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Classical Piano with Katarina B.

Arcadia, California

5.0
(22)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 4+
Speaks Mandarin, English
Teaching since 2013
Master of Arts: Piano Pedagogy

    Music is FUN-damental

    If you want a teacher who will teach you how to play the piano correctly (fundamentals, technique, not just playing the right notes) from the start, then you've come to right place. My philosophy of music is to foster a love of music in every student, work together as a partnership, and most of all, to have fun! I believe everyone can learn to play the piano and there is no required talent. I have seven years of experience teaching all ages, from age 3 to over eighty. I have taught over 100 students and can teach all levels and abilities. I do recitals, masterclasses and exam testing, all of which are available to the student, if they want. I specialize in teaching adults and childhood music. I graduated from Cal State Fullerton with my Master's Degree in Piano Pedagogy. I graduated in 2017 with my Bachelors in Music from UC Irvine. I studied with Nina Scolnik, a Juilliard graduate and an outstanding piano pedagogue. I recently received the Tierney Scholarship at UCI.

    Instructor details

    Location:
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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    9 AM-10:15 AM
    12:15 PM-3:30 PM
    Tuesday
    12 PM-3:30 PM
    6 PM-8:30 PM
    Wednesday
    12 PM-3 PM
    Thursday
    1 PM-3 PM
    6:30 PM-7:30 PM
    Saturday
    11 AM-11:30 AM
    1 PM-3 PM
    Sunday
    2 PM-2:45 PM
    6:30 PM-9 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $39
    45 minutes
    $55
    60 minutes
    $71

    About Katarina B.

    5.0
    (22)
    The Secret Success to Piano Program is my method of learning to play music well. My students excel because they have listened with their ears before they ever learned the musical symbols. This translates into better music readers. My most dedicated students have flown through method books with ease, successfully completing concepts that give other students problems. For them, piano playing is not a mystery anymore, something that only “talented” people can do. You will be able to play any song or piece you want effortlessly and beautifully. You will be able to do that from the very first lesson.
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    22 Reviews
    Hannah
    Online
    An extremely patient and thorough teacher. She taught me fundamental techniques that will be useful in any other instrument, as well as how to break a song up into pieces so that it seems less daunting to learn. She was also very friendly and understanding.
    Posted Jun 9, 2022
    Dennis
    Student's home
    Katarina was great. Her graduate schedule is the only reason I stopped has Bing her as a teacher.
    Posted Oct 27, 2018
    Waylon J
    Teacher's studio
    I only just started learning piano with Katarina and she was wonderful. She was very patient with me and taught me at the pace that I wanted to go at. I learned a lot and definitely plan on continuing my lessons with her as soon as I can!
    Posted Jun 8, 2018
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    Experience

    Piano Teacher

    May, 2018 - Present

    Belinda Jiminez Voice and Piano Studio

    I work as an assistant piano teacher in the studio.

    Group piano lessons

    Sep, 2020 - Dec, 2021

    Piano with Katarina

    I taught an online group adult piano class.

    Piano Teacher

    Jun, 2019 - Sep, 2021

    San Marino Music Center

    I worked as a piano teacher at the music center.

    Piano Teacher

    Dec, 2018 - Aug, 2022

    Hollywood Arts Academy

    I am a senior piano teacher, who teaches advancing piano students. My students place CM exam honors every year.

    Rehearsal Accompanist

    Jan, 2018 - Apr, 2018

    Polytechnic School

    I rehearse with the students for their musical theater songs and their spring musical Anything Goes.

    ABRSM accompanist

    Oct, 2017 - May, 2018

    Myself

    I accompany a violinist who is taking the ABRSM exam.

    Piano Teacher

    Jun, 2017 - Jul, 2017

    Forte Music Academy

    Worked here for one month as a subsitute

    Senior Recital

    Apr, 2017 - Apr, 2017

    UC Irvine

    My Senior Lecture Recital was on the Prelude. I played a repertoire of Bach, Chopin, Debussy, Rachmaninoff and Shostakovich.

    Accompanist

    May, 2015 - Jun, 2017

    Myself

    I also accompany student instrumentalists and singers, both at PCC and at UCI. At PCC, I won the Piano Collaborative Award. I accompanied two singers at the Los Angeles Celebrate Music Festival. I have accompanying experience as I have taken several years of accompanying classes. Some repertoire includes Schubert and Schumann lieder, Mozart violin sonata, and Rachmaninoff songs.

    Owner

    Aug, 2013 - Present

    Piano with Katarina

    I teach the fundamentals of piano to beginners like reading notes, hand positions, correct posture, as well as musical expression, sight reading and theory for more advanced students. I build the foundations of music that will last through the student's entire musical learning experience. I really love teaching and learn so much about teaching from hands on experience.

    Education

    Associates in Music

    Aug, 2009 - May, 2015

    Pasadena City College

    Master of Arts: Piano Pedagogy

    May, 2018

    California State University Fullerton

    Bachelor's in Music: Classical Piano

    Sep, 2015 - Jun, 2017

    University of California Irvine

    Awards

    Music Honors

    May, 2012

    Pasadena City College

    Magna cum laude

    Jun, 2017

    University of California Irvine

    Performer

    Jun, 2017

    Arts Award Ceremony

    Elizabeth and Thomas Tierney Scholarship

    Dec, 2016

    UCI Claire Trevor School of the Arts

    Dean's Honors

    Mar, 2016

    UC Irvine

    Best Student Accompanist

    Apr, 2015

    Pasadena City College

    Robert Westerbeck Scholarship

    Dec, 2013

    Pasadena City College

    Old Town Piano Competition

    Apr, 2013

    Pasadena City College

    Affiliations

    California Professional Music Teachers Association

    Oct, 2016

    CAPMT is the California State Affiliate of the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA). CAPMT is a 501(c)(3) non-profit music teachers organization of over 1,000 members, teaching in independent studios, private and public schools, conservatories, colleges, and universities throughout California. CAPMT offers a variety of state programs for the music student and education and professional opportunities for its members. California is divided into nine geographical districts, some of which are subdivided into chapters. The districts and chapters provide local opportunities for student performances, competitions, evaluations, and for teacher enrichment, education, and interaction.

    Music Teachers' Association of California

    Jun, 2020

    MTAC aspires to be the recognized leader in (1) Student Programs, which make a positive impact in the quality of music education and in the lives of music students; (2) Member Programs, which inspire quality teaching, the pursuit of ongoing teacher education and member involvement with community outreach; (3) a thriving Foundation, which funds Student Programs and member needs through its investments, donations, and grants.

    Music Teachers National Association

    Oct, 2016

    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

    English

    Native Proficiency

    Mandarin

    Native Proficiency

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