Dr. Stephanie Neeman's Piano Studio

Piano Lesson and Music Theory Instruction

Experienced Piano Teacher with a Doctorate in Piano Performance and Piano Pedagogy from CCM-University of Cincinnati. No registration fee, lesson fees including free parking and performing opportunities (concert). I have limited fall openings.

Welcome serious inquiries from students

of all ages from beginner to professional levels.

* Accomplished pianist

* Classically trained pianist with 26 years of formal study

* Friendly & patient instructor

* 16 years of teaching experience

I could help you to:

- Learn to read music

- Reestablish your skills

- Improve sight-reading & technique

- Study from the classical repertoire

- Play popular music

- Learn scales/arpeggios/exercises for dexterity

- Learn to improvise/harmonize melodies

- Study music theory

- Preparing students for competitions, examinations, and auditions

AWARDS/HONORS

Top Prize, Liszt Garrison International Piano Competition (2009)

Best interpretation and outstanding performance of Liszt, Liszt Garrison International Piano Competition (2009)

First Prize, Yamaha National Piano Competition (1993 & 1995)

First Prize, Empire State Piano Competition (2006)

First Prize, NJMTA Young Musicians Competition (2007)

First Prize, YMN-Studio 28 Piano Competition (1996)

First Prize, GMC & Auto 2000 Piano Competition (1995, 1996 &1997)

First Prize, Jakarta Piano Competition (1996)

First Prize, CEC Piano Competition, Grand Final (2000, 2002)

Winner, Lillian Fuchs Chamber Music Competition (2008)

Merit Scholarship, Arthur Balsam Endowed Scholarship, (2009)

Merit Scholarship, Aspen Music Festival & School (1998, 2003, 2004)

Merit Scholarship, Manhattan School of Music (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009,2010)

Manhattan School of Music Dean's Lists (2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010)

EDUCATION

B.M., Manhattan School of Music, New York

M.M., Manhattan School of Music, New York

D.M.A., College Conservatory of Music at University of Cincinnati

The Juilliard School

Licentiate of the Royal Schools of Music (L.R.S.M) Diploma

Master Classes: Oxana Yablonskaya, Russell Sherman, Alexander Kobrin, Leslie Howard , Garry Graffman, Arie Vardi

Looking forward to hear from you.