfège, and eurhythmics. This diverse foundation enables Alai to approach music education with a holistic and enriched perspective.
Embracing a student-centric philosophy, Alai tailors instruction to each individual's musical aspirations. Their teaching methodology revolves around the students' personal goals as musicians, fostering a dynamic and evolving dialogue. Alai actively collaborates with students in selecting music aligned with their preferences while building essential skills.
Outside the realm of teaching, Alai is an active and versatile performer, engaging in opera, theatre, and film. Additionally, Alai is a skilled songwriter and producer. In addition to their studies of Vocal Performance and Music Education, Alai completed minors in music technology and drama.
In essence, Alai's teaching philosophy encapsulates the idea of making learning enjoyable for students, all the while building a strong foundation of fundamental skills. Enthusiastic about teaching students of any age, Alai is dedicated to nurturing a lifelong passion for music in every student.
Lessons include:
60-minutes of one-on-one instruction
Help between lessons via email or text
Personalized curriculum according to age, interest, and ability
Flexible schedule
Subjects offered
Piano
Voice
Music Theory
Eurhythmics
Guitar/ukulele
Violin
Solfege
Music Technology
Rates:
For rates, please fill out the interest form below or email me at gracealaimusic@gmail.com.