My rigorous and energetic teaching style comes directly from my own curiosity and lifelong love of learning and performing. Highly motivated students eager to learn solid classical technique, repertoire/performance preparation & interpretation thrive in the studio. My students develop over the long term as highly capable, expressive and communicative musicians. 

Students are placed in supportive peer groups (Littles, Middles, and Uppers) which meet for studio class 3 times a year. Littles students learn about important composers and participate in age-appropriate theory games, also performing for each other, while Middles and Uppers students engage in lively discussion, offering supportive feedback to each other. Performance is an important part of my curriculum – students are expected to participate in our 4 yearly student recitals at the Berkeley Piano Club. Many  students participate in the Certificate of Merit program through Music Teachers Association of California, earning high accolades and performance opportunities at the MTAC conventions. Students enjoy participating in master classes and recitals through the Alameda County Branch of MTAC. 

Students with little time for practicing or participating in studio activities typically are not a good fit. Please keep this in mind when contacting me, as I ask for a semester commitment (typically 15 lessons) for new students. After coming into the studio, if you find it is not a good fit for your family and would like to withdraw, please keep in mind that one month's notice is required to avoid losing your semester payment. I do not refund lessons that have already taken place.