Connor

Musician and Chess Teacher

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About Connor

Connor is a musician and chess player now in his first year of law school. He started playing chess in 1st grade, and has been an enthusiastic lover of the game and the way chess' logical reasoning has lent itself to other parts of his life ever since. He has been working closely with kids for the past 8 years as a music teacher, math and english tutor, camp counselor, and youth chess instructor. His teaching philosophy reflects back to his own experiences as a kid where his most positive learning experiences were with teachers who really cared about what they were teaching. Connor is a lifelong learner himself!

Experiences

Multi-Instrument Music Camp or Series!

Multi-Instrument Music Camp is a great way for kids to jam during summer break while exploring and expanding their musical horizons! This enrichment camp offers a unique and exciting opportunity for budding musicians to learn the fundamentals of music across a variety of instruments, including recorder, Ukulele, piano, keyboard, flute, and saxophone. No worries if they've never played any of them before!
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Weekdays, Afterschool, Weekends, School Breaks

Learning Through Logic and Games

This experience is chock full of games that will leave your child guessing, laughing, and -- whether they realize it or not! -- learning. From chess to Settler's of Katan, Monopoly Deal and backgammon, card games and Pokemon Battle Academy, or whatever your child is into, let the games begin!
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Weekdays, Afterschool, Weekends, School Breaks

Intermediate and Advanced Saxophone

A 6-week series (to start) perfect for saxophone players who want to take their playing to the next level. With an experienced musician as their guide, students will continue to develop their technique while jamming out. They'll also gain instruction in composition, allowing them to create their own music, hone their skills and gain a deeper appreciation for their wind instrument.
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Weekdays, Afterschool, Weekends, School Breaks

Intermediate and Advanced Flute

Jamming out with other musicians, practicing reading music, composing one's own ballads, and learning various instrumental techniques: this interactive and exciting musical learning series goes beyond traditional tutoring. Kids will explore and grow their musical talents with a hands-on, weekly experience allowing them to practice, play and have fun!
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Weekdays, Afterschool, Weekends, School Breaks

Fun With Chess!

Fun with Chess! provides kids with a fundamental understanding of the game of chess, and is designed to foster a love of logic, problem solving, and hopefully the desire to deepen one's learning of strategy and games! While kids will learn the rules of the games, Connor creates an atmosphere where participants challenge one another and can become better friends by collaborating and playing with each other.
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Weekdays, Afterschool, Weekends, School Breaks

Chess Club

Recommended for groups of 6 to 10 (must be an even number).
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Weekdays, Afterschool, Weekends, School Breaks

Chess Camp

A mix of games and fun, your child will develop their chess skills, learning techniques and strategies to help them better understand the game and reinforce logical thinking and problem solving. Done with a group of friends, this enrichment camp will provide an exciting and stimulating environment that will help your child further promote and develop a wide range of skills, while also having a great time!
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Weekdays, Afterschool, Weekends, School Breaks

Beginning Recorder for Young Musicians

Beginning Recorder for Young Musicians will introduce your young child to the world of musical instruments, singing and music. Great for early readers and learning readers, too, the recorder is also an excellent starter-instrument for learning to read music which helps to reinforce reading skills generally. This interactive experience provides a fun introduction to the recorder and sight reading, as well as the opportunity to learn and play new songs.
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Weekdays, Afterschool, Weekends, School Breaks

Beginning Piano

Introducing Beginning Piano – an engaging and fun series for young learners who are just getting started with learning to play the piano. With Beginning Piano, your child will experience the joy of making music and the pride of finding their own, unique sound!
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Weekdays, Afterschool, Weekends, School Breaks

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