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Piano with Christina B.

Detroit, Michigan

5.0
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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks Spanish
Teaching since 1998
Film, Television, & New Media Master's Program

    Make piano lessons fun: learn real-world skills with a seasoned performer

    I'm an experienced teacher, performer, and songwriter/producer. I teach piano and voice to beginning and intermediate students of all ages! My students learn not only learn to play or sing the songs they're most interested in, they also learn about the music theory behind the songs, so they can flex their own creativity! I also have music industry experience and can teach students about songwriting, live performance, home recording, production, self-promotion, and forming a band.

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Student's Home
    Student's Home
    Teaches Online
    Teaches Online

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    12 PM-4:30 PM
    Tuesday
    12 PM-4:30 PM
    Wednesday
    12 PM-4:30 PM
    Thursday
    12 PM-4:30 PM
    Friday
    9 AM-12:30 PM
    Sunday
    9 AM-1:15 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $50
    45 minutes
    $60
    60 minutes
    $70

    About Christina B.

    5.0
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    Openings now available for at-home and online lessons! I teach piano, voice, music theory, songwriting, and production. I love finding out what gets my students excited about music and working with their strengths! My students learn not only to play or sing songs, they also learn about the music theory behind the songs, so they can be empowered to exercise their own creativity. As an experienced performer and artist, I can also teach students about songwriting, live performance, home recording, music and video production, forming a band, and the music industry. I cut my teeth studying classical piano with an acclaimed pianist, and in high school I became a keyboardist and vocalist for one of the United States’ largest megachurches. I began to teach piano lessons while in high school. I later went on to NYC to pursue a music career, where I founded an indie rock band with a cult following. As frontwoman and keyboardist for the band, I produced four albums that were praised by magazines like Spin, Magnet, and Billboard. With the band, I toured extensively and appeared on stages with notable artists such Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, Kate Nash, Nick Waterhouse, and Lucius. I also have over ten years of classical vocal training from an acclaimed opera singer, and I can help vocal students combine healthy singing with contemporary singing styles.
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    6 Reviews
    Jessica
    Student's home
    We do not have enough kind words to say about Ms. Christina! She is so very good at what she does and knows how to engage with a 5 year to keep their interest while offering high caliber instruction. We have had the honor to work with Ms Christina in our home since Aug 2021; my daughter has learned so much and looks forward to her lessons. Thank you Ms. Christina for being so incredible, you are truly gifted.
    Posted Mar 18, 2022
    Michaela
    Student's home
    My daughter and I both loved our first lesson with Christina! Can't wait to learn more :)
    Posted Aug 19, 2021
    Meira
    Student's home
    Christina really listened to what I wanted to get out of the lessons and catered her instruction for that. She was also very encouraging and made me feel good about what I had learned on my own before starting lessons with her.
    Posted May 27, 2021
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    Experience

    Piano Accompanist

    Jun, 2019 - Present

    Freelance

    Accompanies choir and band for holiday services, special events, and rehearsals.

    Vocal and Keyboard Instructor

    Apr, 2019 - Present

    Paper Moon Music / Freelance

    Teaches private lessons in keyboard and vocal technique and performance, ages 5 and up. Led student bands and performance camps.

    Frontwoman (Vocals and Keyboards)

    Jan, 2010 - Jun, 2020

    Starlight Girls

    Led, managed, and performed (vocals / keyboards) in an award-winning six-piece music group. Produced and released 4 albums and 6 music videos.

    Substitute Musical Director and Performer

    Jan, 2006 - Jan, 2008

    Tony n' Tina's Wedding (off-Broadway)

    Performed as featured singer and keyboardist in a popular off-Broadway musical. Led a four-piece band.

    Piano Teacher

    Jan, 1998 - Sep, 2002

    Freelance

    Taught beginning and intermediate private lessons in piano to students aged 5 and up.

    Music Composition Lead & Performer

    Jan, 1996 - Sep, 2002

    CedarCreek Church

    Arranged and performed music at one of the largest churches in the United States. Played keyboards, flute, and sang harmony vocals in a six-piece band. Transcribed and distributed music charts weekly.

    Education

    Film, Television, & New Media Master's Program

    Sep, 2018 - Sep, 2019

    SDSU

    Awards

    NYC Best Emerging Artists of 2012

    Dec, 2012

    The Deli Magazine

    Affiliations

    American Federation of Musicians

    Dec, 2006

    A labor union representing professional musicians in the United States and Canada. Founding in 1896 as the successor to the "National League of Musicians," the AFM is the largest organization in the world representing the interests of professional musicians.

    Languages

    Spanish

    Professional Proficiency

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