Music Teacher
Mr. Miera estimates he has taught music to over 8,000 students. He is passionate about helping young musicians become intrinsically motivated and self directed.
Impacting Students
I enjoy teaching music history lessons at various grade levels and regarding different genres. It provides students a perspective to relate to people from different cultures, times, and beliefs.
Lifelong Learner
I recently attended several drama classes through the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Being a student helps me to understand how my students at Graland feel and see our classes, and thereby informs my instruction.
Favorite Teaching Moment
Seeing students’ excitement and elation after a performance, whether in the classroom, private lessons, or public concerts.
Feels Rewarded When...
The children run rehearsals and/or performances on their own.
Favorite Composer
Beethoven, because he helped transcend the rigors of the Classic period to create emotionally inspired music that opened him to the infinite.
Joined Graland In...
1997 - A Master Teacher!
Also Known As ...
Music Enrichment Coordinator, Gates Coach
Hometown
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Education
Master’s in education from Regis University
Bachelor's of music education from the University of Northern Colorado
Impacting Students
I enjoy teaching music history lessons at various grade levels and regarding different genres. It provides students a perspective to relate to people from different cultures, times, and beliefs.
Lifelong Learner
I recently attended several drama classes through the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Being a student helps me to understand how my students at Graland feel and see our classes, and thereby informs my instruction.
Favorite Teaching Moment
Seeing students’ excitement and elation after a performance, whether in the classroom, private lessons, or public concerts.
Feels Rewarded When...
The children run rehearsals and/or performances on their own.
Favorite Composer
Beethoven, because he helped transcend the rigors of the Classic period to create emotionally inspired music that opened him to the infinite.
Joined Graland In...
1997 - A Master Teacher!
Also Known As ...
Music Enrichment Coordinator, Gates Coach
Hometown
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Education
Master’s in education from Regis University
Bachelor's of music education from the University of Northern Colorado
Graland Country Day School
Graland Country Day School is a private school in Denver, Colorado, serving students in preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school. Founded in Denver in 1927, Graland incorporates a rich, experiential learning approach in a traditional classroom setting, emphasizing the development of globally and socially conscious leaders who excel academically.
