About Rach Moody
Rach Moody
Music Teacher, Expert
Location: Sterling, VA
Speaks: English
Instructs: Bass Clarinet, Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone
Education: Bachelors of Music Education from Ithaca College
Preliminary Teaching Certificate in New York State
Performance Experience: High School Concert Bands
High School Jazz Bands
Ithaca College Concert Bands
Loudoun Symphonic Winds
Fusion Academy Staff Band
St. David's Church Choir
Teaching Experience: Personal Saxophone Studio starting in 2014
Music Teacher at Deposit CSD in New York -- teaching Elementary General Music, Middle School Choir, and High School Choir
Long Term Music Sub at Frederick CSD in Maryland - teaching Elementary General Music and 4th Grade Band and Orchestra
Music Teacher / Mentor at Fusion Academy in Virginia -- teaching music electives like Guitar, Drums, Recording Arts, and Wellbeing through Music
Teaching Philosophy: My teaching philosophy is rooted in the conviction that music is a universal language that everyone can learn to speak. I believe in meeting students where they are, recognizing their unique backgrounds, abilities, and interests. From this starting point, I guide them through a journey of growth, not just in technical skill, but in self-expression and confidence.
Get to know Rach Moody
Born and raised in New York, I discovered my love for the saxophone in 5th grade and have been playing ever since. After graduating from Ithaca College with a bachelors in Music Education, where I mastered a variety of concert band instruments, I dedicated myself to teaching music in New York public schools, sharing my passion and nurturing young talent through elementary general music, middle school choir, and high school choir. In 2021, I brought my experience and enthusiasm to Virginia, where I currently teach at Fusion Academy in Leesburg, utilizing my other musical skills teaching subjects like drums, guitar, and recording arts. I strive to inspire my students with the same joy for music that has fueled my career for years.
Rach Moody teaches at:
46900 Cedar Lakes Plaza Suite 160
Sterling, VA 20164
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