Piano Lessons in Point Loma Heights. Amazing Teachers.

Students can expect to learn and understand the fundamentals of music, incorporating new concepts in a step-by-step manner.

B.A. Piano Performance, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA 1981
M.M. Piano Pedagogy, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA 1986

I have been teaching Classical Piano lessons for over 35 years. I teach all levels and all ages, but children and beginning adults are my specialty. Lessons include sight-reading, technique, theory, and memory skills. I offer 1-2 recitals per year.

The goal of my teaching career is to celebrate the joy of life by sharing music together.

Nicki began playing piano at six. She had a passion for music and continued playing to play in the GMTA State Piano competition. After completing her degree at the University of Pennsylvania, she continued to play and teach.
Nicki has been an elementary school teacher for 10 years and loves working with children. She uses the Bastien method for her beginning students. She enjoys working with children who are beginning to learn piano. She likes to make her lessons fun and engaging.
Nicki teaches to share her passion of music. She helps her students to develop their ear, sight-reading, and comprehension. She works to create well-rounded students, sharpening their theory and expanding their musical skills. She lives in beautiful Carmel Valley with her son who is in high school and is a talented artist.

Get on the fast track to learn all your favorite songs! Learn to sight read faster, memorize more complex pieces, and even learn songs by ear. Interested in writing your own songs? This teacher is the perfect start. Discover all the musical patterns that make writing easy, catchy, and fun. All ages welcome. Experience in teaching ages 3-70. Specializes in adapting a curriculum to the unique student's learning style. Experienced at teaching students with special needs.

Learn songs YOU want to learn by modern artists, including Adele, Bruno Mars, Alicia Keys, The Beatles,...and many more!

Method books used only for structure and support. Build effective fundamental skills and improve your technique, theory, and improvisation in Pop, Rock, Classical, R&B, Soul, and other genres!

I’m passionate about music education and I am a full time music teacher and active performer throughout the SE Michigan area.

Lessons are designed and catered around each student and I believe in a well rounded approach in teaching music. While everyone will learn a solid foundation of note reading and playing technique, lessons also pull from sources such as music theory, ear training, music history, etc.

I hold a Masters in Piano Performance from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, London and a Bachelors in Piano Performance from the University of Michigan.

Whether you’re looking to learn a new hobby, or further your musical skills, I’d love to help out. All levels welcome!