Middle School

Pia Siegwart

Pia Siegwart, a native from Switzerland, holds an equivalent of a master's degree in piano and piano pedagogy from the conservatory in Luzern, Switzerland. For over 28 years, she has taught individual and group piano lessons to children and adults at several music schools in Switzerland. Since 2002 she maintains a private studio at her home in Berkeley and teaches at CCMC, Berkeley. She enjoys teaching students of all ages and backgrounds.

Anna Poklewski Academy of Music Dalcroze Eurhythmic Class

The activities in this class train the body to solve musical problems leading to the improvement of the student’s performance and retention of musical fundamentals. In this class, music directs students. They have to respond quickly to what they hear and express them through body movements. This will greatly increase listening and coordination skills, which are vital in the mastery of any musical instrument. Music theory is also integrated in this class together with solfege and improvisation.