Credentials
Meet the Instructor:
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Linda Francis is a music education professional that has been teaching piano, classroom music, choir and music theory for over 30 years to students of all ages. Her goal is for every student to succeed. Students are attracted to her friendly, enthusiastic, and intuitive personality in lessons.
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Ms. Linda holds a Bachelor of Music Education from Taylor University in Indiana. She also received her teaching certificate in the Kodaly Method from Seattle Pacific University.
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Since 2013, her students have participated in the annual NC Federation of Music Clubs Festival and have received ratings of ‘Superior’ and 'Excellent' in solo piano performance and music theory. Eighteen of her students have received the Gold Cup Award.​
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Currently, she is a member and officer of the Charlotte Piano Teachers’ Forum (CPTF) and attends regularly scheduled workshops in teacher training and techniques. Her students have also received 'Superior' and 'Excellent' in the CPTF Solo Auditions.
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Ms. Linda says, “I believe that students will enjoy learning the piano if they see themselves accomplishing something every week. It is my hope that this will motivate them to continue learning as the music
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