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About
I’m a concert pianist currently working at CNU. And also a music director at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Norfolk.
Have been teaching over 10+ years!
Specialties
Years experience
No formal training, No formal training; some self-taught experience, 0 – 2 years experience, 2 – 4 years experience, 4+ years of experience
Able to read music
Student can read music, Student cannot read music
Lesson length
30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes
Student's age
Under 5 years old, 5 – 10 years old, 11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old
Student has instrument
Students who have a piano, Students who have a keyboard, Students who have neither
Interested musical styles
Classical, Jazz, Pop, I can make recommendations
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sohini M.
very nice instructor. thank you for taking the time with my little one. very nice instructor. thank you for taking the time with my little one.
October 23, 2024
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Macario T.
She is great instructor. She is very patience with Jacob. The very best part is she knows how to tailor her lessons to bring the most out of Jacob.
May 07, 2022
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Mary T.
Shanahan is very patient with my 4 year old. She keeps her engaged.
March 26, 2022
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Cassidy D.
It’s great working with Ms. Shanshan. She helped me prepared my ABRSM piano certificate exam very well and she’s been very kind and very inspiring to me!
October 09, 2021
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
We will play some small games to get familiar around the piano, colors, pitch and dynamics to gradually know the instrument.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
B.M from Shenyang conservatory
A.D from Columbus State University
M.M from Indiana University
Performer diploma from Indiana University
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Beginner lesson:$35/30 minutes;
Intermediate 45 minutes lesson: $55
Advanced 60 minutes lesson: $80
What types of students have you worked with?
Beginner through adults
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I always have two piano recitals through the year.
Spring piano recital is always on end of May and winter holiday concert is usually on first week of December.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
1) do you like music?
2) what’s your goal of learning piano?
3) will you able to make effort on playing better?
Services offered
Piano
Music Theory
Organ