My teaching career started in Brussels area music academies, teaching solfège (sight-singing) while I was a harp student. I also have an extensive piano background. Since moving to California, I have taught many students privately and at university level. I have pursued simultaneously a career focused on solo/ chamber music performance and teaching. It is important for me to leave a legacy, so I am also engaged in music advocacy, writing on harp literature and in arranging, editing and publishing harp music.
I like to start students from scratch, because I believe in building a good foundation and instilling a sense for excellence at the very start, as good technique frees the mind and the hands to follow the heart. I like to find what makes my students tick to find repertoire that really suits them. To me, teaching is a high calling and practicing a privileged activity. Many of my former students have won competitions and lead successful musical careers.
Full Name:
Dominique Piana
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Institutional Affiliation:
Holy Names University, Oakland
Formerly University of Redlands and La Sierra University.
Music Styles:
Classical, pedal and non-pedal
Instrument/Voice Types Taught:
Harp
Age Ranges:
Adult
Elementary
High School
Middle School
Pre-School
any age or level
Education:
Royal Conservatory of Music, Brussels, Belgium
Claremont Graduate University, M.A. in Harp Performance
Years Teaching:
31 years
Lesson Rate:
$80
Teaching Method:
French School, with a historical approach to all schools and repertoire
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