About Laura Phillips

Education: Washington State Music Ed Teaching Certificate K-12

Performance Experience: Several years Community Band and Flute Ensemble Experience Several years pro level Church Orchestra Experience

Teaching Experience: 14 years Studio music teaching experience. 14 years Classroom Band and Vocal teaching experience

Teaching Philosophy: Learning to play a musical instrument requires the use and combination of many cognitive and physiological systems. I start with the basics, using accessible appropriate tunes. I try to give immediate success and discovery. I build a foundation of skills, add new and more increasingly complex musical skills over time. I try to use music that is fun and accessible. I am happy when student is happy and meets director's goals,