11 10 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine Millennium - Twentieth Edition ACADEMIA, EDUCATION AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES ACADEMIA, EDUCATION AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES ELIZABETH A. TEDESCO OWNER, MUSIC EDUCATOR Putnam Music Center Mahopac, NY and digital media, to stay relevant in the field. Additionally, she believes that kindness is crucial to her teaching approach. Ms. Tedesco always considers her students’ diverse abilities and disabilities, ensuring they can progress and feel proud of their achievements. In the coming years, Ms. Tedesco strives to underscore the importance of arts subjects and encourage greater participation and appreciation for the arts within her community. She believes that music, art and science are interconnected and should be given more emphasis. Through her work at the Putnam Music Center, she hopes to accomplish this goal while enriching the lives of young individuals. For more information about Ms. Tedesco and her business, please visit https://www.putnammusiccenter.com. how much music can enrich their lives. For her work at Songcatchers, she was named the Music Teacher of the Year in 2011 and received the Outstanding Volunteerism Award in 2013. Ms. Tedesco believes that music education enriches all aspects of life, and she is proud to have earned a Master of Music while balancing her responsibilities to her three children and working full-time. Though the process was difficult, she overcame the challenges of the experience and regards it as the most rewarding achievement in her adult life. Reflecting on her career, Ms. Tedesco attributes her success to remaining current with the everevolving world of digital music and computer software. She understands the importance of adapting to new technologies, such as recording Elizabeth A. Tedesco is a proven leader in music education, management and development. To wit, she leverages over two decades of experience in her role as the owner of the Putnam Music Center in Mahopac, New York. The business is well-regarded for providing fun, high-quality, foundational music education services to students of all ages. As a specialized music educator, Ms. Tedesco teaches her students how to play the violin and viola, instruments she has been teaching for 22 years. Ms. Tedesco’s love of music began during her childhood, as she began dancing lessons when she was two and started playing the violin at age five. This passion for music inspired her to pursue a higher education in music at Concordia College, where she earned a bachelor’s degree. She subsequently continued her studies at Campbellsville University, where she ultimately achieved a Master of Music in performance and education. In addition to her academic credentials, she holds certifications in Kindermusik and Musikgarten. Adjacent to her primary vocational endeavors, Ms. Tedesco is a dedicated member of the World Civic Orchestra, where musicians from different countries meet for a week every two years to create unique concert experiences. She has been a member of the organization since 2010 and continues to actively participate as a supporter of international music events. She is also an active member of the National Association for Music Education. Ms. Tedesco has also been involved with the Songcatchers after-school music program since she joined the group’s early childhood music program when she was 17. This volunteer experience provided her with valuable teaching experience and confirmed her passion for pursuing a career in music education. Since beginning her time as a strings teacher, she has significantly transformed the store, which was previously owned by a guitarist who toured with Chubby Checker. Leveraging her background in music education, Ms. Tedesco has introduced five new group classes and converted a back room into a group classroom. Her goal is to involve kids more in community events and highlight
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