Kateri L.
Available Locations:
Online
Studio
HomeMY TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
My approach is compassionate, nurturing, and collaborative. My teaching style is structured but leaves room for fun. I believe that a student new to their instrument will thrive when they:
- have a parent involved in their practice in-between lessons (parents observing the lesson is highly recommended)
- have fun while learning proper technique to avoid harmful habits down the road
- choose songs that are interesting to them while the teacher picks songs that will help them grow
- are given foundational tools and approaches to further lifelong learning as they get older
ABOUT ME
I’ve been playing professionally as a pianist/keyboardist for 15 years and teaching for just as long. I have a B.A. in Music from Cal Poly Pomona. I also write, sing, record, and produce my own songs on piano and ukulele. People that work with me say that I’m highly qualified, reliable, and punctual.
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Speaks English, Spanish -
Teaches students 5 to 18 -
B.A. Music from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Reviews (2)
Kateri was wonderful, patient, kind and supportive. I look forward to our next lesson!
Kateri was wonderful, she really took her time explaining things and had a lot of patience with me. Looking forward to our next sessions.
Lesson Details
Ukulele
- Levels Taught:
- Beginner, Intermediate
Beginning: Learn ukulele fundamentals, basics chords, and play your favorite songs!
Intermediate students: Learn your favorite songs and learn how to write your own songs
Experience
Piano Accompanist
Oct 2014 - Dec 2015Orange County High School of the Arts
Supported and coached music and theater students on piano for classes, auditions, and performances.
Private Music Instructor
Apr 2006 - Dec 2015Self-Employed
Taught private piano, ukulele, and songwriting lessons in the Orange County area.
Music Theory Instructor
Sep 2002 - Jun 2012Orche Pia Music Education
Taught music theory in group and private settings to students grades K-12 and prepared them for yearly music theory exams.
Education
B.A. Music
Sep 2006 - Jun 2010California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Instrumental Music: Piano
Sep 2002 - Jun 2006Orange County High School of the Arts
Languages
English
Fluent / Native Proficiency
Spanish
Limited Proficiency
Certifications
Certificate of Merit
Jan 2002Music Teachers Association of California
Awards
Paul Anka Songwriting Endowment
Nov 2009Cal Poly Pomona
Affiliations
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
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