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Afiya B.

Private tutor in Paradise, NV

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Hi! Students love to call me; "Dr. B". It places us on friendly terms. Well, every since I can remember I have taken part in music of some kind. My grandmother, Frances Banks was one of the first women of color to own her own private music school in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was even awarded for doing so! I guess a little bit of "Gramma" rubbed off on me. I started out in our High School Jazz Band playing trombone. We even received a little check from the school bookstore for playing for jazz gigs! I entered the University of Arizona to begin music studies right after HS. I went on to earn the Bachelors In Music;1970 in Music Composition; And the Masters in Music Theory & Composition in 1977 Some of my fondest experiences in music occurred at the Charlie Parker Jazz foundations. I had a chance to meet jazz greats like Ella FitzGerald; Dizzy Gilliespie; And Count Basie's son. What a time! And, it was a challenge and fun to teach music to the different learners at the Parker music school. I'll admit the pay wasn't that great! (smile) Later I went on to complete my music education. I traveled throughout the United States taking classes. This was what was great about Union Institute. You could travel and learn! I had a chance to study at well known African American Institutions like Fisk University. I studied the Negro Spiritual there: At Howard University, I studied Descriptions of Orally Transmitted Music. And last I studied at Tuskegee Institute in Alabama. There I studied Perspectives In Black Music. This gave me an authentic feel for what Black music is all about. This includes popular music of all types. I completed my Doctoral studies at Union Institute And University; There I completed extensive studies in Gospel Music And Education. I even had a chance to study about music schools all over the world and to make a comparison to American ideals about teaching music. This was a great experience too! Well, here I am in 2016 living in Entertainment Capital of the World. This is exciting too and you never know who will be featured on the Vegas scene! I'm still doing what I love and have a passion for doing........that is TEACHING MUSIC! Hope to see or meet you soon! Dr. B

Experience

University of Pittsburgh: Instructor: The History of Jazz 1984 Private Lesson Instructor: Charlie Parker Jazz Foundation: KC, Mo. 1991-1992 2013 - 2015: Owner: Instructor Imaje School of the Arts: Tucson, Az

Availability

Any day at any time, Weekdays at any time, Saturday at any time

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Up to 15 minutes away for no additional charge, Up to 5 minutes away for no additional charge

Hobbies

I Love Traveling: I've spent time in Lagos Nigeria Africa; Sydney Australia; London, England; And Auckland, New Zealand. I love teaching Music. It's what I do!

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