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Mr. Palmieri
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"Success is not final.
Failure is not fatal.
It is the courage to continue that counts."
-Winston Churchill
 

 
 
1. How long have you been teaching music now, and why do you enjoy it?
-I've taught music for the past seven years. I enjoy teaching music because I love music and I love teaching/helping students.

Mr. Palmieri and his class
2. What would be your favorite genre of music? Why?
-I enjoy all styles of music. I specially like Renaissance music. I also like Weird Al because he plays so many styles and is so creative.
3. Who is your favorite composer/artist and why?
-Bach is my favorite classical composer. The Beatles are my favorite modern group.		  
4. How long have you been married and do you have any kids?
-I've been married for five years to my beautiful wife Julie. We just had our first child, Amelia.
5. Why do you enjoy working at CTA?
-I really like working with the great staff and students.		  

The CTA music teacher
6. What does it take, in your opinion, to make an outstanding musician?
-I believe that effort trumps talent every time. Becoming a good musician takes practice, concentrated effort and it helps to have a good example to follow - a good CD or teacher.