A good teacher should inspire rather than force and adapt to different learning styles and shifting interests with ease and clear communication. Beth Galiger has created a studio intended to stimulate imagination, visually as well as through a wide variety of recorded and written music and instruments to experiment with. Just blocks from Zilker Park, her south Austin studio is conveniently located.
With over 20 years experience teaching, Beth has developed a style, which encompasses classical technique, strong reading skills and playing by ear. Primary goals are evaluated and given priority, whether they are meeting school deadlines, performing around town, or finding one's own personal expression. These may include preparing for upcoming concerts and chair tests, auditions, and competitions such as the TMEA state competition each fall and the UIL and TAPPS solo and ensemble competitions in the spring. Supplementing these goals is a growing understanding of music theory, from studying orchestral scores to building solos.
She teaches all ages, levels and styles of flute, from classical to jazz, pop and rock to Celtic and Cajun. She also teaches beginning sax and fiddle.
Ms. Galiger's teaching supports and goes beyond my band director's teaching. I have moved from almost last chair up to first chair with only a few weeks of lessons.
- Katie Sosa, 8th grade
She believes reading music to be like reading a book, invaluable in quickly gaining a wealth of information, while playing by ear is more akin to speaking spontaneously. To this end, time is devoted to teaching both skills. Music theory can range from studying symphonic score and analyzing solos to jazz chord extensions and understanding elements of improvisation.
Beth is a wonderful teacher. She has extended my love for music in all directions. She makes it fun and I look forward to all my lessons.
- Laura Gonzalez, 7th grade
For rates and scheduling information, email me: Beth Galiger
Studies have shown that students who study music perform better in other academic areas, especially math and language, as well as having much lower rates of substance abuse or dropping out of school. The links below cite only a very few of the studies.
http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/dailard/mozartconnect/math,_academics,_music_.html
http://www.tmea.org/025_Advocacy/futureofmusic_r.html
http://www.tmea.org/025_Advocacy/music_keyarea_r.html
