Piano Instructor Plano, TX – About Jayne Dahl

Start Playing Piano as a Baby - Jayne Dahl Playing PianoI grew up, the oldest of three sisters, on a farm in North Dakota.  The small community upbringing allowed me to participate in a variety of school and community activities, which helped me to develop a well-rounded background while honing my leadership abilities.  I loved school and had a passion for music. My yearning to always learn more led to the realization, by age 14, that I wanted to be a music teacher.

After graduating as Valedictorian from high school in 1978, I attended Mayville State University where I graduated summa cum laude in 1981 with a triple Bachelor of Science Degree in Instrumental Music, Vocal Music and Psychology.

After graduation, I served as K-12 music director for the Edinburg School District.

 

Music-Lessons-Plano-Frisco-Allen-McKinney-Dallas-TexasInstruction included K-6 elementary music, beginner, middle & high school bands & choirs, jazz band, swing choir and solo & ensemble competitions.  This career path lead me away from music and into the business world in Denver, Colorado, followed by a move to Dallas and Plano, Texas.  Realizing how much I missed working with children and teaching music, I again started teaching private piano lessons on weekends.

Upon “retirement” from the business world, teaching private music lessons became a very welcome and fulfilling, yet unexpected career of a lifetime.  Through referrals, student enrollment built over the years to 60+ and eventually became a full-time career. I love my students and what I do!  I get great satisfaction and enjoyment from not just teaching music and life lessons, but in creating a love and understanding of music within my students.  In my heart, I truly know I have found my true calling in life; to inspire, mentor and be a positive role model to children through music.

Outside of teaching music, I enjoy spending time with my family, friends and puppies, Katie Leigh & Leighton.  I also love travel, personal health and fitness and cooking.