Margarete Thomsen has been teaching piano for over 40 years. In addition to having completed the Doctor of Musical Arts degree, Dr. Thomsen is member of the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA), the Michigan Music Teachers Association (MMTA), the Livonia Area Piano Teachers Forum (LAPTF), and the National Federation of Music Clubs. She has served as president of the LAPTF and the State Audition Chair for Michigan Music Teachers Association. In addition to the DMA, Dr. Thomsen holds a bachelor’s degree in music, a master’s degree from the University of Southern California in piano performance, and a master’s degree from the University...

I've played piano for 60 years and taught for over 40, 16 at The University of Michigan. I teach all levels and all genres of music from Rock to Rachmaninoff.

My students range in age, experience, and musical style - some love to perform classical music, others have an interest in theory and creative musicianship. I can give each student a little bit of everything - and in that variety we grow to understand what is most naturally motivating. I can offer an excellent base of classical technique, but we also discover theoretical patterns through creative drills and structured improvisation. I enjoy figuring out the unique learning styles of each student, as well as what motivates and inspires. My hope is for every student to discover their own natural curiosity, so I enjoy what I do the most when I s...

I want students aiming to learn and perform music & song. I have businesses, but my passion is music and helping a few people enter the guitar, song and performance arena. www.BlackCrystalCafe.com is the entire lower level of our home. We share live music with a large email list. It is also where I teach & coach.