What is a Teaching Artist?
Teaching Artists are professional artists who are dedicated to lifelong learning and arts education, have made it an integral part of their professional practice, and who have cultivated skills as educators in concert with their skills as artists.
- Maine Arts Commission
Abigail is thrilled to be on the Maine Arts Commission Teaching Artist Roster as it perfectly encapsulates her two passions: music and teaching. Past collaborations have included RSU #13, Sweetland School, St. George, Hope Elementary, Lincolnville Central School, and Appleton Village School. Projects have ranged from one day workshops to extensive collaborations lasting three or more months.
Sweet Tree Arts / Sweetland School has had the great pleasure of working with Abi Nash. Abi is passionate, professional, and knows how to listen and respond to her students. Her versatility as a musician is inspiring and she is willing to keep learning alongside the students.
- Lindsay Pinchbeck, Sweet Tree Arts
Abi is incredibly knowledgeable about her craft. She has a wide array of experience not only with strings, but piano, voice and woodwinds. From an interpersonal standpoint she is a pleasure to work with, and I always feel comfortable in the environment she creates. I will absolutely continue working with her for the foreseeable future.
- Erasmus More, Professional Musician/Educator
Abigail guides a class discussion on melody shape, while incorporating drawing and voice exploration.
Photo credit: Jack Sullivan
Collaborate
Do you have an idea, but you’re unsure how to implement it in the classroom? Are you a teacher with a lot to do but not enough time to do it all? Maybe you’re working on a large multi-disciplinary project, want to incorporate music, and need to have someone to implement and coordinate the teaching.
Abigail is a licensed teacher in the state of Maine, holding current teaching certification. With experience teaching in public, private, and alternative schools, she is the perfect candidate to collaborate with. Abigail always brings new ideas, a willingness to communicate and listen, and a fresh, laid-back energy to the table. She loves to collaborate with fellow educators from all subject areas. Fill out the form below with your idea!
Rates: $75/hr, or $350 per school day, with additional travel fees. Rates are negotiable for extended collaborations.