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TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
​ Music has a powerful effect on people. One of the most memorable musical moments for me was hearing Liszt's Liebestraum No. 2 for the first time; after hearing it, I scrambled to learn more about this piece. My goal as a teacher is to help my students acquire musical skills that they can use for the rest of their life. All students can learn and experience the joy of making music, be it for personal enjoyment, to share friends and family, or to prepare for further training beyond high school. It is my belief that music education serves these goals while developing a deep and life-long love of the arts. My teaching philosophy involves creating a customized teaching experience for students. There are many different types of students wanting to learn music and numerous ways to educate them. I teach my students using a range of materials, including method books to provide a structured introduction to skills and repertoire, online apps and games that can be played inside and outside of the classroom, visual aids, and workbooks to practice theory and composition. Concepts and practices I prioritize with my students include theoretical technique such as scales, arpeggios, chords, various articulations, healthy application of technique, and a wide selection of repertoire geared toward skill development. Since every student is unique, I strive to find the most effective and enjoyable teaching method for the student. -Nicholas Knox
NICK KNOX
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ABOUT NICK
A Life Surrounded by Music
Born in Atlanta GA, Nick has been performing music since he was nine years old. From his mother singing to herself while preparing a meal to his father strumming the guitar, Nick never went a day without music being in his life. Weather it was singing in the choir or playing piano during a morning church service, Nick knew he didn't simply want to play music, he had to.
Nick believes that music is a reflection of three things: the music's inspiration, the audience's interpretation, & the performer's interpretation. to Nick, these three things turn the music more than paper with notes and lyrics on it. the music that Nick writes aims to capture his thoughts and perceptions on a topic​Nick is currently attending Piedmont University, where he is studying piano performance. Over the course of his career, Nick has become proficient in classical, rock, gospel, pop, and jazz.
"Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent."