What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Playing in a music recital helps students to learn a new aspect of music. Performing in front of a group of people, whether in-person or via the computer teaches students key components for music as well as life: -practicing a piece of music so that it is ready for a performance -setting goals and achieving them -performing in front of peers as well as strangers -focus -knowing the feeling of accomplishment for having conquered a new skill All levels of music are welcome. Students who sign up must send Ms. Michele a copy of their chosen music with an estimate of how long it takes them to play the piece when they register for the recital. Students will be required to play the music that they submitted. They will also be required to introduce themselves before playing their song AND to introduce their song by saying it's title. Students will be arranged randomly for the performance and ALL students will be required to REMAIN FOR THE ENTIRE CLASS. Students will be required to remain for the entire class to give respect and attention to all of our performers. Parents and family members are welcome to watch if they are off camera and quiet. Ms. Michele will not tolerate any negative comments regarding any performance. It takes courage to play music before an audience and therefore everyone will be expected to be respectful and encouraging. Please arrive to the recital class on time so that we can get started on time. Ms. Michele will introduce herself and explain the format of the recital. Then, she will call the first performer. Each student will say their name, their song and then begin to play. Everyone else will be quiet as they play. Then, when the student is finished, the audience is welcome to applaud. Then, we will move on to the next student. We will continue in this format until every student has had a turn to play their piece of music. If there is time, students will be able to talk with each other and share their experience of playing at the recital. Students benefit from hearing others perform. It exposes them to other genres of music as well as skill levels, instruments and cultures. Students are asked to dress like they are giving a show. No offensive messages on clothes. Students are encouraged to dress up but it is not mandatory.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi, I'm Ms. Michele.
I teach French and Music (piano, harp, violin and guitar as well as preschool and Kindergarten music).
I own Michigan Music Conservatory where I teach music.
I spent several years teaching French at a Montessori school as well as at a high school.
When I'm not teaching, I write and illustrate children's story books.
I believe everyone is a natural learner. When we are engaged, interested and encouraged, we can learn anything successfully. My goal is to make Music and French classes fun and inspiring.
Here is my CV:
MUSIC TEACHER, MILFORD MONTESSORI AND OUTSCHOOL ONLINE PLATFORM
2018-PRESENT
Planning lessons that meet the needs of students but also fit the theme and theory that is
Montessori. Coordinating parent volunteers for concerts as well as working closely with
parents in the community who see art and music as a valuable teaching tool in early educa-
tion. Teaching music theory, ear training as well as cultures from around the world through
songs.
OWNER/TEACHER, MICHIGAN CONSERVATORY FOR MUSIC: 1999 TO PRESENT
All operations of running a small business are my responsibility. I work with parents to co-
ordinate 40+ individual music lessons. I build relationships within the local community
where students can perform and combine music performance with community service. Ac-
counting and book keeping for instrument sales, music lesson fees, taxes and the best
strategies for profitability. Social media is often my job too; although at different times
throughout the year, I coordinate interns who sign on to work as apprentices to learn the
business.
EVENT COORDINATOR, SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER, KIWI LANDSCAPING, 2009
-PRESENT
This job started out for me as a volunteer. Now, from March until September, I have the
responsibility of seeing this event from inception of theme to fruition at the gathering on
Labor Day weekend. Kiwi Landscaping is owned by a man from New Zealand. Each year,
he hosts a Hangi for his company and 300-400 people attend from several countries. I
arrange discounts with local hotels for his guests and set up ticket purchase options
through Event Bright (like Ticketmaster).
I coordinate 50-100 volunteers every year. The numbers of volunteers grows as does the
event. In the earlier part of the year, we set up committees and have meetings online
through Skype (nearly half of my volunteers are out of state or out of country.) Commit-
tees are formed for everything from children’s activities, to hiring live music, a committee
for t-shirts for that year’s design to a group in charge of the teens who babysit and act as
designated drivers. Then, as the event draws closer, I meet with the heads of each commit-
tees to make sure we are all on the same page, are on the same timeline for the 3 day
event. As the day arrives, I do what good leaders do, I trust my committee captains to do
their jobs. I then have the time to answer questions about international travel and sort out
emergencies.
HARPIST, 1999-PRESNT
Member of the Pebble Creek Chamber Orchestra since 2016 and a board member since
2018. I’ve written score as a harpist and composer which lead to a 2015 and a 2019 De-
troit Music Award Finalist for Best Classical Composer. I perform as a soloist with two pub-
lished CD’s. Social media networking, performing in the community for major life events
from weddings to funerals to corporate events. I presently work without an agent and do
my own booking, accounting and contracting.
NON-PROFIT AND GRANT WRITING, CELTIC KETTLE, 1999-2005
I am one of the original founders of the Celtic Kettle Coffee House, a non-profit that started
in Milford and is now housed at Heartland Music Hall. Our goal was to provide the Huron
Valley area with affordable, high quality entertainment in a smoke-free, alcohol-free, family-
friendly space. I helped to write and apply for non-profit status. Then, I learned through
free classes and through mentorship, the art of grant writing.
AUTHOR — 2005-PRESENT
Senior Writer for SEARCH Magazine where I write their travel and food column. Three hor-
ror novels published through Boston publisher, Undead Press. Two novels were nominat-
2265 Welch Court, Commerce, Mi 48390 248-535-1754 harpymichele@gmail.com
ed for a the Horror and Science Fiction Parsec Award. Two children’s books published in
2016 and 2018. Several romance novels published by Meant To Be Press 2017-2018.
Winner of the Joy Humanist award for Poetry, Village Fine Arts Association.
EDUCATION
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY — 1990-1992, OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
1992-1994, HEALING HARP THERAPEUTIC MUSICIAN PROGRAM 2015
Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
5-15 learners per class