KEYBOARD BEGINNINGS IS A GROUP KEYBOARD/PIANO PROGRAM FOR CHILD PLUS PARENT (AGES 4-8)
Children learn to play the keyboard/piano in a relaxed positive atmosphere. Children attend classes each week with their parents and enjoy many activities together. The lesson includes singing with guitar, dance and movement activities, music appreciation, ear training, musical games, notation and rhythm reading. Children also experience playing many different instruments in class such as autoharps and xylophones.

THE KEYBOARD BEGINNINGS curriculum was written and composed by singer/pianist Judy Kagel. Having over 35 years experience, she has an extensive background as an accomplished music teacher of private and group keyboard lessons. Her goal is to develop in each student the beginning of a life-long appreciation of music and the pleasure of performing for one’s own enjoyment.

Keyboard Beginnings is now in its twelfth year of existence and has been classroom tested with over 400 students in Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

For more information or to enroll in the Keyboard Beginnings program at the Monmouth Academy of Musical Arts, please contact us by phone at 732.617.1124 or e-mail info@monmouthacademy.com.

JUDY KAGEL RESUME

FORMAL EDUCATION

• Temple University, BME, Major in Piano and Voice
• Graduate work: Temple University and Westminster Choir College (Rider University)
• Certified to teach Yamaha Music Education, Robert Pace and Kindermusik

MUSIC EDUCATION AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE

• She has taught the Robert Pace approach to group keyboard and the Yamaha Music Course for over 30 years.
• Music in the public schools: K-8
• Choral director: Grades 4-8

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Proficient in Finale scoring program, Microsoft Word, Print Artist and other graphic programs
• Familiar with MIDI keyboards

Mrs. Kagel has had students perform at the Count Basie Theatre, Lillian Livingston’s cable television program, Battleground Arts Showcase, and has prepared elementary school students for local TV programs in Philadelphia Pa. Classes of Mrs. Kagel have also entertained at many local nursing homes and senior centers in the area.