Krista Audax Piano Studio

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About Me

I am a dedicated educational professional with 25 years experience teaching piano lessons and 10 years experience teaching as a trained Montessori teacher. I have a diverse backround in working with children, from being a nanny to a family of five in the South of France for a year, to teaching full time (55 students) on the island of Bermuda at the Bermuda Suzuki Music Academy (1989-92). I come from a family of teachers and musicians so I have grown up with a strong interest in supporting The Arts and education.
I have a classical backround but believe that learning and growth can take place with all kinds of music. I truly enjoy encouraging my students to develop their own musical expression after laying a solid foundation of technique with them. I believe in working with each student at their pace and their level of interest and ability to enable them to be their own best teacher.

My Musical Education Background

I have a degree in Liberal Arts/ Bachelor of Philosopy-School of Interdisiplinary Studies with a minor in music performance from Miami University, Oxford, OHIO.
Lecturer in the Suzuki Piano Program for the University of Cincinnati, College of Music Preparatory Department 1992-95.
Full time instructor for the BERMUDA SUZUKI ACADEMY, 1989-92.
Teacher for the MUSICAL ARTS CENTER, Cincinnati Ohio 1986-88.
Teacher for the Suzuki Music Academy of Chicago, 1984. Performer in an Early Music ensemble, (Medieval and Renaissance music) in The Burgundian Consort, Chicago.
Private Piano Studio in Loveland, Ohio 2000-present.

Genres and Subjects Taught

I primarily teach children ages, 4-18, Beginning thru Intermediate levels. I teach fundamentals of reading and technique with an emphasis on musical expression using a combination of classical and contemporary music.

Lesson Rates

I teach four, 10 week sessions per year, following the school calendar.
$200 per term, or $750 annually ($20/ half hour lesson)
My students also have the opportunity to enjoy 2 annual recitals to develop their confidence and ease of playing in front of an audience. There is no extra charge for recital participation.
They also have the option of performing in JME (Junior Music Experience) Judgings which are a highly positive and motivating experience.

Ages / Skill Levels Taught

Kindergarten thru High School aged students

My Certifications and Awards

Trinity College, Chicago. Suzuki teacher training Piano Unit 1A.
Lake Forest College, Chicago. Suzuki teacher training Unit 1B.
Capital University, Columbus, Ohio. Teacher training Suzuki Piano Volume 2.
University of Louisville, Haruko Kataoka, Suzuki training Volume 3.
Rita Hauck Piano Studio, Cincinnati. Suzuki Piano Volume 4.
Univ. of Cincinnati, Francoise Pierredon. Teacher training Volume 5.
University of Cincinnati, CCM "Kindermusik" training and workshop.
Miami University, Department of Music Scholarship 1980-84.
Delta Omicron (Honorary music service fraternity) Scholarship 1982-84.
Suzuki Association of the Americas Teacher training scholarship 1984

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