Andrea's Story
Andrea Humphrey has played piano since she was five years old and followed her older brother to piano lessons with her Auntie Mary. After accompanying her way through school, church, and college, she began teaching post-high school keyboards and music theory at a technical college while opening a private piano studio for younger students.
Her musical range expanded when, years later, on an extended assignment to India with her husband and children, she continued working as both an instructor and in-demand pianist. This opportunity was a highlight of her years as a music educator as it increased her awareness of the importance of music’s social bonds and the value of making music education available to all.
Andrea graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in music therapy.
About
Andrea’s publishing debut consists of three books:
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Kindred Piano Method - Lesson and Theory Book - Primer Level
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Beginner piano instruction for all ages with clear illustrations, current pedagogy, and inclusive language and songs.
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Featuring traditional songs and musical ideas from Africa, Canada, Western Europe, Israel, Korea, U.S.A., and more.
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Highlights include introductions to composers and performers, centuries of song history and cultural significance.
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Kindred Piano Method – Lesson and Theory Book – Level One
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Advanced-Beginner piano instruction for all ages focusing on scales and chord construction with current pedagogy, inclusive language and songs.
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Featuring traditional songs from Cuba, Germany, Ghana, Israel, the kingdom of the Hawaiian Islands, and more.
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Highlights include in-depth look at composers and performers, sight-reading, and musical interpretation
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Kindred Piano Method – Performance Book - Level One
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Companion Book for Kindred Lesson and Theory Book – Level One
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This book also serves as a standalone Songbook for all ages with inclusive language throughout
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Advanced-Beginner Performance Book featuring traditional songs with program notes, song history, and inclusive lyrics. Songs original from West Africa, France, Israel, Mexico, Norway, and more.
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New educational compositions with diverse subjects such as sustainability and artists bios.
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Address
Kindred Piano Method
JSA Ventures LLC
PO Box 24831
Minneapolis, MN 55424