Jeff Stokely

Jeff is the originator and founder of

Trumbull Music Studios

trumbullmusic@sbcglobal.net

www.facebook.com/jeffstokely

Liturgical Organist.

Trinity Luthern Church, Shelton

Trinity Episcopal Chruch, Nichols

At S.W. TEXAS STATE, Jeff  studied classical piano.

BS Philosophy, Sacred Heart University

Masters Program Elementary Education

University of Bridgeport
 

Began playing organ in church age 13

Influences range from Joseph Haydn, John Phillip Sousa, Hank Williams, J.S. Bach, Coldplay, Billy Joel, Glenn Miller to Thelonious Monk.

General music Abbie Tuller School Faifield
 

Enjoys  Special Ed. students
 

"Although old fashioned in my approach to teaching,  I like to integrate modern music into the lesson and compare current artists to performers/composers of the past."

Jeff

Mary Anne Lapinski

Graduate University of Bridgeport

Frank Porto Music Studios, Bridgeport, CT

St. Jude RC Church, Monroe, CT

 Pianist Folk Services

http://saintjudechurch.net/

e-mail me at:  m-lapinski@hotmail.com

Professional Organizations

Schubert Club

Affords the student the opportunity to participate in various activities including the Young Musicians Festival held annually at Fairfield University.

Music Teachers National Association

CT State Music Teachers Association (CSMTA)

             Fairfield Chapter

www.fairfieldcountymusicteachers.com

Teaching Piano

Jeff Stokely

     After teaching all ages of students, and beginners through advanced, for more than 25 years, I am kind of old-fashioned in that I want students to learn to read music properly; so I use a variety of method-books such as the Schaum and Thompson methods, which came out in the 1940s. Along with these old-fashioned books, however, I enjoy modern technology – digital pianos/keyboards, played along with computer-generated backgrounds.

     Every student is different, and I try to take each one where she/he’s at, whether a child-prodigy, or a learning-disabled student, or anyone in between. Good reading and technical skills are important, but the fact remains that music is primarily an aural art-form, and I want the student to create art; therefore I am genuinely interested in the music each student listens to and enjoys. I want them to at least be able to play chords along with a favorite tune on their iPods. Additionally, I have often been introduced to new music I might not have otherwise heard – so it is a learning experience for me too!

     True musicianship and virtuosity does not come easily, “overnight”. They come with a good deal of effort and practice. So be patient – you will get there.