About April’s Piano Studio

About April

Learning to play piano proficiently is a process. It requires a great deal of practice, training, and dedication. However, like most worthwhile challenges in life, the rewards are great. Having taught piano for the past 28 years, I've learned that students are much more likely to continue lessons if they enjoy the learning process. I strive to make piano fun by engaging students in group lessons and hosting games, and other musical activities. I also allow students to choose some the music that they want to play.

I have been a musician for the past 40+ years - here are some highlights of my experience:

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Teaching experience:

  • University Childcare Center, Teacher's Assistant, 1989-1993

  • 28 years teaching private piano lessons in the Boulder area (ongoing)

  • Piano Teacher at Alexander Dawson After School Program (1996, 2007-2009)

  • Erie United Methodist Church Sunday School Teacher, 2013

  • Group Music Lessons taught bi-monthly: 2000-present

  • Adventure Montessori Learning Center. Private and Elementary Music Classes, 2015-2016

Other Musical Experience:

  • Recorder, 5th grade

  • Clarinet-5th through 12th grade

  • Oceana High School Choir, 1984-1989

  • UCSS-Latin American Ensemble, percussion & Spanish singing,1989-1993

  • UCSC-Gamelan Ensemble, mettalophones & gong, 1990

  • Cello-1996-2001, 2007-2012, 2022 - present

  • Timberline Symphony Orchestra (Cello) 1996-1998

Education & Certifications:

  • San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Graduate of the Preparatory Dept.-1989

  • University of CA at Santa Cruz-B.A. in Music & Emphasis on Piano Performance, 1989-2003

  • Metro State College of Denver-Modern Language Degree, B.A., Spanish Major, French Minor - May 2012

  • Children’s Music Academy, Early Childhood Music Training, August-October 2013

Scholarships and Awards:

  • Senior Honor Award in Music, 1985 - 1989

  • Daly City/ Colma Chamber of Commerce Scholarship, 1989

  • Wendel Diebel Keyboard Olympics, Silent Bravo Award, 2001

Related Associations:

  • MTNA (Music Teacher’s National Association, both local Chapters, Boulder Area & Broomfield)-1994 to present

  • National Member’s Playing Audition (Guild) -Professional Category, 1995-2013

  • Advanced Piano Teacher Guild Winner

References available upon request

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