About

A longways shot of Sebastian playing a grand piano with no lid on it in orchestra

What We Offer

Having experienced the benefits of a life in music, we teach a holistic and thorough understanding of music through piano. This is passed on thanks to two decades and counting of individualized and group teaching experience.

Qualifications

Bachelors in Composition from the Curtis Institute
Masters in Composition from USC Thornton School of Music
Career Technical Education Teaching Credential from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

Experience

Instrumental Music - Piano Faculty at the Orange County School of the Arts
Composer & Publisher - American Society of Composers, Authors, & Publishers (ASCAP)

Areas of Development

  • Technique
  • History
  • Theory
  • Harmony
  • Counterpoint
  • Structural Analysis
  • Finger/Hand Conditioning
  • Musicality
  • Interpretation

Maturity Model

The categories listed below are reductive of a comprehensive musical understanding, but can provide a framework for students to understand where they should focus their practice. They are rated on an ascending scale of 1-5, based on the model laid forth by the Dreyfus Model of Skill Acquisition:

  • Aural Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Sight Reading
  • Theory
  • Repertoire