Ashley Hendrix Email & Phone Number

Executive Summary:Ashley Bradford considers it an immense privilege to be invited into your life. She is upbeat and encouraging and wants to see you reach your ultimate musical happiness! Moreover, she possesses the intuition and insight to help you take your piano skill to a level you never thought possible. You will receive piano instruction that is fun, motivating, challenging, and tailored to you individually. Your education will include the twenty essential areas of musical knowledge. You will focus on the music that makes you happiest and have an opportunity to expand your musical world as well. You will become a well-rounded musician who, through your musical exploits, will deepen and widen your world and your happiness. Adult Curriculum. Create Happiness:Sound theory of piano pedagogy and music education is the foundation of all instruction. Adults set their own goals in piano and learn how to accomplish the steps that lead to meeting those goals. Learners are taught essential skills in 20 different musical areas which transfer to every musical goal.The adult curriculum is designed for learners in the adult years. The WholeMusic™ curriculum a 17 level, systematic, fun program that teaches 20 musical areas including: technique, theory, composition, improvisation, artistry, analysis, sight reading, and performance. Learners have the option to grow their skills by playing their favorite songs as well as learning the works of well-known masters.Adult learners become well-rounded musicians who, through their musical studies can accomplish their musical dreams. Adults have the opportunity to apply these skills to their musical goals in any area including:Pop musicChurch musicJazz musicCountry musicClassical musicSong writing RecordingRecreational playingThe Master’s WholeMusic™ curriculum builds the skills needed to fulfill any musical dream an adult is seeking.

Created and Direct Piano Lessons for Adults Program Piano Teacher Trainer: Master’s Pedagogical Institute Designed WholeMusic curriculum Executive Director: Master’s Music Academy Piano Competition Adjudicator: State, Local, and National Piano Competitions Piano Teacher: All Ages and Levels

Certification Chair 2011-2014 Executive Board Member Arizona State Music Teachers Association 2001-2010 President of Arizona State Music Teachers Association 2006-2008 President of East Valley Music Teachers Association 2001-2003 Founding President of Grand Canyon University's Chapter of the Music Teachers National Association 1999-2000

Performed Professionally in various venues around the world including: guest performing artist at conferences, performed in a recording project with Glenn Campbell, performed music for a BBC television documentary, concert tours in Asia and the Asian Pacific Islands. Solo concerts and appearances around the world with organizations such as Wycliffe, New Tribes, and Focus on the Family, and as an American cultural ambassador through Sister Cities organization. Professional accompanist for instrumentalists, vocalists, and churches. Years spent performing weekly as singer and pianist for church worship teams. Back up and lead artist on various recording projects. Toured nationally and internationally as singer, pianist, and songwriter for professional performing group.

Master'S Degree, Music Education

Earned Master of Music Education

Bachelor'S Degree, Piano Performance And Vocal Performance, 4.0 Gpa

Activities and Societies: • Founding President of Grand Canyon University’s chapter of the Music Teachers National Association • Induction.