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I believe playing the piano is a skill that takes consistent attention and dedication. Playing and practicing well involves intention: knowing what you want to do in a given amount of time and being patient while carrying out a plan. I enjoy working with learners who are curious, who know what they want to learn, and want to get better. I'm also a composer, with pieces I'm eager for others to play, perform, learn for fun, and ignite the imagination of listeners. Explore the site to learn more about what I do, what I offer, and what you can learn.  

Latest news:

• JUNE 19, 2024: I enjoyed another summer at Walden and the newest chamber piece Constellations was performed by members of the International Contemporary Ensemble. This piece is available for (your) ensembles to play-which is dual representation of the transformational journey of human relationships and the life cycles of stars we witness in the night sky. I chose to explore extended techniques with the violin and flute parts, in addition to a musical narrative for the overall piece. Check out Sheet Music Direct to buy the score and for more details!

• JUNE 13, 2023: I had the honor and privilege to be a participant in the Walden Creative Musician's Retreat, where 39 original works were premiered. My first chamber piece for mixed ensemble, The High Priestess, made its debut at the Walden Creative Musician's Retreat in Wolfeboro, NH, performed by members of the International Contemporary Ensemble. It was a transformational experience, to say the least! Additional instrumentations of this piece are to come. Interested to perform this work with your own ensemble? Check out my music catalog for more details!

The Etherea Suite, Volume 1 for solo piano is now available at Sheetmusicplus & Sheetmusicdirect! Three movements capture the distinct personalities of main characters from the sci-fi/fantasy new adult novel Trials of the Innermost. See Sheet Music for details or click the links above to buy your digital copy today!

LISTEN TO KRISTINA & JONATHANS PODCAST INTERVIEW ABOUT TRIALS OF THE INNERMOST
​​Here's an interview with the co-authors on Mr. Mike's Podcast who inspired me to write The Etherea Suite, Volume 1 for piano.

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• May 18, 2023: LOCAL INTERVIEW ON "THE HORSE'S MOUTH" WITH TOM MCMANUS  

I was invited as a guest on "The Horse's Mouth" with Tom McManus to speak a bit about what I do as a musician, along with two other creative and supportive community members. 

• April 26, 2022: GUEST INTERVIEW WITH GRACE REID: MEET THE COMPOSER

I had the pleasure of being asked about my musical background and how I started composing. Read the articles here or here (courtesy Grace Joy Reid).

piano teacher, M.M.​

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• Online Lesson schedule is currently Full. (1/9/23)
  I only offer Performance Coaching at this time, which includes specific help on musical concepts, class piano assignments, or repertoire in progress. 
• Lessons tailored to your music goals, helping you "play with intention": from working through a method book, to reviewing note reading, learning Classical repertoire, or playing a pop sheet music arrangement you found online. 
• Transfer students, older beginners, adults welcome
• Want live feedback? I offer lessons to go over material you're working on to make it sound even better! ​ ​

performance coaching sessions

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Feeling rusty? Preparing for an event, assignment, or recital?
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• I offer specific feedback for recitals, repertoire, or audition pieces for (middle/high) School of the Arts/Magnet School music auditions 
• Comments/suggestions for piano Competition preparation
• In College taking Class Piano? I can walk you through piano skills, like remembering those tricky scale fingerings, chord inversions, and playing hands together without fear!