Gemechu Music School
Gemechu Music School

Why Music?

 
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Music is a Science. Music is Mathematical. Music is a Foreign Language. Music is History. Music is Physical Education. Music Develops Insight and Demands Research. Music is all these things, but most of all, Music is Art.

That is why we teach music. Not because we expect you to major in music. Not because we expect you to play or sing all your life …

But so you will be human. So you will recognize beauty. So you will be closer to an infinite beyond this world.

So you will have something to cling to, So you will have more love, more compassion, more gentleness, more good - in short, more life.

R Daniel Mooney

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“Recitals” with recorded piano accompaniments at home during Covid-19:

 
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Lessons

We offer group piano classes called Music for “Little Sparrows” for ages 4 to 12 and individual lessons for violin for ages 4 to 99 from beginner to professional level. Ensemble lessons with current students are also encouraged. We are located in Oakdale, Minnesota.

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Music for “Little Sparrows”

Share your fun, your struggles, your success with each other

This program focuses on 4 to 12 year old children who will receive piano instruction in a group setting. The youngest children - called Song Sparrows - receive additional introduction to other musical  instruments. Parents will not participate during the lessons but can observe the class from the waiting area.

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Performance opportunities

Current violin and piano students who play other instruments as well are also encouraged to perform at our recitals

Benita is offering various opportunities to perform during the school year but encourages her students to perform at other events as well like family reunions, church services especially during Christmas time, talent shows at school, participating in school orchestras or programs like Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies. She also encourages her students to experience the fun of playing with each other in small ensemble groups.

Uploaded by Benita Gemechu on 2019-03-05.

Uploaded by Benita Gemechu on 2019-03-05.

 
 
 
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About Benita Gemechu

Master’s Degree in Music, Academy of Music and Theatre “F.M. Bartholdi” in Leipzig, Germany (specialized in teaching violin)

3-year degree in Music Theory, Academy of Music and Theatre “F.M. Bartholdi” in Leipzig, Germany, with an emphasis on music education for young children, adults and people with disabilities.

Benita teaches violin students of all levels and ages, from beginner to professional. Her teenage daughter Kalaalee is consistently assisting her teaching the group piano classes and her teenage son Ayyaana, who enjoys playing different instruments, is helping her introduce new instruments to the Song Sparrows, always a special treat.

In her spare time Benita enjoys walks in the woods and spending time with her husband and children.