Teaching
Dr. Glenda Bates is a dedicated Teaching Artist who specializes in Early Childhood music. She has also taught oboe, piano, ukulele, and voice lessons, and university courses. She writes original children's songs, scripts, and early childhood music curriculum.
Glenda is a thoughtful and engaging teacher who tailors lessons to each student's interests and unique music journey.
Teaching History, Selected
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First Music Department Chair at Levine Music (Washington DC) [current]
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Ukulele Teaching Artist at Sound Impact (Fairfax, VA) [current]
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Early Childhood music instructor at Meadowlark Music (Washington, DC)
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Piano Professor at Oclef School (San Jose, CA)
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Piano, voice, and ukulele instructor at Redwood Music Academy (Redwood City, CA)
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Piano, voice, and Early Childhood music instructor at Notes Music Academy (Oakland, CA)
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Oboe Coach at Hayward-La Honda Music Camp (La Honda, CA)
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Woodwind Sectional Instructor at Oakland Youth Symphony (Oakland, CA)
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Early Childhood Music Instructor at Music for SF (San Francisco, CA)
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Core Artist (Teaching Artist) at Performing Arts Workshop (San Francisco, CA)
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Artist in Residence (Community Teaching Artist) at Symphony Napa Valley (Yountville, CA)
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Jazz Ensemble Director at Pacific Union College (Angwin, CA)
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Instructor at Stony Brook Univeristy (Stony Brook, NY)
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Graduate Assistant (Oboe Instructor) at Univeristy of Maryland (College Park, MD)
