Teaching

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Philosophy

"If a musician wants to become a fine artist, he must first become a finer person."

- Shinichi Suzuki, Nurtured by Love

Engagement with music aids students in the process of fostering a deeper and more meaningful connection with themselves and the world around them. It encourages them to inteact with their internal and external worlds in a positive, compassionate, and constructive manner.

Learning music teaches necessary life skills such as respect, self-discipline, communication, and teamwork. It is a journey that illuminates the importance of understanding, compassionate interaction as well as having fun!

It is my goal as an educator to provide a student-oriented experience, creating a space for my students to discover and express themselves as individuals. I wish to cultivate these life skills within a musical environment, all while working to provide quality musical entertainment to the community.

Testimonials

"He was always there to help us, and made us have fun a lot."

Former High School Student

"He is very nice, funny, and honest. He is also super cool and always finds a way to make our lesson interesting."

Former 4th Grade Student

"[Xander was] easy to work with, dependable, and reliable... [He was] well liked by [his] students and brought positivity to the workplace."

Former Employer

"He's passionate about what he's doing and I know that he's going to accomplish so much in his future."

Former High School Student

"I really like[d] that he was always funny, making jokes out of everything, but he also had a lot of control of the class."

Former 5th Grade Student

"He's always pushing us to do better. He cares about every single one of his students."

Former High School Student

"I liked how Mr. Stephan is really funny and kind. His directions were clear at it was fun."

Former 5th Grade Student

"Mr. Stephan was extremely helpful, fun, and kind-hearted."

Former High School Student

"The greatest benefit I had from working with [Xander] was peace of mind. I knew that [he] could handle any task that was given to [him]..."

Former Employer

"He gives us good challenges."

Former 3rd Grade Student