ABOUT THE TEACHER
Having developed a passion for teaching from a young age, Francisco Naranjo knew he wanted to help others find the joy that studying music can bring to one's life, so he set forth on a path to become a music teacher to do just that. He has over 10 years of teaching experience offering piano lessons that engage, reward, and most importantly, enable students to have fun playing the piano. He enjoys seeing the excitement and confidence that his students have at the end of every lesson, ready to share their musical strengths with the world!
Teaching Philosophy
Mr. Naranjo believes in the power that the study of music can bring to anyone's life. Combining a student's desire to learn to play the piano, a highly qualified teacher that will provide a positive and supportive environment for music learning, and a parents' unconditional support for their child, a student is now placed on a path to musical success in which they will also develop the confidence needed to succeed in many other aspects of their life.
Music Education Background
Mr. Naranjo received his Bachelor's of Music Education degree from Northern Arizona University, Magna Cum Laude, where he studied piano under Dr. Frank Scott. While at NAU, he maintained an active performing and teaching schedule accompanying instrumentalists, vocalists, and music ensembles, as well as teaching piano through the NAU Music and Dance Academy. Mr. Naranjo earned the honor of receiving the Presser Undergraduate Scholar Award, NAU School of Music Outstanding Graduating Senior Award, NAU President's Prize Award, and being listed as Who's Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges. A passion of Mr. Naranjo has been to expand his musical horizons through learning about music from around the world. This led him abroad to study music at the University of Granada in Granada, Spain, as well as at the Shenyang Conservatory of Music in Shenyang, China.
Professional Involvement
Mr. Naranjo currently serves as the Treasurer on the Phoenix Music Teachers Association (PMTA) Board of Directors and the Arizona Study Program, as well as forming part of the PMTA Piano Ensemble Committee. He participates in this annual event as a Conductor, leading groups of talented piano students performing on stage as one large ensemble. He is an active member of the following organizations: Music Teachers National Association, Arizona State Music Teachers Association, Phoenix Music Teachers Association, and the National Piano Guild.
Because of his involvement in these organizations, students of Mr. Naranjo are able to participate in music events that otherwise would not be offered to students. He is also able to attend music conferences held by these organizations to continue to improve his craft of teaching music and provide the best possible instruction and resources for his students.
Teaching Philosophy
Mr. Naranjo believes in the power that the study of music can bring to anyone's life. Combining a student's desire to learn to play the piano, a highly qualified teacher that will provide a positive and supportive environment for music learning, and a parents' unconditional support for their child, a student is now placed on a path to musical success in which they will also develop the confidence needed to succeed in many other aspects of their life.
Music Education Background
Mr. Naranjo received his Bachelor's of Music Education degree from Northern Arizona University, Magna Cum Laude, where he studied piano under Dr. Frank Scott. While at NAU, he maintained an active performing and teaching schedule accompanying instrumentalists, vocalists, and music ensembles, as well as teaching piano through the NAU Music and Dance Academy. Mr. Naranjo earned the honor of receiving the Presser Undergraduate Scholar Award, NAU School of Music Outstanding Graduating Senior Award, NAU President's Prize Award, and being listed as Who's Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges. A passion of Mr. Naranjo has been to expand his musical horizons through learning about music from around the world. This led him abroad to study music at the University of Granada in Granada, Spain, as well as at the Shenyang Conservatory of Music in Shenyang, China.
Professional Involvement
Mr. Naranjo currently serves as the Treasurer on the Phoenix Music Teachers Association (PMTA) Board of Directors and the Arizona Study Program, as well as forming part of the PMTA Piano Ensemble Committee. He participates in this annual event as a Conductor, leading groups of talented piano students performing on stage as one large ensemble. He is an active member of the following organizations: Music Teachers National Association, Arizona State Music Teachers Association, Phoenix Music Teachers Association, and the National Piano Guild.
Because of his involvement in these organizations, students of Mr. Naranjo are able to participate in music events that otherwise would not be offered to students. He is also able to attend music conferences held by these organizations to continue to improve his craft of teaching music and provide the best possible instruction and resources for his students.
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