Welcome!
I have a passion for working with all ages to use music in a variety of ways. To grow musically, to enhance our lives emotionally, or to use it to live a more productive life.
I have a music degree from Spring Arbor University with an emphasis on voice, conducting and saxophone and have been teaching private music for over 30 years. I have also taught classroom music in Christian school settings (elementary music and band) and have directed vocal and hand bell choirs in churches and senior centers.
I specialize in beginning piano, voice (all levels) and saxophone (beginning and intermediate). I include a thorough knowledge of music theory, ear training and literature.
As of November, 2022 I am also now a Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC). I am currently adding those services. For more on what Music Therapy is and how it differs from Music Lessons see please the Q and A page.
I teach in my Mattawan, MI home and at Heritage Christian Academy in Kalamazoo, MI. For more information on locations please see the Q and A page.
For lessons, (musical goals) my normal rate is $100 a month (30 minute lessons-$25 per lesson) For more information on rates, see the Q and A page.
For Music Therapy, (non-music goals) my current rate is $50 per session. (45-50 minute session,4 sessions per month and includes all documentation, session planning, collaboration with health providers and/or educators, supplies such as use of instruments and technology, etc.)
Please contact me by email allenmmrrj@yahoo.com, phone/text (269) 217-8274 or through the contact page on this site. Please feel free to contact me for more information.
MaryBeth Allen, MT-BC