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Angelica M. Prado-Stern, raised
in Miami, Florida, started taking lessons at age
7. She studied piano through grade school and
like most young pianists, aspired to be a
musician. She moved to Tucson, AZ in 1987 to
pursue her music studies. In 1990, she was
awarded an accompanying scholarship to Northern
Arizona University, where she earned a Bachelor
in Piano Performance and gained teaching
experience through the Preparatory School of
Music. During her Prep School experience,
Angelica discovered her strong interest in
teaching. Upon her graduation in 1994, she moved
to Phoenix and joined the faculty at Music Works
Academy, where she worked for 10 years. During
her time at Music Works Academy, she taught on
average 55 students per week, and gained
experience in teaching a variety of ages and
skill levels, managing and maintaining a private
music studio, and developing student
curriculums.
In 2005, Angelica received her
Masters in Educational Psychology from Arizona
State University, where she focused on learning
through the lifespan and self-regulation as it
applies to piano instruction, and in 2008 earned
her certification of National Certified Teacher
of Music from The Music Teacher's National
Association. She opened her private piano
studio in 2005. She is currently a member of the
Phoenix Music Teachers Association, where she is
serving on the Ensemble Committee and as
chairperson for the National Certification
program. She studied piano with Carol Rhodes,
Dr. Frank Scott, Gene Pickens, and is currently
studying with Stella Saperstein, The Russian
Piano Method. In addition, Angelica has studied
the Alexander Technique with Harriet Harris and
body mechanics with Terri Roach of Body
Stabilization.
The goals of Angelica's Piano Studio are to
provide a positive professional attitude and a
nurturing, supportive environment suitable for
learning and the enjoyment of music. Her program
includes a balance of theory, functional
playing, sight-playing, and ear training, while
incorporating a variety of musical styles.
Students have the opportunity to perform in 2
recitals per year, adjudications (Keyboard
Gymnastic, Arizona Study Program and MTNA Studio
Festival Program), and PMTA Events.
Angelica believes that her job as a teacher is
to expose students to a variety of music and
musical styles, to teach them about the process
of making and interpreting music, and to provide
skills in order for them to become mature,
self-directed, creative individuals.
Learning to play the piano can be enjoyable and
fulfilling for a lifetime, but the first step to
success begins with the collaborative effort of
all involved: parent, student and teacher.
Angelica resides in Avondale with her husband
Bryan and three cats: Satchel, Skittles and
Sasha. Besides playing the piano, Angelica
enjoys baking, reading, jogging,
scrap-booking/calligraphy, and ballroom dancing.
Accepting students Ages 7+
Format: 45 minutes with instructor
Fee: $110/month
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