LIVIA SUTEJO'S PIANO STUDIO

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About Me

Music has always been an important part of my life. My first priority as a piano teacher is to enrich the lives of my students through musical expression. Learning the piano should be a JOY!

My students are children and adults, beginner, intermediate, and advanced. No matter what your goals are, whether they are those of the dedicated hobbyist, or the goals of the student with semi-professional or professional ambitions. I teach one thing in common: "Music is a form of artistic expression." Lessons are specifically designed for the learning style of each student. Students learn to read and write music, perform in various styles, and compose.

Livia offers piano lessons to students of all ages in Towson, MD. I also teach at Jordan Kitt's Music in Beltsville, MD and Fairfax, VA area on certain days of the week. She encourages her students to share their love of music with others through community and recital performances and challenges them to new levels of playing through competitions and non-competitive festivals.

My Musical Education Background

Livia began her piano studies at age four. She studied at Jakarta Yayasan Pendidikan Musik Konservatori, Yamaha School of Music, Australian Music Education Board, Trinity College of London, Towson University (MD) , and Peabody Conservatory of Music (MD). She has taught at the Kawai Music School, Towson University Music Preparatory, and Jordan Kitt's Music.

She enjoys sharing her musical experiences with people of all ages and backgrounds and often reaches out to perform in local schools and community centers. Her students have garnered awards and honors at Music Festivals and Competitions.

Livia Sutejo teaches children, teenagers, and adults piano in her private studio in Towson, MD. Her teaching purpose is to develop well-rounded musicians who play the piano with excellence and will carry a love for music-making throughout their lives. Thus, her curriculum includes piano skills, aural training, theory, sight reading, music history, creative activities such as basic improvisation and harmonization, and ensemble work. She incorporates private and group experiences, allowing students to benefit from one-on-one instruction, as well as interaction with fellow pianists. In group lessons, students will have the opportunity to perform for each other and delve into music history, theory, etc, in a fun and enriching environment.

Genres and Subjects Taught

- Classical
- Gospel
- Pop
- General Music

Lesson Rates

30-minute piano lesson:
$30 per lesson

45-minute piano lesson:
$45 per lesson

60-minute piano lesson:
$60 per lesson

Ages / Skill Levels Taught

30-minute piano lesson:
$30 per lesson

45-minute piano lesson:
$45 per lesson

60-minute piano lesson:
$60 per lesson

My Certifications and Awards

Professional Licenses:
- Harmony Road Certification
- Yamaha Music Education System Certification (All Levels)
- MD Certification (Maryland Approved Post-Baccalauretae Program)
- Graduate Certificate: Dalcroze, Orff, and Kodaly Certification

Professional Affiliations:
- Trinity Guildhall (Trinity College of London)
- National Guild of Piano Teachers
- The Associated Board of Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM)
- Music Teachers' National Association (MTNA)
- Maryland State Music Teachers Association (MSMTA)
- Music Teachers' Association of Greater Baltimore (MTAGB)

Awards:
- Asia Oceania Junior Original Concert Certificate of Merit, 1997
- Peggy Friedman-Gordon Music Competition Award, 2001
- Robert C. Reynolds Music Scholarship

My Musical Influences

My mother

Service Area

Diana
Perry Hall, MD

It has been a joy and privilege knowing you and seeing you teach such awesome musical elements to the kids. Your imaginative teaching flexibility is commendable as well!

Michael
Fairfax2, VA

"The music class has become one of Michael's favorite things to do each week!"

Keira
Fairfax, VA

"Keira has gone to three consecutive group classes with Livia, and can play many songs like Jingle Bells with both hands and chords, and generally can play by-ear. Most importantly, she has over time come to love the class."