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About
I love teaching students young and old to make music! I am known for being a fun, compassionate teacher and making students feel very comfortable.
Experience:
I have a Bachelors degree in Music Education, over 25 years of piano study and performance, over 15 years of well-rounded vocal study and performance, 15 years of teaching private lessons, and 2 years at a Broadway musical theatre performance college (before deciding I wanted more well-rounded pursuits). I have worked as an accompanist both freelance and in the school district, and as a singer for events and weddings. I am also a singer/songwriter and have studied as an actress and worked as an acting coach as well.
Lessons:
I teach piano from age 4 through adult, and voice from roughly age 12 through adult, although I will sometimes consider different ages based on aptitude and attention span. I have also helped many people prepare songs and acting monologues for auditions of all kinds. My previous students have enjoyed great success, a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, and two recitals a year. I had a student who once won a national competition for young country singers as well.
Teaching Focus and Style:
I teach all styles of music, from classical and musical theatre to R&B and pop and everything in between, tailoring the lessons to each student's needs and goals. One thing I am especially known for is making students feel at ease and making the process fun. I work very well with both advanced adults and beginners or children! I love watching the lightbulb come on and helping people begin or further their musical journey, and I am a mother with young children myself so I have a great love and passion for working with children. I also love the excitement and challenge of working with intermediate and advanced adults and teens who are looking to improve or broaden their skills, learn better technique, prepare for college or shows, or want a challenge. Whether you are looking to learn for fun or pursue a career in music, I would love to work with you!
I love seeing the lightbulb go on and the excitement when students learn something new or achieve something they've been working toward! Watching students grow and succeed is incredibly rewarding.
Overview
Hired 10 times
Background checked
21 years in business
Business hours
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Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.
Services offered
Subjects of interest
Fundamentals (pitch, rhythm, chords, etc.)
Harmonization
Music subjects (notation, analysis, ear training)
Other
Level of experience
No experience
Beginner
Intermediate
Instrument student plays
Piano
Violin
Guitar
Drum
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Chinedu J.
Feb 2, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack
Trudy is one of the best tutors one could wish for. Her lesson plans makes it easy and structured for you to read and play music even without prior knowledge. I’ve enjoyed every lesson with her; the weekly assignments and always look forward to a progressive challenge each lesson. The price is also a fair deal considering the quality of the lesson and duration you are getting. I will always choose and recommend Trudy to anyone, anytime any day!
Details: 26 - 44 years old • No, the student cannot read music • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Classical • Yes, the student has a piano • 60 minutes • As soon as possible • I travel to the piano teacher • The piano teacher travels to me
Piano Lessons
Javier P.
Mar 2, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
Trudy is patient and kind and encourages me to work at my own pace. I've already made significant progress in my sightreading and playing ability thanks to Trudy's guidance. I definitely recommend her lessons
Details: 26 - 44 years old • Yes, the student can read music • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Pop • Yes, the student has a keyboard • 30 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)
Piano Lessons
Catherine K.
Jan 5, 2017
Patience of a saint. Invested, caring, compassionate and multi-talented (you should hear her singing voice)! I had two daughters taking piano lessons at the same time. I told Trudy my 1-year goals for the girls up front, and Trudy led my girls to far beyond my expectations in less than six months! In no time, my girls were reading music and composing their own songs on paper! She was particularly good about ensuring the two "tween-age" girls each had specials songs that were just their own and not a song the other sister was also learning at the same time. She exposed the children to musictheory from the beginning (something I never learned in all my years of lessons). The girls adored Trudy and loved their lessons with her. It broke our hearts when she moved away. To this day, nothing makes me happier than seeing my girls run to the piano when they hear a song on the radio and immediately sounding out the melody and playing it over and over. They can read music; they appreciate the beauty of classical pieces; and they treasure their time with Trudy and her lovely family.
Kay O.
Dec 5, 2016
Great teacher. Challenging and supportive. I learned so much from her about the mechanics of playing - position, pressure, strengthening exercises - but she never let me get sloppy about musicality either. Very patient and always has something good to say. Wish I could continue with her!
Wan Seo K.
Jun 30, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack
Trudy was very considerate to my needs as a singer and took the time to really work on the areas that I needed help with. She really puts a lot of consideration into the lesson.
Details: 26 - 44 years old • No, the student cannot read music • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Pop • Gospel • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location
Singing Lessons
Credentials
Background Check
Trudy Evans
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
You are welcome to pay for just one lesson to try it out first before committing to monthly payments.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
New students can pay for one to try it out, and then it goes to monthly payments paid ahead at the last lesson of each month. If lessons are missed, they can be made up as extra lessons.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Check out my bio! It's all in there. :) The basic stuff is Bachelors of Music Ed from UIUC, 20 years of piano lessons, 10 years of voice lessons, and 2 years spent studying and performing at The Hartt School (performing arts conservatory) majoring in musical theatre before I changed my mind and switched schools. I also had an apprenticeship with an outstanding vocal coach in the Chicago area for three summers, learning to teach voice. I have also sang and played piano for weddings and events, worked as an accompanist for individuals as well as schools, and played in the put for school musicals!