Piano Lessons in De Soto, KS

Instruments: Piano Violin Fiddle

I am a professional and passionate violinist, pipa performer, composer, music theorist, and Chinese music scholar who loves teaching and performing. In 2018, I graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City with both a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Music Composition and a Master of Music degree in Music Theory. Besides performing as a soloist, I love collaborating with professional musicians from diverse cultural backgrounds. I also enjoy collaborating with visual artists, dancers, and actors. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Organ Ukulele Recorder Keyboard Djembe

With my experience as a teacher, performer and accompanist combined with my degree in Music therapy, my lessons go far beyond physical skills. I help each of my students develop the part of them that truly loves music. My teaching experience dates back to when I was 15 - so I've been doing this for shy of 10 years. I have taught students with a variety of skill levels and varying ages. Read More

Instruments: Piano Flute Keyboard

Natalie is a composer, pianist and flutist. She is graduated from her Master’s degree in Composition from the UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance. She graduated from Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) for her Bachelor of Arts (Honors) degree in Composition and Music Production. Her composition Peach Blossom Spring for piano and vibraphone just received the innovative prize from Abundance Silence. Her compositions are always inspired by arts and literature and she is also interested in music and dance collaborations. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I love seeing students succeed and developing a love for music! Each student learns and progresses at different paces, so it is important to me to set realistic goals based on the individual. Encouraging and acknowledging their success is very essential to helping the student progress and desire to learn more. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

My goal as a private educator is to find what each of my students enjoys about learning music. When sequential learning is introduced, along with material that motivates, this encourages dedication and progression. I believe most students learn best when they feel they have input in some of the learning process. My students are also encouraged to participate in competitions and recitals. Having a goal to work towards aids in accomplishment and motivation. Read More

Instruments: Piano

For beginning students like young students, I typically start with Piano Adventure as the textbook. Once they have progressed of study, I would like to introduce some solo repertoires with beautiful melody line for their recital performance. And in each lesson, I will play the accompany part for young students, which can bring them more fun of learning short pieces, and enjoy studying. For adults, I would like to talk with them, and find out a good way that they are interested in of studying, and give them more space of choosing repertoires for learning. Read More