San Diego Piano Lessons with Leslie Olson, La Mesa, El Cajon, Spring Valley Music

Leslie is committed to the success of each student. With over 25 years of teaching experience, Leslie designs lessons to meet the specific needs and goals of each student. Her positive attitude and professional approach motivates every student to succeed!

Through this program students’ lessons are a balance of theory, sight reading, ear training, and repertoire appropriate to the students’ level of proficiency. Mrs. Olson’ students have been selected to perform at the Music Teachers’ Association State Convention each year in either classical music or their own compositions.

Leslie Olson, a national certified teacher of music, is a graduate of San Diego State University in music education and a piano major. She has been teaching piano and instrumental lessons since 1981 in her home studio as well as private lessons at Christ Lutheran School in La Mesa. She was the founder and Director of the Christian Youth Band from 1988-2000, organist and choir director at Atonement Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, and played clarinet and bass clarinet in the San Diego Concert Band. Mrs. Olson now serves as a clinician for bands and is a substitute organist in the San Diego area, playing for Sunday services, weddings, and funerals. Mrs. Olson is also an accompanist and coach for instrumental solos, ensembles, and vocal solos.

Mrs. Olson is an active member of the Music Teachers National Association, California Association for Professional Music Teachers, California School Band and Orchestra Association, and Woman Band Directors International. She regularly attends conferences to further her education and for the enhancement of her students. She is also an adjudicator for music festivals and auditions, and a mentor for college pedagogy students. Many students have become professional musicians, music teachers, and professional actors in musical theater.

Mrs. Olson’s compositions have won many awards and include:
Piano solos: "Invention 101," "Lament," "Moonlight on a Graceful Sea,"
"Serenity" for Piano or Organ Solo, "Two Hearts, One Love," and an arrangement
of "The First Noel."
Piano and voice: "Never Be Lonely," "Teddy Bears," and "Thank You, Lord."
Ensemble: "The Christmas Joy" for Congregation and Flute.


	Leslie Olson Music Studio 4220 Lovett Lane La Mesa, CA 91941 (619) 660-6685 Email
		Leslie is committed to the success of each student. With over 25 years of teaching experience, Leslie designs lessons to meet the specific needs and goals of each student. Her positive attitude and professional approach motivates every student to succeed! Goals of the program The goal of the Leslie Olson Music Studio is to provide an environment suitable for the instruction and enjoyment of music. Lesson programs are designed to meet specific needs and goals of each student. Lessons include a balance of theory, sight reading, ear-traning, and repertoire appropriate to the student's level of proficiency. Students will be encouraged to participate in programs designed to further these goals, such as recitals, competitions, festivals and adjudication through the Music Teachers’ Association of California, California Association for Professional Music Teachers, and the Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association. Parents are asked to assist by providing a home environment conducive to good learning habits. Music Lessons and Instruction Offering weekly ½ hour, ¾ hour, or 1 hour lessons of Classical, Jazz, Sacred, Popular Music, and Composition. All styles of beginning, intermediate, and advanced piano instruction for ages 5 to adult, and including students from public, private, and home schools. Certificate of Merit Through this program students’ lessons are a balance of theory, sight reading, ear training, and repertoire appropriate to the students’ level of proficiency. Mrs. Olson’ students have been selected to perform at the Music Teachers’ Association State Convention each year in either classical music or their own compositions. Leslie Olson's Bio Leslie Olson, a national certified teacher of music, is a graduate of San Diego State University in music education and a piano major. She has been teaching piano and instrumental lessons since 1981 in her home studio as well as private lessons at Christ Lutheran School in La Mesa. She was the founder and Director of the Christian Youth Band from 1988-2000, organist and choir director at Atonement Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, and played clarinet and bass clarinet in the San Diego Concert Band. Mrs. Olson now serves as a clinician for bands and is a substitute organist in the San Diego area, playing for Sunday services, weddings, and funerals. Mrs. Olson is also an accompanist and coach for instrumental solos, ensembles, and vocal solos. Mrs. Olson is an active member of the Music Teachers National Association, California Association for Professional Music Teachers, California School Band and Orchestra Association, and Woman Band Directors International. She regularly attends conferences to further her education and for the enhancement of her students. She is also an adjudicator for music festivals and auditions, and a mentor for college pedagogy students. Many students have become professional musicians, music teachers, and professional actors in musical theater. Mrs. Olson’s compositions have won many awards and include: Piano solos: "Invention 101," "Lament," "Moonlight on a Graceful Sea," "Serenity" for Piano or Organ Solo, "Two Hearts, One Love," and an arrangement of "The First Noel." Piano and voice: "Never Be Lonely," "Teddy Bears," and "Thank You, Lord." Ensemble: "The Christmas Joy" for Congregation and Flute.
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