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Natalia H. TakeLessons Instructor music, music theory, piano E.45th Street, New York, NY
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Ages Taught: 4 - 99
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"Natalia is very patient and accomodating. She's showing me the correct way to play..."About Me
Natalia is a piano teacher who knows she is destined to teach. At the age of five, she started to take piano lessons. Even though playing the piano had always been enjoyable, practicing quickly became tedious. For a while, thoughts of quitting piano ran through her mind until she met her teacher, Renee Chang. Renee was a teacher who understood how to communicate with students, and released the passion in Natalia for the piano. Since then, Natalia told herself that she would become a piano teacher that could become a motivation to students like Renee was to her.
Natalia's passion for playing the piano led her to earn many awards. She won several awards at the Southwestern Youth Music Festival, Southern California Bach Festival, and Cypress Competition. Natalia has also performed twice with members of the University of Southern California orchestra during her studies with Paul Huebner.
From the time she started to give lessons at the age of fifteen, she knew teaching would be a career for life. Natalia was a natural at interacting with students and felt at ease when communicating her knowledge onto others. Accepted into the prestigious Manhattan School of Music for Bachelors in Piano Performance, Natalia became focused on becoming an extremely well-rounded pianist. Natalia understood that the more knowledge she gained, the more her future students would benefit from her.
After graduating from the Manhattan School of Music, Natalia set up her private teaching studio in New York City and quickly filled up her studio with students ranging from children starting at age four to adults. Her students perform at annual recitals and workshops, and are known to receive high marks from the ABRSM exam. Natalia's enthusiasm for teaching continues to grow over the years. She is currently working with another piano teacher, Akiko Sasaki, on a piano competition (Youth Performing Pianist Festival)that is set to take place in May 2009 for students in New York City.
Lesson Details
I offer:
One-on-One Instructions—
The most effective learning occurs with individual attention. Lesson lengths are half hour, forty-five minutes, or an hour.
Music Theory—
All students are required to learn about music theory as it is part of the lessons. Learning theory can enhance piano playing and help students gain appreciation for music.
Ear-training/Sight-reading—
It is critical to train the ears as well as learning how to play at sight. When the student is ready, the teacher will incorporate this part into the lessons.
Music Appreciation—
This ties in and solidifies learning acquired during lessons. Students will learn how to listen and appreciate a variety of music during this time.
Workshop/Recitals—
Performance workshops are held to provide additional public playing opportunities for students. An annual recital takes place at the end of the school year. A small mandatory fee for the workshops and recitals is required from each student regardless of attendance.
Royal School of Music Exam—
Students that are interested in music exams are encouraged to take this exam. The studio maintains a 95% passing rate.
Resourceful Music Library—
Massive piano literature/CD is made accessible to students whenever possible.
Supplementary Materials—
Additional worksheets/piano music are handed out at NO ADDITIONAL COST! Music games are always enjoyed and loved by everyone!
Specialties
Although I was classically trained, I do not limit my students to Classical music. I encourage all genres of music.
Education
Los Altos High School - - 1996-2000
Subjects Taught
music, music theory, piano
Ages Taught
Students 4 to 99 years old.
Studio Locations
- New York, NY, 10001
