Teaching

Dr. Glenda Bates is a dedicated Teaching Artist who teaches oboe, piano, ukulele, voice, general music, and music theory lessons for people of all ages. She also writes original children's songs, scripts, and early childhood music curriculum. She has taught music classes for babies through University level students.

Glenda is a thoughtful and engaging teacher who tailors lessons to each student's interests and unique music journey.

Teaching History, Selected

First Music Department Chair at Levine Muisc (Washington DC) [current]
Ukulele Teaching Artist at Sound Impact (Fairfax, VA) [current]
Early Childhood music instructor at Meadowlark Music (Washington, DC)
Piano Professor at Oclef School (San Jose, CA)
Piano, voice, and ukulele instructor at Redwood Music Academy (Redwood City, CA)
Piano, voice, and Early Childhood music instructor at Notes Music Academy (Oakland, CA)
Oboe Coach at Hayward-La Honda Music Camp (La Honda, CA)
Woodwind Sectional Instructor at Oakland Youth Symphony (Oakland, CA)
Early Childhood Music Instructor at Music for SF (San Francisco, CA)
Core Artist (Teaching Artist) at Performing Arts Workshop (San Francisco, CA)
Artist in Residence (Community Teaching Artist) at Symphony Napa Valley (Yountville, CA)
Jazz Ensemble Director at Pacific Union College (Angwin, CA)
Instructor at Stony Brook Univeristy (Stony Brook, NY)
Graduate Assistant (Oboe Instructor) at Univeristy of Maryland (College Park, MD)