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Cassandra W.

Cassandra W.

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    • Levels: Beginner to Advanced
    • Ages: 5 & up
    • In-Home Lessons: No
    • In-Studio Lessons: Yes
    • Online Lessons: No
    Subjects Taught In Person
    Piano, Music Performance, Music Theory
    Education
    Shanghai Conservatory of Music Shanghai, China - Piano Performance - 1996-1997
    The Tchaikovsky Conservatory of Music Moscow, Russia - Piano Performance - 1997-1998
    Shenyang Conservatory of Music Shenyang, China - Music Education in Piano - 1998-2000 (Bachelor's degree received)
    Westminster Choir College of Rider University Princeton, New Jersey - Piano Performance - 2009-2011 (Master's degree received)
    Specialties
    I teach piano to students of all skill levels and experience, from basic beginners to conservatory level performers.and I have provided the curriculum for and coached dozens of my students through all eight levels of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music.
    Lesson Details
    I have been teaching piano to students of all skill and experience levels, from basic beginners to conservatory level performers for more than 15 years. My style is personable and friendly but serious. Part of the joy of playing a musical instrument is seeing continual progress on a weekly basis. Such progress requires both a committed student and an experienced and highly trained instructor.
    I approach instruction according to the individual goals and preferences of each student. However, ...
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    About
    Xiao Xue (Cassandra) W. was born in China. She began her piano lessons at age 7. Two years after her piano study, she won 2nd prize in the Shen Yang City-Wide Piano Competition. One year later, she won the Liao Ning State-Wide Piano Competition. She was an honor student at The Shen Yang Conservatory of Music Pre-College Division where she performed many outstanding student concerts. Later, she studied at The Shanghai Conservatory of Music in Shanghai, China and The Tchaikovsky Conservatory of ...
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    Equipment
    In-Studio: Upright piano in music room w/ seating for parents

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 by 8 reviewers.
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Excellent. An excellent musician and piano teacher, sensitive to every nuance of how a piece of music should be played, but not at all intimidating; very personable and friendly. Highly recommend! January 26, 2013
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Excellent teacher - incredibly skilled I highly recommend Cassandra as a piano teacher. In just a few short weeks, I've become a much better player. She's extremely patient and very kind. November 20, 2012
    Rated 5 out of 5 by The Perfect Teacher Cassandra quickly determined what I needed concentration on and my capabilities. She focuses a lot on my fundamentals (which are weak) but her lessons are still progressive enough that I can see fun results (like playing a song). This keeps me motivated and excited to continue. Perfect teacher for an adult student. July 27, 2012
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Highly Recommended I have been taking classes with Cassandra for a month now, and I can say that even though I had no exposure with any instrument in my whole life, she really makes the learning process an easy, not to mention an entertaining one. She is extremely patient and she can really see where my weaknesses are so I can put my effort there and see improvements class after class. All in all, you can see that she is not only a very talented musician (which she undoubtedly is) but most important, a very well-trained and dedicated teacher who takes her classes as seriously as her music. June 2, 2012
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Great Instructor! I've been taking piano lessons from Cassandra for little over a month now, and till now its been great! She's very skilled and has great depth of knowledge. As a teacher, she is patient, calm and can break things down into pieces that are manageable and make learning easier and fun. I would highly recommend her! May 25, 2012
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Feedback Honestly I realized that it is hard to start taking piano lessons during college but Cassandra, who was a talented and friendly teacher, encouraged and helped me to improve my level. Especially if you're an international, you will not feel under pressure while taking lesson from her but you also have to practice regularly based on her assignments to get benefit from her classes. April 20, 2012
    Rated 5 out of 5 by The class was great and she was very professional. March 15, 2012
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Successful AND Fun Piano Lessons I experienced Cassandra as a very patient and kind teacher. She was able to motivate me at all times. I am a total beginner to playing any instrument and Cassandra easily help me reach my goals as she is a talented pianist and a dedicated teacher. Unfortunately I moved away and therefore can not renew my lessons with Cassandra but I can only recommend her if you are looking for a legit piano lesson! February 6, 2012

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    Signing Your Customer Agreement
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    What To Expect
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    What forms of payment do you accept?
    At this time, we accept payments via Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express. You also have the option to pay with a debit card. We do not accept payment via cash, check, or money order.
    Do you offer a free trial lesson?
    We don't offer a free trial lesson; however, we're so confident that you'll love your lessons that we offer new customers a 100% Money Back Guarantee. If you take your first lesson and decide that you don't want to continue, we'll refund the amount you paid INCLUDING the lesson you've already taken. To request the Money Back Guarantee, simply notify us within 72 hours of your first lesson.
    Do you offer any discounts?
    At this time, we don't offer any discounts. However, if you are booking two students for consecutive in-home lessons, you'll only be charged one travel fee, instead of one fee per lesson.

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