Robesonia 19551 / jimandlauranelson@gmail.com / 610-823-4481
What ages/levels do you teach? I teach ages 5 through adult, all levels and abilities.
What has been an important influence? I had wonderful teachers who mentored me and gave me opportunities to grow in areas like accompanying and ensemble playing. Because they had faith in me, even when I was very inexperienced, my confidence grew. They showed me how to use music as a bridge to build relationships and help others, and I strive to follow their example with my own students.
What do you love about teaching? Oh, so many things! Helping students develop their skills and talents and grow in confidence, getting to experience “aha” moments with them, continually being challenged to grow, myself, and to never stop learning, and just the sheer pleasure of being immersed in music making! I feel blessed to have a job I love so much.
What other activities are you involved in, musical or otherwise? I’m a member of the Reading Choral Society, love accompanying, and enjoy working with homeschooling families in music, drama, and other subjects, having homeschooled my own children for 25 years. I play the violin and French horn for fun, and enjoy gardening, photography, and crafts.
What random thing would you like us to know about you?
I was raised in Asia (primarily Taiwan), where my parents worked as missionaries. I love traveling and making friends with people from other countries.