Jani Bowe

My name is Jani Bowe and I'm a piano teacher in Alpharetta, GA. For more info and to sign up for lessons, visit my website at www.PianoInAlpharetta.com

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Piano teacher, writer, story-chaser, bookhound, and choco-holic. My name? Jani Bowe

Piano Teacher at Take Lessons

August 2011 - Present | Alpharetta, GA

Piano Teacher at Self-Employed

2011 - Present | Alpharetta, GA

Piano Teacher at Self-Employed

2003 - 2007 | Minnesota

• Specialized in encouraging a love of music with beginning and intermediate piano students. • Easily adapted lessons for different ages. Students ranged from five year-olds to grown adults. • Taught from a Classical basis, then expanded to include other genres (Jazz, Blues, Pop, etc.) as appropriate or desired by student. • Emphasized theory and technique basics using games, positive reinforcement, and other (fun!) activities. • Nurtured artistry and creativity in performances by incorporating exploration of mood and senses, and out-of-the-box thinking.

Piano Teacher at First Note, Inc.

2004 - 2005 | South Suburbs of Minneapolis, MN

• Cultivated a solid musical foundation with beginning and intermediate piano and vocal students throughout the Twin-Cities metro area. • Adapted lessons for varying age groups and mental abilities – students ranged from five year-olds to grown adults, as well as a special needs adult. • Began with a Classical approach, then expanded into other genres (Jazz, Blues, Pop, etc.) as desired. • Continuously built up theory and technique basics using games, positive reinforcement, and other (fun!) activities.

Volunteer Piano Instructor at NorthCentral University

2003 - 2004 | Minneapolis, MN

• Volunteer piano instructor through NCU’s WOVEN program (With One Voice Energizing Neighborhoods), bringing free music lessons to inner-city children in need. • Assisted large-classroom theory sessions by checking in with students and bringing the concepts of music theory to life wherever needed. • Instructed one-on-one with assigned student, covering technique, rhythm and performance. • Experience culminated in a successful recital for parents and neighborhood, leaving students feeling confident and accomplished.

Columbia College Chicago

2007 – 2009

BA

Concentration: Fiction Writing

The Academy for Film and Television

2004 – 2006

Diploma

Concentration: Performance Fundamentals

Activities: On-camera acting, acting basics, and voice-overs.

The Institute for Production Engineering

2003 – 2004

AAS

Concentration: Audio Production / Engineering

Expanding my musical horizons; teaching piano lessons in Alpharetta and Milton, GA; reading; writing stories and novels; chocolate.