P3 piano

About Me:

I grew up in San Francisco and have earned my masters degree in piano pedagogy from Holy Names University in 2002 . I have motivated, educated, and mentored hundreds of students for seven years as a faculty member of Holy Names University Preparatory Music Department, and as a private instructor. I have settled into my studio in San Bruno since September of 2006. I currently accept students of all ages and levels. I am also currently active in the Music Teachers' Association of California in the San Francisco Branch and have served as Membership Secretary, Vice President, and Certificate of Merit chair.

Suzuki Style :

One teaching method that I specialize in is the Suzuki Method, a mother tongue approach where students can begin to learn piano as young as three. Suzuki students can learn how to play and perform a number of pieces quickly by ear and by memory within a few months and with confidence. When one can complete a task of creating a beautiful sound, and share it with the world, a sense of self worth is raised to new levels. Their joy of music spreads as people listen to that beauty.

This is made possible with the basic principle that children can reach their highest potential when they are given the best, loving, and supportive musical enviroment, parents, teachers, and society can give them.

Emphasis of teaching is on tone production, phrasing, technique, and all elements that contribute to the development of expressive and confident piano style. I have an individual approach to each student and all the lessons are tailored according to the knowledge and ability of each student. I keep in touch with each parent and we constantly discuss improvements and what needs to be done to acheive certain goals. We discuss how to prepare for the lessons and how to practice at home.

I also integrate traditional methods because I am also a firm believer in the importance of learning to read music as well.

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