Lesson Details
Classical Piano
- Levels Taught:
- Beginner
In my lessons, we will cover technique, scales, and repertoire. I do emphasize basic theory to help students better understand the music and learn pieces more quickly. While working on these technicalities, I also try to make lessons fun and engaging so that the music has depth and a natural flow rather than mechanical approach that tends to make music dry and robotic.
Christina teaches
About
- Teaches students:
- Ages 5+ and special needs
- Teaching since:
- March 2015
My name is Christina and I am very passionate about the vocal arts, specifically Opera. Opera was a surprise in my life that I discovered in college. I am now currently pursuing my MM degree in vocal arts at UCLA. The classical technique can provide a great foundation to healthy singing, ensuring a long and healthy vocal life.
Along side opera and other genres of singing, I believe basic knowledge in piano is extremely beneficial in improving musicality and an understanding of each piece. Piano greatly improves sight reading and ones ability to learn music quickly and efficiently. It can allow one to develop an understanding of harmony and context within each unique piece of music.
I would love to help and guide those interested in music, specifically classical voice, opera, musical theater, and piano. I would love to share the great joy it brings me with others and pass down what I have learned over the years. I have completed courses in music pedagogy and education alongside my degree, and believe in shaping my lessons around each individual's learning style so that each student may continue to grow while having fun. Helping each student develop their own unique musical identity is one of the main goals with these lessons.
Experience
Substitute Soloist
Jun 2016 - PresentLeads church hymns and performs a solo during each service.
Soprano soloist
May 2013 - Jun 2014Featured soloist with the Santa Ynez Master Chorale and Orchestra
Church Cantor
Oct 2012 - Sep 2013Leads church service in hymns and responses
Education
MM Voice
Sep 2017 - PresentMusic
Sep 2012 - Jun 2014Music
Sep 2011 - Jun 2014Languages
English
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Awards
UCLA Music Scholarship
Sep 2017Kuel Scholarship
Sep 2013Ridlee Tree Scholarship
Sep 2011Music Talent Scholarship
Sep 2010Music Talent Scholarship
Sep 2009Photos & Videos
60 Reviews
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I enjoyed working with Christina. She was very adept at identifying areas in my vocal skills that could use some improvement and then offered solutions to that end. She also happens to be an extremely talented singer. I definitely recommend her services and look forward to working with her again.
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Super friendly! Excited to learn opera :)
She's fantastic. She knows how to motivate a student and use positive reinforcement to build rapport. We highly recommend Christina.
GREAT first teacher for my 10 year old! Christina was also amazing and flexible with schedule changes when need be. Thank you for all your encouragement and great lessons!
Christina is wonderful. She pays attention to progress and creates assignments that keep me engaged.
She is so talented and helpful. I have only had a few classes so far and i have made great improvement. I really value our lessons!
A great first lesson. She was very knowledgeable and I feel like I learned a lot!
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Christina is very upbeat and patient and tries hard to motivate her students.
Our 10 year old daughter Indigo has been taking lessons with Christina for about 9 months. We are stopping for the summer as life is too busy, but Christina has taken Indigo's voice from one that mimics whatever she hears, and trained her to sing with her own voice in the most pure way. She just performed at her school talent show and was the star, thanks to Christina's encouragement, expertise and understanding of how a child's voice should develop have helped my daughter find her voice and shine xx
Show MoreChristina is the best! I took singing lessons from her last year on a whim because it's someThing I had always wanted to try. She is a wealth of knowledge and every time I went to her was so impressed to hear my singing improve every week thanks to the clear cut direction she would provide to me. She has a wonderful personality and Id recommend her to anyone looking for musical training.
Christina, you sound amazing in your video on here singing opera- simply earth shattering and powerful sound! Still working on breaking the sound barrier over here haha
Christina was the best!
Amazing person and teacher, a teacher who can handle any student in any level or age or knowledge. She is extremely prepared which is why i would say she is probably the smartest and knowledgeable vocal teacher on takelessons. Christina is pacient, kind, motivates and will get you where you want to be.
Show MoreMy daughter loves Christina, very kind and patient and encouraging. Highly recommend!!!!!
Daughter really enjoyed her 1st lesson! Christina's style and experience are a great fit!
For a long time I had difficulty singing but Christina has done a great job of helping me improve my voice. She's able to explain concepts in a way I understand and I've made significant process while working with her. I highly recommend Christina to anyone looking for a great vocal teacher!
Show MoreChristina is a great teacher. She is patient and kind but maintains high expectations. My daughter appreciates her cheerfulness and willingness to let her pursue her own musical interests. I highly recommend her.
Christina rocks!!!! She helped me find my voice. I'm an older (some could say senior 😀) student. I never had any formal training. In one lesson she had me singing 100 times better. Surprisingly, I'm getting even better as the lessons progress. I started out watching Videos online which helped me, but at some point you need a professional to hear your voice.
I am the cantor at church, so I am so thankful for Christina and her focused direction. I think the congregation is thankful for her as well 😀. Love you Christina and thanks for helping me find my voice.
This was my 5 year old son's very first time taking singing lessons and we couldn't be more pleased! Christina didn't force him into it when he started out shy, rather found a song he loved and started singing it herself until he felt comfortable chiming in. So great! We're so excited for next week!!
Show MoreChristina was lovely with my 10 year old daughter. She was encouraging, yet kept her persevering to get out of bad habits to reach the best vocal range. First lesson and we were worried about doing it online, but it was absolutely perfect. xx
Christina is a truly wonderful vocal coach. She's not only knowledgeable and competent as a teacher, but she's very personable and warm which inspires excitement for learning and honing your instrument. Her teaching style creates a relaxed, but useful experience. She's sensitive to working with the specificities of your voice and style/genre while also creating a healthy foundation of classical training. I highly recommend Christina for any singer!
Show MoreChristina is a truly wonderful vocal coach. She's not only knowledgeable and competent as a teacher, but she's very personable and warm which inspires excitement for learning and honing your instrument. Her teaching style creates a relaxed, but useful experience. She's sensitive to working with the specificities of your voice and style/genre while also creating a healthy foundation of classical training. I highly recommend Christina for any singer!
Show MoreSinging lessons with Christina are fun and she is helping me gain confidence!
She has a great way of explaining vocal techniques and she is professional and upbeat!
it was awesome !!!
I love her she so amazing!!!!!!!!!!:)
Wonderful first class my granddaughter loves the Christina!
Christina is a wonderful teacher for my 11 year old son. She is incredibly enthusiastic and very supportive. My son really enjoys taking lessons with her and has already shown great progress in a short amount of time. She is a kid at heart, and has made a good connection with him. Christina is also very professional with all aspects of scheduling and communication. I highly recommend her.
Show MoreChristina is a great teacher. She is patient, enthusiastic and fun to learn from. I feel more confident singing then when i started and very helpful giving advise on songs that will help me learn and be better. I finished the 5 lessons and looking forward to my next lesson.
Show MoreI was a little intimidated by the concept of online classes as this was new to me but Christina made me feel at ease. She was energetic and encouraging. Looking forward to my next lesson.
We're very pleased with Christina!:) She has a wonderful personality. She's warm hearted, enthusiastic and engaging with her lesson. She's very thorough with her directions and easy to follow. You can tell she has a passion for teaching. My daughter was super excited about her experience and is looking forward to the next lesson:) Thank you Christina!:)
Show MoreChristina is great. The first lesson my daughter learned a lot! Although she's been taking lessons for over a year, there was a lot that Christina taught her that she didn't know. She's also fun! Thank you!
Great experience overall! Never had a singing coach before and in a couple lessons I've come a long way. She always fills the time completely and has really pushed me!
Only one lesson so far but can't wait for the next one with Christina! She does an excellent job of distilling complex ideas to simple metaphors and visuals that help you make connections that make sense to you.
Great energy and beautiful voice too.
Christina has been great. My 2 children really enjoy the lessons. Despite initially being reluctant and tentative to begin lessons, they now have fun learning.
Thoughtful, patient, and flexible to the needs of the student!
my granddaughter tally is very happy with Christina.she has had five voice lessons and we just signed up for six more,we also signed up for six piano lessons with Christina.
Christina has been a wonderful piano teacher for my eight-year-old daughter, who is just beginning. Christina is efficient, patient, and very encouraging. My daughter says she has learned so much in just a few lessons. Thank you, Christina!
She got me excited and motivated to try my best with singing.
Christina is great! We love her. We are so happy that she is teaching us. My six year old and I are both taking lessons from her.
Really helpful and friendly, made my first singing lesson experience really enjoyable.
Christina is so nice and helpful!! She's encouraging and patient--wonderful teacher!!
Christina has helped push me in the direction of my passion! Her enthusiasm and love for music has helped me so much. She has been so helpful and patient with my vocal training and is very good at articulating what she wants from you as a performer. Highly recommended by myself as a new performer to the industry!
Show MoreChristina is great, very knowledgeable with a positive and fun attitude.
She is very energetic and encouraging. My 10 year old daughter has been happy with her and I can tell that her piano skills are improving.
Christina has been working with my 6-year-old, who is a beginner. She has been great, and my son is always happy to see her and is enjoying learning.
I highly recommend my colleague and friend Christina as a musician and teacher. Her style of teaching is quite effective because she is passionate, knowledgeable, talented, and quite fun and friendly. Because she has been so dedicated to honing her own craft (She practices and works incredibly hard), she can break down and clarify technique in a way that is informative, relatable, and inspiring.
Show MoreI've known Christina for many years, and she is one of the most passionate people I have ever met when it comes to music, she is truly dedicated to her craft. She has such a strong ability to inspire others through her bright and cheerful personality, I highly recommend her for lessons!
Show MoreI've had the great opportunity of knowing Christina while studying in Santa Barbara. I have never met anyone with more passion for music. After recently having a voice lesson with her, I can say that her passion has only increased since graduating from UCSB. Her enthusiasm and respect for the craft is refreshing and inspiring. She is very quick to adapt her teaching style to match her students' needs. If you're considering taking lessons with Christina, know that you will be in good hands.
Show MoreWorking with Christina has been nothing short of a delight. Really accommodating, easy to work with, and on top of that, fun and positive. She brings great energy to anything and everything she does, and always works incredibly hard. It's heartwarming finding someone who can bring such a delightful exuberance to the table.
Show MoreI had two piano instructors before Christina and neither were nearly as good. She has a great way of explaining things that keeps the process simple, yet effective. She's also the only piano teacher I've had that kept the whole learning process fun. I was able to learn a lot from her I would definitely recommend contacting her and setting up an appointment!
Show MoreI've worked with Christina for years and she has always been an incredible colleague with so much talent. I can honestly say I've never seen anyone with so much passion and dedication to music as Christina. She matches her passion and talent in patience and kindness. You rarely see her without a smile on her face that is bound to inspire her students. I highly reccommend her as a music teacher!
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