Classical Piano Lessons With Concert Pianist

Classical Piano Lessons With Concert Pianist

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Music is a univeresal language. It is a phrase we hear often, but it is really true. In my more than thirty years at the piano, I have had the incredible opportunity to learn from some of the best teachers in the world. But I have also learned so much from my students.

My favourite part of music is this interchange between teacher and student, audience and performer, soloist and orchestra.... we all have a part to play and each is important.

I offer a holist approach to the instrument from my varied background of solo and chamber playing all over the world, from my theory and musicology background as well as a holistic technical approach reflecting my specific studies in the Alexander and Taubman techniques. I have degrees in both modern piano and historical keyboard performance practices so I carry the inclusion into time periods as well.

I am a concert pianist who believes in a holistic approach to learning the instrument. My own teaching and playing approach is inspired by years of travel and study abroad and in the United States with varying approaches ranging from Alexandar Technique and Taubman as well as cultural and language influences.


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    Elaine M.

    When I decided to return to the piano after several decades away and a limited musical foundation, I knew I would need a highly experienced musician who had a broad musical background, great technical skills and an ability to discover where my skills were lacking and how to develop them step by step.
    I heard Katelyn perform on her online videos and found her to be an inspiring, dynamic performer. Her ability to teach and develop her student’s musical skills is equally exceptional. She has been able to pinpoint the areas of my faulty foundation and teach me how to build them accurately and then integrate these new skills into my daily practice. I am fascinated and inspired by at the breadth of knowledge and expertise she brings to each lesson. She supports her teaching with suggestions of further study which I find very helpful.
    My lessons are entirely online because I live in a different state, but online lessons have worked out very well for me. She provides a link so I can re-listen to our lesson, take notes, and even practice with the recording.
    I appreciate how Katelyn listens to my goals, plans my lessons to achieve them, and holds me accountable in a supportive, positive way. She has taught me how to successfully utilize my practice time which has resulted in significant progress this year. One of my goals is to learn music theory, so she skillfully weaves that into the lessons. My love for music has flourished under her excellent tutelage. I highly recommend Katelyn as she is more than a piano teacher as she brings her extensive breadth of expertise, training and experience to shape each lesson.
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    August 09, 2021

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    Desee V.

    The lessons are more than just technique. You learn a mental and physical connection to the music which really engages my son.
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    August 09, 2021

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    BihShya G.

    I have been taking lessons with Katelyn for years. It has been an amazing journey not only learning with deep appreciations of classical music, also a truly self-discovery through her unique & creative teaching. Katelyn teaches me the most effective way of practicing which I can utilize without being impacted by limited time due to work. Katelyn not only is a very talented young musician with amazing achievement, she is also an excellent teacher who inspires me to practice the best I can. I am very happy and fortunately to have her as my teacher!!
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    August 03, 2021

    Frequently asked questions

    Becoming a musician is a wonderfully intricate process that trains the body, mind, and emotions.  The first lessons I spend in getting to know all aspects of the students as well as their goals for our work together.  Then, we make a plan to accomplish those goals taking in to count their past training, strengths and weaknesses (including theory, ear-training, musical asthetics, etc).

    I have master's degrees in piano pedagogy and in harpischord performance as well as a doctorate in piano performance with an emphasis in musicology.  My holistic approach to my own training and concert career I attempt to pass on to my students in every lesson.

    I began as a student teacher to my own private piano teacher when I was 14 years and have continued ever since!

    Teaching has become a very important part of my own artistic process.  In the two decades since I began teaching, I have worked with beginners of every age, intermediate and advanced students including college auditions prep and my own studio of music majors at the music university where I am on faculty.

    All kinds!  Just as my outlook on teaching and my own playing is as inclusive as possible, I enjoy keeping in my private studio a few students from every level/background.  This includes beginners, adult amateurs and preparation for serious pianists.

    It is very important to find a teacher that will listen to your goals.  The learning relationship between music teacher and student is very unique.  You must find one that can understand where you are, where you want to be - and how to guide you between those two places.


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