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Singing with Nikiya E.

Kent, Connecticut

5.0
(3)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English, Creole
Teaching since 1991
Commercial Jazz/Music Performance

    About Nikiya E.

    5.0
    (3)
    I specialize in artist development and train students who want to progress to a professional level, total package performer (piano, vocals, music theory, songwriting, composing, music business, audition prep, performance). My background in psychology helps my students identify and conquer challenges. With over 20 years of experience as a pianist, singer, and songwriter, performing with artists including Anita Baker, Diana Ross, and Ne-Yo has given me the tools needed to help you reach your potential. I've learned from the best and know how to bring out the best in my students!

    Instructor details

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    Teaching Hours

    Wednesday
    7 AM-6 PM
    Thursday
    7 AM-3 PM
    Friday
    6 AM-12 PM
    Saturday
    7 AM-4:30 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $50
    45 minutes
    $75
    60 minutes
    $100
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    5.0
    3 Reviews
    Maddie Hatola
    Student's home
    I have been taking lessons with Nikiya since I was 6 years old. Piano with Nikiya has been super fun for me because I learn new skills and many new songs. She always makes sure I completely understand what I've ben taught. I love lessons with Nikiya!I I always look forward to my piano lesson every week!
    Posted Apr 6, 2015
    Kiya C.
    Student's home
    I very much loved learning the piano with Nikiya she's great with how she teaches it and also being able to see her perform at her shows was amazing. She has an truly amazing talent with music !!
    Posted Mar 19, 2015
    claire vendrys
    Online
    I had the pleasure of watching Nikiya perform most of her masterpieces! Ranging from classical pieces such as Chopin and also her delicate and beautiful pieces that she had written and composed herself. Never before have I seen such a talent. If you have her as a professor consider yourself very fortunate. She truly cares for each student individually.
    Posted Mar 17, 2015

    Experience

    CEO

    Sep, 1997 - Present

    Hands Up Entertanment

    Clientele ranges from 2 years old to 65 years old High success rate in providing private coaching in piano, vocals, music theory, composition, songwriting, improvisation and artist development Effectively provide training/preparation for performances, auditions and recording studio work Successfully work with recording artists inside/outside recording studios by creatively providing guidance, musical input/direction, harmony and arrangement for demos/albums

    Music Instructor

    Sep, 2012 - May, 2015

    Little Red School House & Elisabeth Irwin High School

    Provide excellent training to students of all ages on a one on one basis Throughly prepare students for performances during the school year Successfully implement Progressive Learning techniques and methods Creatively instruct students in piano, music theory, improvisation and composition Effectively encourage freedom of expression and creativity which promotes a healthy self esteem and confidence Develop and cultivate in students a love for music as well as for learning

    Education

    Insrrumental Major

    Sep, 1993 - Jun, 1997

    La Guardia High School of Performing Arts

    Commercial Jazz/Music Performance

    Sep, 2008 - Sep, 2009

    Five Towns College

    Psychology

    Sep, 1997 - Sep, 2004

    St. John's University

    Awards

    Young Writer Essence Award

    Jun, 1991

    Essence Magazine

    Best New Band

    May, 2005

    Makeastar.com

    First Place Winner

    Apr, 1992

    Carnegie Hall

    Affiliations

    Broadcast Music Inc.

    Jun, 2008

    One of three United States performing rights organizations, along with ASCAP and SESAC. It collects license fees on behalf of songwriters, composers, and music publishers and distributes them as royalties to those members whose works have been performed. In FY 2013, BMI collected more than $944 million in licensing fees and distributed $814 million in royalties.

    Suzuki Association of the Americas

    Oct, 2015

    The Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA) is a coalition of teachers, parents, educators, and others who are interested in making music education available to all children. The SAA provides programs and services to members throughout North and South America.

    Languages

    Creole

    Limited Proficiency

    English

    Native Proficiency

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