Piano with Maria D.
San Diego, California
About Maria D.
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Accompanist
Dec, 2010 - PresentUniversity of San Diego
I accompany instrumental juries at USD.
Collaborative Pianist
Sep, 2009 - PresentSDSU
As a collaborative pianist, I work with two choirs, instrumentalists and a graduate level conducting studio at San Diego State University. I run sectionals and help singers learn their music. I accompany soloists in concerts, during juries and auditions.
Piano Teacher
Sep, 2001 - PresentMaria's Home studio
Maria has been teaching piano for 12 years, privately and in a group setting. She has worked with every age group, from 4 year old beginners to college pros, to retired music lovers. Every student is unique and deserves to have every lesson plan tailor made to fulfill their potential. Maria incorporates every aspect of music to help facilitate a nurturing and productive environment. Ms. D. uses her strong foundation in pedagogy to touch upon every aspect of music to bring up well-rounded and thoughtful pianists. Her lessons incorporate theory, technique, history, performance, ear-training, sight-reading, as well as the basics of improvisation.
Education
Bachelor of Music
Sep, 2003 - May, 2007Manhattan School of Music
Master of Arts
Sep, 2007 - May, 2009Hunter College CUNY
Certifications
Music Education Certification
May, 2009Hunter College CUNY
I am certified to teach music to PRE-K-12 grade.
Teacher Certification
Jun, 2013Music and the Brain
Music program that is taught in public and private schools in NYC with emphasis on piano.
Awards
Certificate of Merit, Music Teachers’ Association of California
Mar, 2002MTAC
Hertz Henigerr Prize for Academic Excellence in Music
Sep, 2009Hunter College CUNY
Sydney Frank Foundation Scholarship
Jan, 2009Hunter College CUNY
Esther Hoffman Graduate Scholarship in Music
Sep, 2008Hunter College CUNY
Manchester Music Festival Scholarship
Jun, 2006MMF
Brown Family Award for Excellence in Music
May, 2003Coronado School of the Arts
San Diego Women’s Club Scholarship
May, 2003SDWC
Affiliations
National Association for Music Education
Sep, 2009Founded in 1907, NAfME is among the world’s largest arts education organizations. NAfME advocates at the local, state, and national levels; provides resources for teachers, parents, and administrators; hosts professional development events; and offers a variety of opportunities for students and teachers.
Languages
Russian
Limited Proficiency
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