About
My philosophy as piano instructor is that all my piano students learn to play with good technique and artistry. I have more than 20 years experience teaching piano, which has helped me to learn what is better for each student individually, how to develop their own piano studies plan to achieve their piano performance goals with artistry and confidence, and how to adapt to the individual pace of each student. I use a combination of piano methods from the new school: Faber, Finger Power, John Thomson, and Suzuki method; from the old school: Hanon, piano studies (etudes) from the classical and romantic period, first lessons in Bach, pieces for beginners and intermediate from Clementi, pieces for children by Schumann, Tchaikovsky, Kavalevsky, Bela Bartok, Prokofiev and others. This is a powerful combination of piano knowledge from the beginning of the piano history. Students realize their improvement in each lesson and can showcase what they learn in recitals that I organize twice a year in a very friendly, fun, and non competitive environment. After each recital we have a social snack time! I teach beginners and advanced students, from 4 years old to no limit. I always adapt to the peace of each student in order to develop their individual skills. With the method that I have created, all my students start to play small songs with good technique and artistry level within 2 to 3 months. My studio is located at Saint John Episcopal Church on 3857 N Kostner, Chicago IL, 60641. Call to book a free trial lessons! Thank you to the parents of my students that all gave me a grade of "5" out of 5, my students made it possible! The process of teaching my students the art of the piano performance. In every lesson there is something new to teach, something to improve. I also enjoy learning and improving as a piano teacher. Every lesson is an opportunity for me to become a better piano teacher as well.
The process of teaching my students the art of the piano performance. Every lesson there is something new to teach, something new to improve in my students. I also enjoy learning and improving as a piano teacher. Every lesson is an opportunity for me to become a better piano teacher as well.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I focus on the basic piano technique skills when I start with a new student, it includes good posture of the body, good hand shape, firm fingertips, loose arm weight, good position of each finger, and flexible wrist. I always look for a rich tone production when playing each key of the keyboard in order to create a beautiful musical discourse throughout the piano piece.
When the student is from 3 to 6 years old I use the Suzuki method. When the student is older than 6 I combine the traditional and Suzuki method having great results with the student's performances.
My Philosophy: All my students learn to play piano in an artistry, confident, and joyful way.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
-Masters degree in piano performance from Roosevelt University.
-Piano Suzuki books 1, 2, and 3. from University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point.
-Piano Pedagogy from Roosevelt University.
How did you get started teaching?
20 years ago I noticed that teaching piano was something that enjoyed a lot and even more when I see my students playing on the stage.
What types of students have you worked with?
All kind: beginners adults and children and advanced of all ages. With special needs.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
That the teacher has long experienne teaching piano, a degree in piano performance, and reviews from her past and present students.