BIO
Hayley Plauger is a saxophonist, and educator currently based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She has a musical vision of cultivating a connection between all cultures and ethnicities to bring upon a better understanding between people from diverse backgrounds. This vision has been started through her participation in an array of ensembles including a Middle Eastern Ensemble, Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble, and Saxophone Quartet.
Currently, Hayley teaches K-8 General music in Pittsburgh. While studying at Bowling Green State University, she assisted with the Music Plus Program where she taught individual lessons to high school students from the Toledo Public School District who could not afford private lessons on their own.
As a performer, she has given recitals in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Ohio, and has performed at the Bowling Green New Music Festival, the PASSHE Women’s Consortium Conference, the International Navy Saxophone Symposium, and various NASA Regional Conferences.
She holds a B.S. in Music Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a M.M. in Saxophone Performance from Bowling Green State University under the direction of Dr. John Sampen.
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“My goal is to promote student success through individualized instruction, open dialogue, and diverse perspectives. I hope to establish an environment that promotes collaboration and curiosity, and ignites a musical passion from within.”
Hayley has enjoyed teaching a wide variety of ages and groups of students. She has experience teaching elementary, middle, and high school band. Along with teaching the bands, she gave individual and group lessons to all students in the band, including the woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments.
In addition to teaching band, Hayley has taught Chorus and General Music at the 4th and 5th grade levels. She often used ukulele, piano, Orff instruments, and garage band while teaching about improvisation, rhythmic notations, various genres and styles, and women in music.
Currently
Hayley is teaching K-8 General Music in Pittsburgh, and last year she was teaching High School students from the Toledo Public School Area through the Bowling Green State University Music Plus Program. This is a free program for students who want to receive private lessons but do not have adequate funding to do so.
Private Lessons
I am currently accepting new students in the Pittsburgh Area. If you or your child are interested in taking beginning through advanced private saxophone lessons, use the contact page below for more information! [At this time, all lessons will be completed virtually due to Covid-19.]
Lesson Information
Contact Me Directly
I am currently teaching private lessons through two music studios, Accent Music Academy and Practice Makes Perfect. If you would like to contact me directly about virtual lessons or to ask questions, use the link below or call/text me at (412)450-0795.
Accent Music Academy
Baldwin Area
I currently teach Woodwind and Brass lessons at Accent Music Academy. The studio is located in Baldwin and in-person lessons are available.
Practice Makes Perfect
Greensburg Area
I am currently teaching saxophone lessons at Practice Makes Perfect. With a welcoming and diverse studio, virtual lessons are available throughout the area.
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