Andrew R. Vensel
Voice & Piano Teacher
Helping Musicians Grow!
Andrew R. Vensel is an avid teacher and performer of music. In addition to his private studio, he is currently the secondary vocal music instructor for Waynesboro Area School District, outside of Gettysburg, PA, where he teaches choir, general music, music technology, piano, and music for special learners. Featured in PSEA’s Voice Magazine for his work with students with disabilities and through his many professional presentations at PMEA and NJMEA conferences, Mr. Vensel is an expert in creating instruction in which all students have an equal opportunity to succeed and is often described as an enthusiastic, caring, and passionate instructor.
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Vensel holds a MM in Voice Pedagogy from Westminster Choir College of Rider University, a BM in Music Education from West Chester University, and is currently working on a MS in Instructional Design and Technology at Bloomsburg University. As a voice teacher, Mr. Vensel is always learning and researching the best and modern teaching methods to help his students obtain optimal growth. Most recently, Mr. Vensel completed a voice science class where he was able to study anatomy related to singing in Shenandoah's University’s cadaver lab through a class at The CCM (Contemporary Commercial Music) Vocal Pedagogy Institute. In addition, he is studying pop and musical theater stylings with WICKED on Broadway’s Carla Stickler.
Presentations
Vensel, A. (October 2023). Teaching Music to Learners with Disabilities. Presented at the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) District 7 Fall In-Service: Gettsburg, PA.
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Vensel, A. (October 2022). Teaching Music to Learners with Disabilities. Presented at the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) District 10 Fall In-Service: Parkland, PA.
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Guerriero, A, & Vensel, A. (April 2022). Music for Exceptional Learners: Including Everyone in the Music Classroom. Presented at the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) Annual Conference.
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Guerriero, A, Jianniney, J., & Vensel, A. (April 2021). Music for Diverse Learners: Social Emotional Learning. Presented at the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) Annual Conference.
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Guerriero, A, Jianniney, J., & Vensel, A.(February 2021). Music for Diverse Learners: Social Emotional Learning. Presented at the New Jersey Music Educators Association (NJMEA) Annual In-Service Conference.
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Guerriero, A, Jianniney, J., & Vensel, A. (July 2020). Teaching Students with Special Needs: Using Music Technology. Presented at the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) Virtual Summer Conference.
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Guerriero, A, Jianniney, J., & Vensel, A. (February 2020). Teaching Students with Special Needs: Using Music Technology. Presented at the New Jersey Music Educators Association (NJMEA) Annual In-Service Conference: Atlantic City, NJ.
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Guerriero, A, Jianniney, J., & Vensel, A. (November 2018). Access to Music Learning: Keys to Meaningful Inclusion. Presented at the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) District 12 Fall In-Service: Malvern, PA.
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Guerriero, A, Jianniney, J., & Vensel, A. (July 2018). Access to Music Learning: Keys to Meaningful Inclusion. Presented at the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) Annual Summer Conference: Harrisburg, PA,
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Guerriero, A, Jianniney, J., & Vensel, A. (April 2018). Access to Music Learning: Keys to Meaningful Inclusion. Presented at the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) Annual In-Service Conference: Lancaster, PA,
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Morder, D. & Vensel, A. (October 2016). Playing to the Beat of Their Drum: Teaching Music to Students with Disabilities. Presented at the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) District 7 Fall In-Service: Gettysburg, PA,
