09/09/2019
Hello! My name is Kristin and I coach piano to all levels and ages. Here’s a little bit about my musical background, and what you can expect when signing up for lessons!
Previously based in San Jose Ca since 2011, Kristin Piano Lessons is now based in Shingletown Ca, mostly providing services in Redding Ca. I have been teaching piano to both children and adults for over twelve years, and have studied under classical pianist, Kwok Koo for thirteen years. Mr. Koo is originally from Hong Kong where he worked as a concert pianist for the CCP; he earned his master's degree in piano performance from SF Conservatory of Music soon after immigrating to the states.
In 2014, I passed the Certificate of Merit Level 10 Advanced with 96% on the music theory test. In 2015, I placed 4th in the 21st Century music category at US Open Music Competition, and 2nd in the Duo category. In 2017, I placed 2nd in the Showcase category and 1st in the Duet. In 2019, I placed 3rd in the Showcase category at USOMC, and performed with an orchestra in spring of 2019. I studied music theory and musicianship at West Valley college from 2016-2017.I continue my own independent study and practice now working toward further performance goals in the future as I consider music to be a lifelong endeavor
I am an Ocean Grove Vendor, and offer mostly online classes to students residing in the Bay Area, but one in-person lesson per month is included.
Semi-annual recitals are typically held at a local church or a student’s home, but will be returning soon for the larger Redding area. In-home recitals continue in the Bay Area bi-annually.
-Processes for varying levels of students-
For very young students, we start by playing songs they know to sing along with, and to learn the songs by rote. We will also sing and play solfege patterns and recognize patterns on the keyboard. From age 0-5, listening to high-information music such as classical and jazz is fundamental to their musical development. When students are 4 or 5 years old, they will begin to learn how to read sheet music using the Reading Keyboard Music method. Parents usually need to be more involved at this age, but it’s not always necessary to see progress.
Beginner and intermediate students of any age are welcome. Students at these levels will learn to sight-read through Reading Keyboard Music, or may use the method to sharpen their sight-reading skills if needed. Students will learn to play using effective and efficient techniques adopted directly from a professional concert pianist, as well as historically accurate interpretation of classical music, and music theory up through college level theory.
If you are an advanced student, you must audition using a piece that you are currently studying.
Below is my website link for more information on the Reading Keyboard Music method, as well as a form to contact me if you would like to inquire further about lessons.
https://kristinpianolessons.weebly.com
I look forward to seeing you at the piano soon! 👋🎹🎶
