Kristin's Music Studio

Private Piano Lessons for Students of All Ages & Levels

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Meet the Teacher
I am a graduate of Open Door Christian Academy and am pursuing music ministry, education, and performance in college. I prepare for each lesson, practice the materials, and keep current with the most effective new methods through continual research.

 

 

Kristin's Credentials and Experience...
*Member of MTNA (Music Teacher's National Association)
*Member of OMTA (Oregon Music Teacher's Association)
*Completed Level 8 of OMTA's Piano Syllabus Examinations with honors

*Teaching piano lessons (2002-current)
*Taking private piano lessons (1994-2007)
*Taking private voice lessons (2004-current)
*In the school/church choir (2003-2007)
*On the church worship team (piano/keyboard/vocal) (2001-current)

 

Testimonials & Reviews

 

Kristin is a great teacher because she understands how much encouragement and praise helps to teach.
G.W.

 

Kristin is an awesome pianist.  She has been playing for many years and is very skillful and artful at playing. She composes her own music, writes her own songs, and is very good at it. She is respected by many, she is determined, reliable, kind, considerate, organized, and friendly. Kristin has been serving God for many years with her piano, literally touching many people's hearts with her music. It is definitely a good investment to have her teach you or your family.
Michael  - accustic and electric guitarist, song writer

Kristin's website clearly shows that 'simple is better'.  As a web designer myself, I've noticed many sites where the designer spent more time on the "look and feel" rather than the content.  While the site doesn't have any fancy animations or effects, it's still pleasing to the eye, and finding the information you need is extremely easy.  Kristin displays an incredible amount of enthusiasm and passion for what she does; and not many "older" teachers have that.  Young people are certainly lucky (and blessed) to have her for a teacher.
Jeff H.