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Jamin Coller
Music Teacher
Jamin loves to facilitate the “ah-ha” moments with students of all ages and has a unique talent for inspiring curiosity. A homeschool parent of six kids and former homeschooler himself, Jamin has decades of classroom and private music teaching experience, and has served as an influential board member of non-profits like Classical Masters and The Young Musician’s Association. The world’s first piano education live-streamer, Jamin expertly uses technology to combine the whimsy of music with its inexhaustible explorability to make music fun and engaging for parents and students alike!
Classes & Events

Arts Expo – Show & Gallery
At the moment there are still just a couple of last spots open for live performers in the Cottonwood Art Expo & Gallery. If you want one of them, reserve your spot with our signup form immediately.
The good news is there’s still plenty of room for visual art displays, and you can submit those any time with the same link.
Even if you can’t attend in person on May 2nd, your work can still be featured. This event is going to be epic – we can’t wait to see your hard work featured there!
Help (Parents or Students)

Need help? You’ve got options!
- Check out the frequently asked questions for parents and students (below)
- Email Jamin.Coller@CottonwoodK12.org
- Submit a video of your question
- Click to schedule “Jam with Jamin” office hours
- Take the music interest survey
- Voice your feedback at HighsLowsAndGrows.com
Parents’ Frequently Asked Questions

Click the picture to watch the video, or just take the short answer. But don’t forget – these are just opinions to consider. Do what feels right for you.
We will be quickly adding to this library. Don’t see your question? Request an answer from Jamin.Coller@CottonwoodK12.orgÂ

Which instrument is right?
The one they’ll practice.

How do I pick a teacher?
Adaptability.
Students’ Frequently Asked Questions

Click the picture to watch the video, or just take the short answer. But don’t forget – these are just opinions to consider. Do what feels right for you.
We will be quickly adding to this library. Don’t see your question? Request an answer from Jamin.Coller@CottonwoodK12.orgÂ

What's the best instrument?
Piano.

Do I need a teacher?
Meh.
Resources


Submit A Video
To show off or for feedback

Sight Reading Factory
From zero to hero

Online Piano
Explore the keyboard

Chrome Music Lab
Fun music widgets

Incredibox
Weird, fun looper

"Ultimate Guitar"
Chords for any instrument
(Parent preview recommended)

Tone Generator
Pure frequencies

Metronome
Your friendliest enemy

Muse Score
Make sheet music

Interval Ear Training
Learn to identify notes
Printables


Practice Log
Track your progress

Cheat Sheet
Just a little boost

Piano Note Guide
Print & place on your keys

Note Flash Cards
Names of the notes

Circle of Fifths
Music’s Periodic Table

Rhythm Flash Cards
Whole, half, quarter, eighth

Blank Staff Paper
Write your own music

Scales & Keys Flashcards
Key signatures

Intervals Flashcards
Improve sight reading

Klopol Finger Puppets
Just for fun
Media


YouTube
Our videos

Composers
Short biographies

What is Music?
You might be surprised

Duration
Rhythm & tempo

Pitch
Highs & lows of music

Timbre
Personality of a sound

Harmony
Note relationships

Intensity
Volume

Bio Break Songs
Encouragement & fun

Bill Nye
Science of sound

Jazz
Ken Burns documentary

A Few Favorites
Just for fun