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Classical Piano with Deborah B.

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(29)
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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English, Korean.,
Teaching since 1988
Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance
  • Student Favorite
  • 11 Repeated Students
  • In high demand

Be the pianist that you always wanted to be. Learn from the BEST teacher and play the songs YOU love

As the award winning pianist and composer, I have performed at several different nations in the world and taught at Piano Academy and a few universities over 35 years teaching from the beginners to doctorate/professional pianists. With many years of experience as a performer and piano educator, my piano lessons are customized and catered to each student's learning style and goals for the most optimal learning experience. While they will LOVE to play the piano music, they will also be building a great foundation of piano technique, music theory and performances. I teach classical music, jazz, traditional/contemporary worship songs with improvisation. Through my years of teaching, my students have won many competitions and earned highest scores at the state piano exams and pursued music as their profession. I look forward to working with you to create the MOST BEAUTIFUL MUSIC!

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Teaching Hours

Monday
11:30 AM-2:30 PM
Tuesday
12:30 PM-3 PM
4:30 PM-5 PM
Wednesday
8 AM-8:30 AM
11 AM-3:30 PM
Thursday
12 PM-1 PM
1:30 PM-2 PM
3 PM-4:30 PM
Friday
1 PM-1:30 PM
2:15 PM-3 PM
Saturday
12 PM-3 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$49
45 minutes
$75
60 minutes
$95

About Deborah B.

5.0
(29)
I am the award winning concert pianist, piano educator and composer. I have studied and performed in the U.S., Korea, and Europe. I earned my Doctorate in Piano Performance from Arizona State University, Masters in Piano Performance from New England Conservatory and Bachelors from University of Michigan. I was the recipient of the Excellence in Piano Performance Award (created especially for me) at the University of Michigan for the first time in their history of piano department and I won many awards in piano competitions. I have a great passion for performing and teaching both classical and modern music. With many successful years of performing and teaching, I have taught over 30 years privately and music classes at Elite Piano Academy and a few universities ranging from beginner to doctorate and professional levels. I customize individual piano lesson based on each student's interest, strength, learning ability and goals for the most optimal musical learning experience. My students will also learn to love and enjoy playing piano music while they build a great foundation of excellent piano technique, music theory and exceptional performance preparation. They will also discover the joy of learning piano music as they gain great confidence through creative, fun, individual and excellent musical learning environment. I LOVE to teach classical and modern piano music as well as creative improvisation of traditional and contemporary worship music and accompanying. My students have won many competitions, awards and become professional musicians. It is my great joy to teach students of all ages and all levels and continually inspire them to reach their full musical potential! I look forward to meeting you and helping YOU to be the pianist you have always wanted to be.
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29 Reviews
Anne
Teacher's studio
Deborah is an amazing piano teacher. I am an older student who played as a child and am returning to music later in life. I couldn’t imagine a better piano experience - she is enthusiastic, extremely knowledgeable, and superb at teaching - I have learned so much in only 6 months. Plus she is an expert with the technology! Highly highly recommended!
Posted Oct 26, 2023
Greg
Teacher's studio
Miss Deborah is upbeat and so supportive of my four year old granddaughter who is just starting out on her piano journey.
Posted Jun 22, 2023
Stephanie
Teacher's studio
Deborah is such a kind, patient and knowledgeable instructor. I started fresh last year in my early 30s so it has been quite a challenge to learn. Deborah goes at my pace and never makes me feel rushed and is always willing to answer my many questions. She will answer them in multiple ways if I’m still not grasping something quite right. She wants to be sure that I have the fundamentals in order to improve and grow. I enjoy my lessons immensely and she is flexible in her schedule in case I have to move a lesson to a different day because of my ever changing work schedule. She gives me 100% every lesson and I can see in less than a year how much progress I have made. 10/10 recommend! I seriously can’t say enough nice things about Deborah. If you’re serious about learning the piano and want someone to commit to ensure you succeed - Deborah is the teacher for you! Can’t wait to watch my progress in the future!
Posted Apr 10, 2023
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Experience

Founder

Aug, 1995 - Jan, 2021

Elite Piano Academy

As the founder of the Elite Piano Academy, I have many years of teaching experience, including at the university level. I've instructed classes at the University of Michigan, North Eastern University, and Arizona State University, where I also taught private lessons to music majors while working on my Doctorate in Piano Performance. I've had the pleasure of teaching children of all ages, young adults, college students, music majors, professional pianists, competition winners, and passionate music lovers. I am also a concert pianist and have performed in the U.S., Korea, and Europe. Making music is my greatest passion. Through my rich experience as a performer, I train my piano students to not only have excellent technique and a great knowledge base, but to also be wonderful, confident, and passionate performers who connect with their audience through the magnificent beauty of piano music.

Education

Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance

Aug, 1988 - May, 1992

University of Michigan

Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance

Sep, 1995 - Dec, 2006

Arizona State University

Master of Music in Piano Performance

Aug, 1992 - May, 1994

New England Conservatory of Music

Affiliations

Music Teachers National Association

May, 2000

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.

Languages

Korean

Professional Proficiency

English

Professional Proficiency

Korean.

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