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Piano

Teresa Y.

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Teaches all skill levels

Age: 4-120

Teaching since 1995

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Learn piano or upgrade your skills with an enjoyable, sequential approach.

Teresa specializes in working with beginning to intermediate pianists and vocalists of all ages, especially those at any level who know the style of music they want to explore and master. Her passions as a teacher include working with students in ways that prepare them to pursue their musical interests armed with technique, music-reading capabilities, and functional knowledge of the "building blocks" of music (music theory) and how to use it.

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Oak Park Avenue

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Teaching Hours

Wednesday

11 AM-12 PM

5:15 PM-5:45 PM

Thursday

10:30 AM-11 AM

2:30 PM-3 PM

3:30 PM-3:45 PM

Friday

11 AM-12 PM

1 PM-2 PM

3 PM-3:30 PM

Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Pricing

30 minutes

$55

45 minutes

$80

60 minutes

$110

About Teresa Y.

5.0

(63)

A musician since age 4, Teresa's dad took her early passion for music seriously. So she respects the power that parents have to foster their children's musical lives! She notes the many stories she has heard over the years: "If someone had just supported my interest"... "If my teacher had listened to what I wanted to learn." These stories and her own passion for music-making inform her approach. A degreed music educator and multi-instrumentalist, she celebrates and uses the musical interests of her students to move them forward. She has three grown sons, including two touring musicians. Their musical lives also influence her work with children, young people, and adults. The point is to celebrate and develop each student's unique, interest-based musical self-expression. Whether online or in her home teaching studio* in the Sherwood Forest area of Los Angeles, 30 minutes is the perfect lesson time for many purposes, especially for young beginners. Options include piano, voice, beginning ukulele, music reading, music theory, and preparation for auditions. *COVID policies for in-person lessons include masking required for student and teacher, with only the student coming in. Parents are invited to attend the first lesson with their child.

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63 Reviews

Juliette

Teacher's studio

My daughter enjoyed taking lessons with Coach Teresa very much. Teresa is very professional, friendly with a lot of experience in all things music and vocal coaching. She is very patient with her students with attention to their specific learning needs and paths. Teresa is also excellent at keeping her eyes on the individual objectives and thrives to help her students achieve their goals. As a parent, I also enjoyed interacting with Coach Teresa. I think it is wonderful to have someone like her who is a great support for both the student and the parent :) Thank you Teresa for your guidance, and for your time with us.

Posted Apr 28, 2023

Brian

Teacher's studio

Teresa has an amazing energy about her, and this is displayed during her life coaching. She is patient and very organized. She holds you accountable but doesn't add stress. 4 sessions into our journey, I have a great respect for our time together and think it will lead to a great success. I would suggest investing in nothing less than 45 minute sessions and yes this is an investment. I also suggest being transparent with Teresa and coming up with a goal for number of sessions. I have nothing but positives to say about her and I am very envious of her skills and her deep commitment to life changing work. If you are a Gen Z, don't quiet quit or do one of those trendy/woke ways of going through your professional life without giving a sh*t. That is so lame, instead book some sessions with a great life coach and find a way to make and live an impactful professional and personal life. (please excuse any grammatical or spelling errors, I am utilizing my iphone 7) very tiny!

Posted Dec 30, 2022

Emi

Teacher's studio

Teresa has been such a fun and patient singing teacher for my 9 year old daughter! My daughter is already more confident in her singing in just a few lessons!

Posted Dec 1, 2022

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Experience

Private Music Teacher

Jan, 2004 - Present

Self-Employed

During more than thirty years of educational, creative, and business pursuits, from the deep south to New England and now in Southern California since 2004, Teresa has been teaching privately.

Professional Coach/Owner

Jun, 2000 - Present

Private company

Teresa coaches clients on personal and professional issues, including career, transition, and health and wellness. She specializes in a nurturing, balanced, slow-and-steady approach to the pursuit of passion-based goals.

Education

Bachelor of Music Education

Sep, 1976 - Jun, 1981

University of Southern Mississippi

Certification Program

Jan, 2015 - Dec, 2015

Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching

Orff Schulwerk Level I Training

Jul, 2013 - Jul, 2013

Through Cal State L.A.'s Extended Studies Program

Vocal Studies

Feb, 2008 - Dec, 2009

with renowned Los Angeles baritone Dr. Christian Nova

3-Year Certificate

Aug, 1997 - Jun, 2000

Institute of Healing Arts & Sciences

Jazz Piano Studies

Jan, 1986 - Feb, 1987

with renowned player/clinician Ed Paolantonio of Duke Univ., UNC-Chapel Hill, & the Univ. of North Carolina

Certifications

Orff Schulwerk Level I

Jul, 2013

Cal State L.A.

Orff Schulwerk is a venerable music education modality incorporating singing, movement, un-pitched and pitched percussion instruments, recorder, poetry, stories, songs, and the richness of repertoire from various cultural traditions.

Certified Professional Coach

Dec, 2015

Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching

Affiliations

National Association for Music Education

Sep, 2011

Founded in 1907, NAfME is among the world’s largest arts education organizations. NAfME advocates at the local, state, and national levels; provides resources for teachers, parents, and administrators; hosts professional development events; and offers a variety of opportunities for students and teachers.

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