Amy Thomason,
Amy Thomason
Piano, Voice
Teaching Philosophy
"The most important thing I can bring to a student is interest. If a student feels connected with what I am teaching, learning can become fun instead of forced. Each student brings in a different type of learning, and I like to really listen to the student before deciding exactly what style of music and learning will be the most appropriate. As is true in life, one's individuality and artistic taste should never be something the teacher is trying to change. It is my job to encourage this spark and further its expansion. Everyone I've met connects to at least a handful of musical genres or artists. I believe in allowing a student to explore his/her musical interest while maintaining work on appropriate material for growth and learning!"
Biography
Amy is a pianist, singer (mezzo-soprano), and actress new to the Boston area. Born in Music City, Nashville, Tennessee, Amy has worked at theaters across the country and attended the Wanda L. Bass School of Music at Oklahoma City University. While studying acting and voice, Amy had the opportunity to workshop material with many artists, including Oklahoma City University alumni Kristen Chenoweth and Kellie O’Hara.
Amy began taking piano lessons at age 4 and vocal lessons at age 11, and has worked as a music director, vocal coach, and pianist for numerous professional theater companies. Amy has taught private and group classes to students of all ages, from four to seventy. Most recently, Amy has worked as a costume designer and wardrobe supervisor with theaters including the American Repertory Theater, Huntington Theater, the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company, and the Ogunquit Playhouse.
Amy began teaching in 2013 and joined Note-worthy Experiences in August 2018.
A Bit More...
Learn more about Amy Thomason in her Teacher Feature.
“Amy is the perfect teacher for us-8-year-old and 40-year-old first-time piano students. She understands that children and adults learn differently and switches easily between teaching styles and techniques for each of us. She gently helps us work on "problem areas" (keep those wrists up!) and inspires us to improve our skills and perhaps most importantly, love music. Amy is flexible, attentive and encouraging. We love Amy!”
-Liz from Framingham
