Erica P  
Instruments: Piano
Styles: Classical

I have taught as a substitute piano teacher at Laurie Ann's Music School (Orange, CA) and the Forte Music Academy (Garden Grove, CA). I have also worked as a Music Theory Tutor at Chapman University (Orange, CA) and as a Summer Band/Percussion Instructor at Valley Christian Schools (San Jose, CA). I have recently established my own piano studio and am looking to grow my studio! My role as a teacher is to foster a curiosity and passion that will lead to a lifelong enjoyment and love of music and music-making. I aim to help students not only become compelling performers, but also well-rounded musicians, with solid foundations in technique, theory, aural skills, improvisation, music history, and collaborative skills. I strongly believe in developing the whole musician because only through the mastery and intersection of all these areas of musicianship can one achieve their full artistic potential.

At all levels (beginner-advanced), I teach piano performance, technique, music theory, ear training, and sight reading. My curriculum follows the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) standards, and students are strongly encouraged to take RCM examinations as they progress through each level. Although every student's piano journey will look different based on their musical goals, preferences, etc., the RCM standards provide guidelines upon which I design a personal curriculum for each student. In addition to RCM exams, I also prepare students for recitals, competitions, and college auditions, if it aligns with the student's personal goals.