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Piano

Niki H.

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Teaches online

Teaches all skill levels

Age: 5-65

Speaks French, Greek, English

Teaching since 2005

Doctor of Philosophy in Music (Composition and Music Technology)

2 Repeated Students

Let's Make Music Together! Learn How to Play the Piano, Read Music and Even Write Your Own Songs!

I want you to be actively creative and learn how to play your favorite songs, along with some classical repertoire. With my guidance you can acquire a solid piano technique, basic knowledge of music theory (just enough to get you going), train your ears, and write your own music. Together we can improvise, compose, sing along, never forgetting to do technical exercises and listen to many types of music, depending on your interests. I always introduce classical, jazz, blues, rock and some ethnic music to our playlist. I encourage all of my students to give two mini private concerts per year, inviting whomever they please.

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W Farwell Avenue

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Teaching Hours

Monday

12 PM-1:30 PM

5 PM-6 PM

Tuesday

12 PM-5:30 PM

Wednesday

12 PM-4:30 PM

5:30 PM-6 PM

Thursday

12 PM-6 PM

Friday

12 PM-5:15 PM

Saturday

2 PM-4:30 PM

Sunday

10:45 AM-6 PM

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Pricing

30 minutes

$45

45 minutes

$50

60 minutes

$55

90 minutes

$80

About Niki H.

5.0

(14)

Your learning experience is about you. It is about your interests, personalized lesson plans, your learning style and aspirations. I look forward to working with you! A little bit about me: I was born and raised in Athens, Greece. I like traveling a lot. I moved to the U.S. in 2013 to continue my studies. I compose classical music for a living, so I can teach you how to create your own music. I have sung and played the piano with many different professional bands (from rock and pop, to blues and ethnic). In addition, having been a classical piano teacher for over a decade in preparatory schools (from pre-school to high-school), running my private piano/theory studio and currently teaching music majors in college (Northwestern University, New England Conservatory previously), I can confidently say that I have dealt with a large span of ages (3 – 45), personalities, cultural backgrounds and levels of students, especially aged 8 – 21. My teaching style is enthusiastic, humorous and theatrical, always focused on each student’s interests and approaching learning in an interdisciplinary way, incorporating singing, composing, movement and anything the student relates to. I believe in interactive learning and in giving the students the power to create their own curriculum. I will give you a solid technical jumpstart, you will learn to read and write music and we will have cross-genre playlists because we love all music. As for my education and current professional life, I'm an active classical composer and educator, with a PhD in Composition from Northwestern University, a master's degree in Composition from New England Conservatory in Boston, and a bachelor's degree in musicology, classical piano and theory.

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14 Reviews

Eric

Teacher's studio

For a mid-40 yr old adult with no musical background/experience, but simply wanting to learn to play piano I wasn’t sure what to expect… Niki has been great in helping me learn the basics in piano playing and encouraging growth and development which will make me want to continue learning for years to come.

Posted Apr 6, 2024

Andrew

Teacher's studio

Niki is awesome!!! I’m really enjoying lessons and I’m learning so much, and it’s super catered to my needs.

Posted Feb 15, 2024

Julie

Teacher's studio

Very patient and responsive to my needs. I am excited to start working with Niki

Posted Jun 15, 2023

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Experience

Classical Piano, Theory and Musical Theatre Instructor

Jan, 2006 - Jun, 2016

Freelance

Piano, General Theory Teacher Voice Coach for Musical Theater • Led active private piano & theory studio of 11 students, ages 5 – 16. • Organized student concerts and prepared students for conservatory entry exams in piano and theory. • Prepared musical performers for auditions, focusing on ear training, solfège and interpretation (teenage & adult).

Music Composition Instructor, for Non-Major Undergraduates – General Music Courses

Jan, 2020 - Mar, 2020

Northwestern University (Bienen School of Music)

• Designed the syllabus and delivered two 80-minute lectures weekly, class of 22. • Created and gave feedback on group and individual projects, as well as short assignments. • Offered individual tutoring, and held regular office hours. • Curated a rich online platform of related audio, video, scores, software, and theory resources.

Form and Analysis of Tonal Music Instructor, for Non-Major Undergraduates – General Music Courses

Jan, 2019 - Mar, 2019

Northwestern University (Bienen School of Music)

• Designed the syllabus and delivered three 50-minute lectures weekly, class of 12 (seniors). • Created and gave feedback on group and individual projects, short assignments and diagnostic exams. • Offered individual tutoring, and held regular office hours. • Curated a rich online platform of related audio, video, scores, and theory resources

Tonal Harmony Instructor, for Non-Major Undergraduates – General Music Courses

Sep, 2018 - Dec, 2018

Northwestern University (Bienen School of Music)

• Designed the syllabus and delivered three 50-minute lectures weekly, class of 28 (seniors). • Created and gave feedback on group and individual projects, short assignments and diagnostic exams. • Offered individual tutoring, and held regular office hours. • Curated a rich online platform of related audio, video, scores, and theory resources.

Aural Skills Instructor for Music Major Undergraduates

Sep, 2016 - Jun, 2017

Northwestern University (Bienen School of Music)

• Deliver 3 (50’) lectures per week to undergraduate music majors, class of 15 (freshmen). • Grade and provide constructive feedback for 45 performance diagnostics, written assignments and exams, per academic year. • Offer individual tutoring, participate in weekly T.A. meetings, and release biweekly student progress reports.

Music Director and Pre-School Music Teacher

Oct, 2015 - Jun, 2016

Boston Cathedral Greek School

• Designed and co-instructed a weekly 2-hour music course for 10 students, ages 3-5. The course aimed at teaching the Greek language and introducing the Greek cultural heritage, in addition to developing basic music skills (singing, playing instruments, solo and ensemble improvising, understanding rhythm and pitch, creating soundscapes, playing body percussion, reading and designing graphic scores, developing music memory.) • Led the 4-month-long “Odyssey” project; lesson plans were staged as dramatic episodes from the Odyssey, combining music-skill development, acting, games and dance with cultural knowledge.

Keyboard Harmony Instructor

Jan, 2014 - May, 2015

New England Conservatory

• Delivered weekly lectures and instructed harmony on the keyboard. Coordinated communication with 80+ NEC undergraduate music students in my studio - classes of 10. • Reported student progress, proctored exams and participated in weekly faculty meetings. • Tutored remedial private lessons and held regular office hours.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Music Studies

Sep, 2005 - Oct, 2012

Athens School of Music

Doctor of Philosophy in Music (Composition and Music Technology)

Sep, 2016 - Jun, 2023

Northwestern University (Bienen School of Music)

Master's Degree in Composition and Theory

Sep, 2013 - May, 2015

New England Conservatory, Boston

Diploma in Classical Piano and Theory

Jan, 2006 - Jun, 2013

Max Hallecker Conservatory

Certifications

Certified Team and Camp Leader for minors aged 15-18

May, 2009

World Association of Guides and Scouts

Over 70 hours of intensive educational programming and survival training, specialized in late teens.

Awards

Presidential Award for 1st Place in National Exams (University Placement)

Jan, 2006

Ministry of Education, Greece

Full Academic Scholarship

Sep, 2016

Bienen School of Music, Northwestern University

Educational Grant

Oct, 2014

Gerondelis Foundation, Lynn, MA.

Academic Award and Scholarship

Sep, 2013

New England Conservatory

Academic Grant

Aug, 2013

A.G.Leventis Foundation, Athens, GR.

Affiliations

ASCAP

Mar, 2020

ASCAP is a membership association of more than 625,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers. We uphold the value of our members’ music, and help them thrive alongside the businesses that use their music every day.