Name: Merdinger's Musings: Pick Your Program
Uploaded: 2022-04-20T01:28:16.000Z
Duration: 43 min 6 s
Description: Steinway Artist Susan Merdinger discusses how to select a program for your recital.

Steinway Artist Susan Merdinger discusses how to select a program for your recital.

Music Performance

Study Classical Piano with an International  Steinway Artist!
Learn to play the piano, duo piano and chamber music or be accompanied and coached for your recital or audition with Susan M.  I offer premium quality musical instruction and stress the importance of a sound foundation which includes theory, analysis, and technique. Music History and Appreciation is incorporated into lessons as desired. Life coaching included!

*** Lesson Details ***
Piano, Chamber Music Coaching for Piano, Strings and Woodwinds, Audition and Competition Prep, and Accompanying from Prize-winning American Pianist and Steinway Artist.

*** Studio Equipment ***
Highwood, IL: Three gorgeous pianos: Steinway B, Baldwin SF-10 Concert Grands, Steinway M.
Large Music Library/Waiting Room
Free on street parking

*** Specialties ***
Chamber Music
Concertos
Duo Piano Repertoire
Audition preparation
Coaching
Mentoring

Merdinger's Musings: Pick Your Program

eceedcf3-ac5a:37756;isclassifiedstrendingsuggestionsenableddt:42136;316f64c0-2415:46048;b2454379-d6cf:44572;335d7519-3303:46159;31885555-099a:47313;9979286f-d859:47315;jgfi9803:61686;i9de8100:55497;ei83g319:53872;596id705:58363;fg008402:58376;i6jj6667:86739;istutorredesignv2_1:73124;2b6i0532:68197;a5gbd220:61179;blogpwt:71359;5db3b892:67466;2a2j8400:70238;b534g232:70741;j91hb444:69773;18h21436:69961;85h98405:81245;0eie7335:76839;cia78296:75037;9b4gd804:78753;4d465237:81260;deisn977:110326;1d789912:110325;slcardst:87990;searchranking_newpqs:91321;b1ff5649:88417;d9c7i206:87231;ajgj0920:88926;a1d06430:92612;4fh22297:92227;3cf2h499:95552;90ahj157:94513;2a718373:100011;gg41j822:94817;3i5dg498:97157;05c5i927:97770;06ieg414:100430;9ab7j510:99496;a0ge6769:101092;bfb37872:105751;7f8gg909:114000;eh7a9388:114646;

Audition Prep

Accompaniment

Classical Piano

Piano

Intermediate

Advanced

The MTNA was founded in 1876 with the goal of advancing the value of music study and music-making to society while supporting the careers and professionalism of teachers of music. With nearly 22,000 members in 50 states—and more than 500 local affiliates—the MTNA is the preeminent source for music teacher support, where members embody like-minded values and commitment to their students, colleagues and society as a whole, while reaping the rewards of collaboration, continuity and connection throughout the lifetime of their careers.

The Recording Academy, known variously as The National Academy of Recording Arts &amp; Sciences or NARAS, is a U.S. organization of musicians, producers, recording engineers and other recording professionals dedicated to improving the quality of life and cultural condition for music and its makers. The Recording Academy is headquartered in Santa Monica.

The College Music Society promotes music teaching and learning, musical creativity and expression, research and dialogue, and diversity and interdisciplinary interaction. A consortium of college, conservatory, university, and independent musicians and scholars interested in all disciplines of music, the Society provides leadership and serves as an agent of change by addressing concerns facing music in higher education.

Dewar's Young Artists Award

2015 Global Music Awards for Four Centuries CD

First Prize

2016 Global Music Awards for Pianissimo! The Chicago Debut Concert CD

Gold Medal for Best Album and Instrumentalist

Honored Artist of The American Prize

Ernst Bacon Award for American Music- 3rd Place

The Lorin Hollander Award for Piano Concerto Performance

2014 Global Music Award- Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals

2nd Prize for Chamber Music- Sheridan Solisti

Best Classical Album

First Prize-  Piano Duo

Artists International Young Musicians Award

Bachelor of Arts

International Steinway Artist

Piano Faculty since 2011 at Summit Music Festival

Piano Faculty

Private Music Studio, Record Label, Concert Series

President and Artistic Director

Four Piano Ensemble comprised of Susan M, Irina Feoktistova, Svetlana Belsky, Elena Doubovistskaya.

Founding Member

Artistic Director and Founder

Visiting Artist

Choral and Instrumental Music Director for Large Unitarian Universalists Congregation in Ridgewood, New Jersey.

Music Director

Private Music Studio, Arts Management, Recording Studio, Record Label

Artistic Director

Accompany the church choir for rehearsals and services and provide all music for liturgy and hymns during services.

Pianist and Artist in Residence

Solo Recitalist

California Solo Recital Tour

Spanish

English

Perform like a pro from learning from a professional, prize-winning, internationally acclaimed concert artist. Learn technique, musicianship, stage presence and deportment, style, and everything about the Classical Music Career!

Best piano teacher ever! Susan cares and loves students so much and we love her!

Susan is not only an accomplished musician, but she is also an amazing teacher and mentor. She elevated my daughter’s musicianship and helped her find her true potential as a classical pianist. My daughter’s success as a competitive pianist is due to Susan’s instruction, encouragement, and guidance. When we started lessons with Susan, we struck gold!

Susan is an experienced concert pianist with world-class expertise in the instrument, yet she is also an approachable educator + coach who has done a great deal to advance my technique and interpretation. I’m glad to have found her. Advanced pianists will be pleased to find someone who can help raise their game even further, but regardless of your skill level, I don’t think you’ll regret signing up with her.

Susan was a PERFECT match for me. I really hate leaving her great knowledge. She has poured out to me her expert knowledge. Unfortunately, I am unable to continue. Susan is a teaching jewel to be cherished.

Susan is a great match for my level of piano knowledge. She is excited as I am to perfect my desire to execute my ability to play my cherished pieces, to perfection.

Amazing instructor and person to know! Susan is deeply involved in the classical music community and clearly one of the best in Chicagoland. Recommend for any student who wants to go to the next level of playing.

Susan's instruction and mentorship has been transformational for my daughter's evolution as a classical pianist. The depth of articulation in her performance and the musicality in her playing she owes to Susan. Susan not only teaches with real dedication, but she also inspires her students to reach and keep attaining new heights in their piano performance. She demands commitment from her students, but is always encouraging and ensures her students gain confidence and a strong foundation in music education. Susan has extensive experience in teaching and her students do very well in piano competitions.

Susan is an outstanding pianist and teacher.  She genuinely cares about the musical development of each of her students.  I would highly recommend her to any serious student looking to work with a top rate teacher.  It makes a difference!

I am a 50-something-year-old business executive who began taking beginner piano lessons with Susan Merdinger almost 5 years ago.

Now, I am performing Chopin Nocturnes and Preludes and cherished works by Mozart and Beethoven to name just a few.  

My Mom let me quit piano lessons in 1967 when I was growing up on the Southside of Chicago.  I spent the next 45 years regretting it.

Now, as my piano teacher, Susan is inspiring me to make up for lost time.

At the end of each year, I am amazed at being able to play pieces I couldn’t have imagined performing 12 months earlier.  This satisfying achievement comes only because of Susan’s character and competence as a teacher and her passion and enthusiasm to motivate me to practice 1 to 2 hours every day.

Susan is patient while maintaining very high standards with a commitment to excellence.  She celebrates the progress of all her students to whom she is dedicated.  While waiting for my lesson to begin, I have watched in amazement as she interacts with a full studio of very diverse students, young and old, boys and girls, beginners and advanced, even handicapped blind and autistic students.  I’ve watched as she’s brought smiles to all her students after their recitals and audiences after her own concerts. 

And Susan is one of the smartest persons I know who is expanding my horizons of the classical repertoire I play and appreciation of the classical music I listen to.  There is a special pride to see your piano teacher perform solo or with members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at historic venues in Chicago or New York City.

I am a busy executive, but my piano lesson is the highlight of the week, even if that entails a 90-minute battle in Chicagoland rush hour traffic to get to my lesson.

That’s because my life is richer with the music Susan imparts.

I can’t recommend her strongly enough.

The first lesson with Susan was fantastic. My daughter is looking forward to working with her.

Susan M.

Merdinger's Musings: Pick Your Program

Susan's Music Performance videos

Merdinger's Musings: Pick Your Program

Teacher Reviews (10)

Hunter’s Chorus from Suzuki Bk 2

Cello performance

Klezmer for everyone!

Song Charts Help You WRITE and PLAY Songs Like Metallica

Deep Listening Part II

Gavotte by Ambroise Thomas

Cinderella Pop Song Choreography

Just Can't Wait to Be King Choreography Tutorial

Never Had a Friend Like Me Choreography

Improvise Over a Drone

Related Subjects