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Cathy
- Rate $70
- Response 1h
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Students7
Number of students Cathy has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
Number of students Cathy has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

$70/h
1st lesson free
- Guitar
- Acoustic Guitar
- Electric guitar
- Bass guitar
Experienced tutor in Guitar in Finleyville, Cathy offers private lessons tailored to your needs.
- Guitar
- Acoustic Guitar
- Electric guitar
- Bass guitar
Lesson location
Recommended
Cathy is a respected tutor in our community. They are highly recommended for their commitment and the quality of their lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Cathy
A life long love of music and the ability to connect with students of all ages and learning abilities and life experiences fuels my teaching. As a 1986 Music Education Degree graduate of Duquesne University, my greatest joy is sharing my knowledge and experience with my students. I am a multi instrumentalist, and play trumpet, rhythm guitar, bass, keys, drums, sing, and am a songwriter with 3 CDs out on all the major download sites as well as local and internet airplay, and love to see students be able to find their joy in music. I have been an instructor at the For Those About To Rock Academy in Ambridge, PA since 2009.
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Actually, thinking about it, in high school as a section leader. I was also a substitute teacher after college graduation for the West Jefferson Hills and McKeesporr School Districts. Many aspects of my life have been as an instructor in some way, from music to canine behavior to animal nutrition and health, but most rewarding, as a mom.
1986 graduate of Duquesne University with a Bachelor of Science in Music Education. Major instrument:trumpet
Played lead jazz trumpet from 1977-1982 in the West Jefferson Hills School District.
Studied trumpet with John Greenwald, Wes Ward, and Frank Ostrowski, with brass instrument instruction from Matty Shiner.
Began writing songs in 1976 and learning guitar.
Home produced first CD "Carpentry 1:01 in 2003.
Released "Originals-EP 1" in 2007 produced by Dave Hanner and Al Snyder
Released "This Beggars Ready To Ride" in 2009 produced by David Granati
Released, with critical acclaim, "Definite Maybe"in 2017 produced by David Granati and Steve Rutledge.
Began teaching voice, beginning bass, keys, and guitar at the For Those About To Rock Academy in 2009.
Extensive live performance experience.
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Talking to them and discovering their goals.Then, finding their strengths and abilities, and selecting projects that fit them with an opportunity to succeed AND enjoy what they are learning. Most importantly, discovering their learning style that will best help them achieve their goals.
Adult and children, some with stepping stones as ADHD and autism. I dont see disabilities, i consider them alternative abilities and adjust my teaching techniques to fit the student.
Find someone who is passionate for their craft, patient, encouraging, multi faceted, empathetic, yet not afraid to challenge you. Someone who will teach you not only from a book, but from life experience. Someone who makes work look like and feel like fun.
My 9 year old beginning trumpet student being selected to assist his band instructor at school. He has the social spectrum form of autism, and this is a huge step for him, just proving the ability of music to help bridge gaps and heal.
A few things worth thinking about before reaching out
First, how committed am I to this?
Second, am I doing this for me, or someone else?
Third, do I want to enjoy this and have fun?
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the tutor.
Cathy is teaching my daughter at The For Those About To Rock Academy and through private lessons. She is enthusiastic about her students and loves to see them grow as musicians. My daughter went from never even touching a piano to playing many other songs in just a short time. She has performed in front of live audiences and is growing a real love for music and performing thanks to Cathy. Everyone should go to her for lessons!!
My son decided to play the trumpet for 4th grade band. Cathy started private lessons with him before band started at school. My son has autism and his band instructor was skeptical of his ability to fully participate. He struggled in music class and never fully paid attention. Cathy started coming weekly and she was incredibly patient with him, even with his occasional tantrums. She never got frustrated with him and always tried her best to challenge him and keep him interested. My son learned so much from her ahead of time that by the time band started he excelled. His band teacher called and said he was always on task, hit every note perfectly and she even used him to help others who were struggling. His behavior crossed over into music class and he is doing amazing. I attribute all of this to Cathy. She is so talented and makes playing the trumpet fun. I can't recommend her enough. If you or your child want to learn a new instrument, Cathy is a perfect instructor. She's so flexible and easy going. I am so glad we started using her.
Good Instructor really cares about students.
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Rates
Rate
- $70
Pack rates
- 5 h: $350
- 10 h: $700
free lessons
This first lesson offered with Cathy will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hrs
online
- $70/h
Details
Average price for individual lessons is $20/30 minutes, $30-35/1 hour, depending on location. Additional fees may be necessary if I travel more than 10 miles to teach in your home. I currently teach at my home in Jefferson Hills, and at Maplewood Studio in Ambridge.
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